
Surf Forecasts:
Rade de Croisic surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, WNW swell with 294 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rade de Croisic this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Rade de Croisic in the next 16 days are 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rade de Croisic over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days around Rade de Croisic are looking flat. We’re in for a long, quiet stretch. There’s basically no surf to get excited about.
The water is sitting at 70°F right now, which is a solid 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year – feels more like a bath than the Atlantic, but it’s nice for a paddle if you’re not bothered by the lack of waves.
Looking at the first week, from Tuesday the 21st right through to the end of July, it’s tiny. Most mornings you’ll see 0.7ft to 1.0ft of weak, westerly swell with combined energy values barely reaching double digits – the highest we see is a 25 (weak energy) on the Saturday afternoon the 25th, but that’s with a nasty 25 mph onshore wind. The wind swings around a bit, with some clean offshore mornings from the east, but there’s simply no swell to work with. The wave comment says “poor surf conditions” for every single entry, and the scores are all zeros. It’s a quiet period.
The only time the swell bumps up at all is around Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th. On Sunday morning, we get 4ft from the west with a combined energy of 102 (moderate), but the wind is a fresh cross-onshore from the northwest at 19 mph, making it lumpy. That afternoon, it jumps to 6ft from the west, energy 212 (moderate), but the onshore wind is 22 mph – it’s blown out, messy, and the period is a short 6 seconds. That’s more of a kite surfing setup than a paddle session. Monday the 27th morning has the biggest energy of the entire run at 420 (strong), with 4ft from the west-northwest and a 9-second period, but the wind is still cross-onshore. It’s not clean, and the wave comment still says “poor surf conditions.”
After that, it drops right back down. The first week of August is more of the same – 0.7ft to 2ft, weak energy, and mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds. There are a couple of glassy mornings on Saturday the 1st and Monday the 3rd, but with only 0.7ft and 1ft of swell, you’re looking at flat, mirror-like water. Not a wave to be had.
Honestly, for a spot that’s “fairly consistent” and exposed to the southwest, this is a disappointing run. The swell direction is always from the west or west-northwest, which is fine, but there’s just no size and the wind is rarely your friend. I’d say don’t bother waxing the board for the next two weeks. Keep an eye on the charts, but for now, it’s a total bust.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Tue night, light winds from the W by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | NW 4 | N 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 94 | 102 | 212 | 141 | 260 | 133 | 79 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:16AM3.75m | 10:41PM3.71m | 11:12AM3.52m | 11:43PM3.43m | 12:20PM3.37m | 00:59AM3.28m | 1:37PM3.36m | 2:14AM3.31m | 2:43PM3.50m | 3:13AM3.46m | 3:35PM3.71m | 4:00AM3.67m | 4:19PM3.95m | 4:40AM3.88m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:21PM1.15m | 5:50AM1.25m | 6:17PM1.39m | 6:47AM1.46m | 7:23PM1.52m | 7:54AM1.56m | 8:35PM1.52m | 9:02AM1.51m | 9:40PM1.38m | 10:01AM1.35m | 10:33PM1.17m | 10:49AM1.14m | 11:17PM0.95m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 14 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 4 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | NW 4 | W 8 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | W 9 |
9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 160 | — | 79 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 8 | W 10 | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | W 9 | SE 4 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 1 | 2 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | NE 2 | NNE 3 | NE 3 | — | N 3 | NE 3 | NW 6 | ENE 3 | E 3 | — | NNE 3 | N 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 9 | W 9 | N 3 |
5 | 1 | 7 | 2 | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 1 | 24 | 94 | 102 | 212 | 141 | 260 | 133 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 356 | 404 | 356 | 356 | 444 | 324 | 181 | 386 | 356 | 542 | 780 | 473 | 680 | 785 | 476 | 473 | 77 | 22 | 22 | 77 | 22 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Loire Atlantique | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in France | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
Information about the Rade de Croisic Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Rade de Croisic provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rade de Croisic can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rade de Croisic surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Rade de Croisic) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Rade de Croisic may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Rade de Croisic is 10 km (6 miles) from Guerande. If you plan a holiday in Loire Atlantique, look for hotels and other accommodation in Guerande. Guerande has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










