Surf Forecasts:
Rade de Croisic surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, WSW swell with 773 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 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rade de Croisic over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break down what’s happening at the Rade de Croisic.
Honestly, for the next week and a half, it’s looking pretty bleak. The whole 16-day window is a long stretch of nothing worth paddling out for with only one real standout day right at the very end. For the most part, you’re looking at some decent size swell but the wind absolutely ruins any chance of clean waves. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.
The first big stretch runs from Saturday, August 29th right through to the end of the first week of September—a good solid 8 to 9 days of flat, messy, or blown-out conditions. Winds are howling from the southwest and west, mostly strong onshore or side-onshore, making a proper mess of things. The swell is there, but the quality is zero. It’s not until Wednesday morning, September 9th that we finally get a real window of opportunity.
That Wednesday morning is the standout for the entire forecast. The winds go light offshore out of the east-northeast, which means clean, glassy conditions. You’ll have a 5ft swell coming from the west, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy sits at 346 (moderate wave energy). It’s not huge, but with that offshore wind, it’ll offer up clean, rideable lines. It’s the only real chance to score a wave in this whole period.
After that, the wind swings back around and the surf quality plummets into the second week. The 10th through the 13th of September sees everything from cross-shore chop to near gale-force winds blowing the surfaces into a white mess. Just stay home.
To sum it up: Lock in on Wednesday morning, September 9th. That’s your one shot. Get out there early.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 8 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 5 | W 8 | W 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
291 | 558 | 653 | 773 | 295 | 297 | 449 | 418 | 342 | 192 | 120 | 79 | 24 | 21 | 33 | 40 | 48 | 135 | 93 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 5:59AM4.61m | 6:15PM4.93m | 6:32AM4.74m | 6:49PM4.98m | 7:07AM4.78m | 7:24PM4.93m | 7:44AM4.72m | 8:03PM4.75m | 8:23AM4.54m | 8:45PM4.47m | 9:08AM4.28m | 9:34PM4.10m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:36AM0.25m | 12:46PM0.31m | 1:09AM0.20m | 1:19PM0.29m | 1:42AM0.25m | 1:53PM0.37m | 2:16AM0.39m | 2:30PM0.52m | 2:53AM0.61m | 3:12PM0.74m | 3:37AM0.90m | 4:04PM1.01m | 4:34AM1.20m | ||||||
— | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | |
8:59 | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 17 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 4 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — |
152 | — | — | 244 | — | — | — | 418 | 342 | 192 | 120 | 79 | 13 | 21 | 33 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | — | — | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
25 | — | — | 187 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 5 | W 8 | W 8 |
291 | 558 | 653 | 773 | 295 | 297 | 449 | — | 200 | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 40 | 48 | 135 | 93 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 77 | 369 | 430 | 77 | 148 | 274 | 367 | 166 | 166 | 32 | 4 | 119 | 55 | 80 | 430 | 374 | 444 | 444 | 199 |
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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.











