Rade de Croisic Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. This isn't a week for epic tales. We’re looking at a flat, drawn-out spell that's gonna test your patience more than your pop-up. The swell window is just about shut for the next week and a bit, with only the faintest pulse of energy showing up now and again. We’ve got a long dry spell ahead before anything even thinks about showing its face.

Looking at the immediate future, the next several days are a write-off. You’re looking at ankle-biters and knee-high slop, with the swell barely pushing past 0.6ft. There’s a little bump of 1ft Monday morning, but it's short-period and weak, with combined energy only hitting 22. Tuesday’s even smaller. The water’s about average for this time of year, so no worries there, but the ocean is just… bored.

We’ve got a decent stretch of offshore and cross-offshore winds through the mornings, and that will keep things glassy and clean, but it’s polishing a turd, honestly. There’s just no juice in the water. A few afternoons, like Wednesday the 13th, see a touch more energy (43), but it's still poor. The wind swings onshore and it just messes up the little bit of nothing that’s there.

The weekend of the 16th and 17th stays small, with the biggest push on Saturday afternoon only reaching 3ft, but that’s wrapping around from the WNW with a tiny 4-second period. That’s just wind chop, not surf. It’s going to be a mess.

Then comes a proper lull. From the 17th through the 20th, we’re scraping the bottom of the barrel again with 0.6ft to 1ft, clean in the mornings but ridiculously weak. The energy readings stay in the low double digits and thirties, which is barely a pulse.

But hold on. There’s a light at the end of this tunnel, and it’s a week away. Mark your calendars for Friday, August 21st. The morning will still be small, but the afternoon is where it’s at. The swell bumps to 3ft from the W with a 9-second period, and for the first time in this whole run, the energy jumps to 281. That’s the first sign of real, rideable surf. The wind is a light ENE cross-off, which should keep the face clean. Rade de Croisic is a fairly consistent spot, so when it finally gets some swell, it should be worth the wait. It’s not a monster, but after a fortnight of nothing, it’ll feel like a holiday. This is your standout, and the best on offer.

The following day, Saturday the 22nd, still has some hope with a 2ft morning and decent offshore energy (93), but it fades quickly. After that, it looks like we’re back to small and sloppy.

So here’s the deal. This is a blank run for the most part. The next week will be for loggers and longboarders only, if you can find a ripple. The only real chance for a proper surf is that Friday afternoon, and even then, keep your expectations in check. It’s been a long time coming, so it might not be perfect, but it’s all we’ve got. Stay patient.

Rusty.

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