
Surf Forecasts:
Rade de Croisic surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, W swell with 65 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rade de Croisic this week:
The surf forecast for Rade de Croisic over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rade de Croisic in the next 16 days are 0.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 11PM. 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rade de Croisic over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me take a look at what we’ve got for the Rade de Croisic area. I’ve got to be straight with you: this 16-day window is looking pretty flat. The swell is barely breathing for most of it, and when it does try to pick up, the wind is usually a mess. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak surf with mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds messing things up. The first real chance to even paddle out comfortably doesn’t show up until Thursday, 13 August.
The water temperature is sitting around 68°F, which is about 2°F warmer than normal for this time of year. Not a big deal, just a touch of summer warmth.
Let’s break it down. The first few days, from Thursday 6 August right through to Tuesday 12 August, are a total write-off. Swell is tiny, mostly under 2ft, with a lot of onshore wind. The combined energy is weak, often in the single digits or low teens (33, 29, 10, 8). There’s nothing to get excited about, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross, making it choppy. The best you can say is Friday morning, 7 August, has a tiny 0.7ft swell with a light cross-offshore wind, but it’s just too small to ride.
We finally get a bit of a pulse on Thursday 13 August morning. The swell bumps up to 2ft from the west, period 9 seconds, and the wind goes glassy—light from the north-northeast. That’s the first clean window in the forecast. The combined energy is still low (62), but it’s surfable. The afternoon turns bad again with onshore wind, so the morning is the only window.
Friday 14 August and Saturday 15 August are messy again. Swell stays around 2ft to 3ft, but the wind is cross-on or onshore, so it’s choppy and poor. The energy is moderate but not clean (79, 97, 36, 51). Not worth the drive.
The next real standout comes on Friday 21 August morning. The swell jumps to 4ft from the west, but it’s short period—only 6 seconds. That’s a windswell, not groundswell, so it’ll be a bit lumpy. But the wind is light from the north-northeast, cross-offshore, and the forecast says it’s clean. The combined energy is moderate (100). This is the best looking window in the whole 16 days, but it’s a week and a half away, so treat it as promising but not locked in. The afternoon on the 21st gets onshore again, so don’t expect much after midday.
Honestly, for the Rade de Croisic, this is a long dry spell. The only break on offer is the Rade de Croisic itself, and it’s exposed to the west swell. The spot is fairly consistent, but with this forecast, it’s not showing any real quality. The best bet is to wait for the morning of Thursday 13 August or the morning of Friday 21 August. If you’re a beginner, the 4ft on the 21st might be a bit too much, but it’s not huge. For experts, it’s nothing special.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue night, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 10 | W 5 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 4 | W 4 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | WSW 11 | W 10 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
22 | 18 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 6 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 40 | 50 | 61 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:28AM3.92m | 10:59PM3.86m | 11:35AM3.74m | 00:16AM3.67m | 12:58PM3.71m | 1:42AM3.69m | 2:19PM3.91m | 2:57AM3.92m | 3:25PM4.26m | 3:57AM4.21m | 4:19PM4.63m | 4:47AM4.49m | 5:07PM4.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:26PM1.21m | 6:03AM1.26m | 6:43PM1.30m | 7:23AM1.32m | 8:08PM1.20m | 8:45AM1.18m | 9:26PM0.91m | 9:54AM0.89m | 10:30PM0.54m | 10:51AM0.55m | 11:23PM0.20m | 11:40AM0.26m | 00:10AM-0.05m | ||||||||
6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:27 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 28 | 25 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 25 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 10 | W 5 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 3 | W 9 | W 9 | W 4 | W 4 | WNW 9 | W 5 | WSW 6 | W 8 | W 9 | WSW 11 | W 10 | W 9 |
22 | 18 | 20 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 40 | 50 | 61 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 6 | W 5 | — | W 6 | W 10 | W 6 | W 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | W 8 | WNW 5 | WSW 6 | WNW 3 | WNW 7 | W 6 | WNW 3 |
9 | — | 8 | 7 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | W 6 | — | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 7 | W 8 | W 10 | SW 6 | W 6 | — | — |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 6 | 6 | — | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 3 | NNE 3 | NE 3 | — | NNE 3 | ENE 3 | — | — | W 3 | W 4 | — | — | W 3 | NNE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 11 | 5 | 3 | — | 6 | 2 | — | — | 4 | 7 | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 77 | 430 | 189 | 247 | 754 | 444 | 215 | 163 | 135 | 135 | 381 | 55 | 135 | 430 | 137 | 135 | 430 | 135 | 50 | 137 | 0 |
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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.
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