Rade de Croisic Surf Break

Lat Long: 47.30° N 2.55° W

Rade de Croisic Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rade de Croisic sea temperature is
20.5° C
1.0° 

Rade de Croisic surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Rade de Croisic surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, W swell with 202 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 21st Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 21st Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 20th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rade de Croisic over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for the Rade de Croisic. Gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch. We’re looking at a whole lot of flat, blown-out, or just plain miserable conditions for the next two weeks. There’s a glimmer of something towards the very end, but you’re gonna need patience.

The outlook starts with a real dud. From Tuesday the 18th of August right through to the end of the month, it’s all "poor surf conditions." The first real chance of anything remotely surfable doesn't pop up until the very beginning of September. That’s a solid two-week gap of nothing worth paddling out for.

Let’s break down the grim reality first. The first few days are tiny with onshore wind. Tuesday morning, the 18th, you’re looking at a 0.7 ft W swell with a short 7-second period and 15 km/h onshore breeze – total washout. That afternoon gets worse, wind picking up to 25 km/h, the swell period dropping to a terrible 3 seconds. The combined energy is laughable, barely scratching double digits (6 to 20).

Through the rest of August, we see a few slight bumps in swell height, hitting 3.3 ft on the 20th and 27th, but it’s always accompanied by fresh onshore winds. The wave energy does climb into the 100s (139, 166) on the 20th, which is moderate, but with a strong onshore wind and that west swell direction, it’s just a messy, lumpy ocean. Not for paddle surfing, that’s kite-surfing territory.

Now, Saturday the 22nd of August morning is a cruel tease. The swell is tiny (1.6 ft, W), but the wind goes glassy offshore from the east at just 5 km/h. It’ll be clean as a whistle, but there’s absolutely no power. The energy is only 34. You’d be bobbing around with nothing to ride.

There’s a glimmer of hope on Tuesday the 25th of August morning, with another glassy offshore, 5 km/h from the ENE, but again, only a 0.7 ft swell. The period jumps to 11 seconds, suggesting some long-period groundswell trying to sneak in, but the height is just too small.

Then we finally get to the first of September. Tuesday the 1st of September morning is the first time the forecast calls it “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” The swell is 2.3 ft from the WNW, period at 10 seconds, and the combined energy is 105 – weak but not nothing. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the SE at 5 km/h, keeping it clean. That’s the best we’ve seen in weeks.

But don’t get too excited. That same afternoon, the swell jumps to 3.9 ft from the west with a very long 13-second period, and the combined energy rockets up to 448 (moderate-strong). The problem? The wind swings onshore from the WNW at 15 km/h. It’s a lot of energy, but it’s going to be choppy. A long-period west swell like that wants a point break or a reef to wrap around; at a beach break it’ll just be dumping and sectiony. The next morning, the 2nd of September, it drops back down to 3.0 ft with a 12-second period, but the wind is still cross-onshore.

So, if you’re asking me for a standout, it’s a grim pick. The absolute best on offer is Tuesday morning, the 1st of September. The swell is small but clean. If you’re desperate for a paddle and don’t mind weak waves, that’s your window. The afternoon of the 1st has the power but the wind ruins it. That’s it, folks. A long wait for a very average window.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon night, min 17°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed morning, fresh winds from the W by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu night, light winds from the E by Sat morning).

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Energy kJ
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166
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High Tide
8:29PM4.49m
8:48AM4.21m
9:08PM4.10m
9:28AM3.90m
9:51PM3.70m
10:14AM3.57m
10:43PM3.33m
11:16AM3.28m
00:01AM3.07m
12:50PM3.16m
1:46AM3.07m
2:23PM3.30m
2:58AM3.29m
Low Tide
3:31AM0.70m
3:48PM0.87m
4:11AM1.07m
4:33PM1.22m
4:56AM1.41m
5:27PM1.52m
5:55AM1.67m
6:39PM1.70m
7:12AM1.79m
8:03PM1.70m
8:34AM1.69m
9:17PM1.50m
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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.

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