Surf Forecasts:
Rade de Croisic surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, WSW swell with 681 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period. 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 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rade de Croisic over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s cut straight to it: the next sixteen days are a write-off for any decent waves around here. There’s simply nothing to get excited about, and I mean nothing.
We start on Friday the 28th of August, and right through until Saturday the 12th of September, every single session is rated as poor surf conditions. That’s a solid two-week stretch with no recommendation worth paddling out for.
The only spot on the cards is Rade de Croisic. It’s a fairly consistent break, exposed to the swell, and likes it from the southwest. But that doesn’t matter much when the wind and swell just aren’t playing ball.
In the very beginning, Friday the 28th afternoon, we’ve got a tiny 3ft SW swell with a short 7-second period and weak energy (95). But the wind is a 16 mph cross-onshore, so it’s choppy and messy. Come Saturday the 29th, the swell jumps up to 8ft from the SW, period still short at 7 seconds, and the energy climbs (574). But that’s accompanied by a nasty 31 mph cross-onshore wind. It’s blown out, and at that size, it’s not for the faint of heart anyway. Sunday the 30th holds some waist-high-plus 5ft swell but it’s still cross-onshore and lumpy.
If you squint, there’s a tiny window on Tuesday the 1st of September morning: a 3ft W swell, 10-second period, energy a weak 151, with a light cross-shore breeze. Still labelled poor. Then on Wednesday the 2nd of September morning, it goes glassy with a 2ft W swell, 8-second period, and just 32 energy. It’s clean, but there’s no power. For the rest of the forecast, we’re talking ankle-to-knee-high dribble, mostly onshore or cross-onshore, with energy readings barely cracking 30 or 40. Some days even drop to a pathetic 7 or 11.
Honestly, even the cleanest moments—like Saturday the 5th of September morning with a light cross-offshore breeze and a clean surface—only offer a 2ft, 9-second swell. There’s just not enough push to make anything worthwhile.
So, my call? Save your energy. The water temperature is around 67°F, which is about normal for this time of year, but that’s the only thing that’s average here. There’s no standout day, no hidden gem. It’s a total flat spell. With no consistency in quality, this kind of blank run just happens sometimes in this area. Forecasts can change, but for now, the boards stay in the van.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | W 10 | 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 7 | WNW 8 | W 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
52 | 194 | 574 | 623 | 312 | 301 | 281 | 375 | 409 | 349 | 235 | 151 | 102 | 24 | 32 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 79 | 42 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-off | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:42PM4.77m | 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 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | SW 7 | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | — | — | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | — | W 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 8 | W 8 |
19 | 194 | — | — | 312 | 264 | — | — | 409 | 349 | 235 | 151 | — | 23 | 32 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 79 | 42 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | WSW 11 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | W 4 | W 4 | W 8 | — |
52 | 25 | 574 | 623 | 191 | 301 | 281 | 375 | 220 | — | — | — | 102 | — | — | — | 4 | 10 | 57 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 148 | 77 | 374 | 430 | 161 | 148 | 225 | 406 | 166 | 166 | 22 | 4 | 137 | 54 | 52 | 119 | 148 | 189 | 387 | 77 |
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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.











