Surf Forecasts:
Rade de Croisic surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, WSW swell with 620 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with WSW 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 27) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rade de Croisic in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rade de Croisic over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’m looking at the Rade de Croisic for the next couple of weeks. To be honest, it’s pretty grim. The guidance gave it a fairly consistent rating, but the swell is just not cooperating. The water temperature is sitting at 68°F right now, which is about 1°F warmer than average for this time of year – nothing weird, just a touch on the mild side.
The whole 16-day window is a write-off for decent surf. There is a massive gap with no real action until the 5th of September. From 27 August through to 4 September, every single session is rated as poor surf conditions. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell is tiny and weak. There's a brief moment on the 5th of September Saturday morning – we get glassy conditions with a 2ft swell from the west, period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is only 61 (weak), so it’s surfable but very ordinary. Then on the 6th of September Sunday morning, it’s glassy again with 3ft from the west, period 10 seconds, and energy at 123 (moderate). Still, nothing to get excited about.
The only real standout – if you can call it that – is the 9th of September Wednesday afternoon. The swell jumps to 8ft from the west with a period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy hits 922 (strong). But that short period (7 seconds) means it’s going to be a bit of a washing machine. It’s marginal at best, and with that size, it’s only for the experts. The wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’s not totally blown out, but it’s not clean either.
Short version: if you’re desperate, the 5th and 6th of September mornings offer the cleanest conditions with tiny waves. The 9th of September has the most size but it’s messy and short-period. Honestly, with all that cross-onshore wind and the poor quality, this setup might be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the SW by Sat morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun night, calm by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 8 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 7 | W 9 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
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11 | 42 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 80 | 440 | 488 | 344 | 130 | 294 | 225 | 502 | 377 | 192 | 108 | 101 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 10 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:09PM4.53m | 5:27AM4.41m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:39AM0.60m | 00:03AM0.40m | 12:13PM0.41m | 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 | |||||||
7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | |
mm | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | WSW 7 | W 11 | WSW 6 | W 8 | WSW 12 | — | — | WSW 8 | W 9 | — | — | W 9 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 4 |
4 | 42 | 2 | 13 | 22 | 13 | — | — | 344 | 130 | — | — | 502 | 377 | 192 | 108 | 101 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 11 | W 9 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 |
11 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 13 | 6 | — | — | 176 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 8 | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 7 | W 8 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | W 10 | — | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — |
— | — | 40 | 30 | 30 | 80 | 440 | 488 | 181 | 54 | 294 | 225 | 348 | 221 | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 148 | 137 | 52 | 135 | 429 | 163 | 399 | 430 | 161 | 148 | 166 | 412 | 166 | 166 | 22 | 22 | 119 | 64 | 77 | 119 | 135 |
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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.











