
Surf Forecasts:
Rade de Croisic surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, W swell with 165 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 (Sep 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. 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 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 11PM. 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+) | 2AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rade de Croisic over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on offer for Rade de Croisic over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I’ve got to be straight with you – this is a tough forecast. The first proper surf doesn’t really show up until Saturday the 12th, and even then, it’s not much to write home about. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak swell and mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds. The water’s sitting at 69°F and that’s 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year, so it’s notably warm out there, but the waves just aren’t cooperating.
The only real window where you might get a board wet is on Saturday morning, the 12th of September. We’ve got a little 2ft swell from the west, with a period of 8 seconds – that’s short-period windswell, not a lot of push. The combined energy is weak at 51, but the wind goes glassy, which is a major positive. It’ll be clean, but the waves are small and ordinary. If you’re desperate for a paddle, this is your best bet, but don’t expect much. The break is exposed to the swell, and with crowds being only sometimes, you might have a few others out there.
After that, it’s a lot of nothing. We get a few mornings with glassy conditions – like Monday the 14th and Thursday the 17th – but the swell is tiny, around 2ft, and the energy is low. It’s surfable but very ordinary. The long-period swell that shows up on Sunday the 13th has a 12-second period, which is a groundswell, but it’s crossed up with onshore wind and the energy is only 96 – not enough to get excited about.
The best conditions for clean waves actually come late on Sunday the 20th of September, with a moderate offshore breeze from the ENE at 12 mph, and a little 1.0ft swell. The period is 10 seconds, but the combined energy is just 17. It’s clean, but there’s barely any wave. That’s as good as it gets and it’s still weak.
For the rest of the forecast, it’s a long, flat run. Most days are poor surf conditions with onshore winds and tiny swell. The 23rd of September shows a glassy morning with 1.0ft and 0 wind, but again, the energy is only 23 – it’s a lake. Honestly, if you’re looking for a proper surf, you’re going to be waiting. The setup is so small and weak that it’s more interesting for a kite session than paddling, especially with the fresh onshore winds that kick up later in the afternoons.
So, bottom line: there’s no standout here. The best on offer is the glassy Saturday morning on the 12th, but keep your expectations low. It’s a quiet period for the Rade de Croisic.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon night, min 18°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 11 |
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157 | 152 | 89 | 33 | 30 | 18 | 123 | 139 | 97 | 45 | 31 | 68 | 93 | 146 | 123 | 66 | 60 | 40 | 35 | 21 | 21 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross |
High Tide | 4:09PM4.61m | 4:34AM4.47m | 4:51PM4.91m | 5:14AM4.71m | 5:31PM5.08m | 5:51AM4.85m | 6:08PM5.11m | 6:26AM4.88m | 6:44PM5.00m | 7:01AM4.79m | 7:19PM4.77m | 7:36AM4.60m | 7:54PM4.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:37AM0.49m | 11:07PM0.14m | 11:22AM0.20m | 11:49PM-0.06m | 12:03PM0.03m | 00:28AM-0.12m | 12:42PM-0.00m | 1:05AM-0.03m | 1:19PM0.09m | 1:40AM0.17m | 1:55PM0.30m | 2:14AM0.47m | 2:31PM0.58m | 2:48AM0.81m | |||||||
7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | |
— | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
157 | — | 89 | 33 | 30 | 18 | 123 | 139 | 97 | 45 | 31 | 68 | 93 | 146 | 123 | 66 | 60 | 40 | 35 | 21 | 20 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 9 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | — | — | — | W 17 | W 16 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 |
— | — | 62 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 6 | 19 | 32 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 11 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 12 | W 12 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 3 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | — | — | — | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 152 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 77 | 0 | 50 | 148 | 77 | 106 | 198 | 16 | 0 | 148 | 16 | 22 | 119 | 4 | 0 | 32 | 50 | 50 | 137 | 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.










