
Surf Forecasts:
Rade de Croisic surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, W swell with 123 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. 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 0.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rade de Croisic over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’ll be straight with you – this is gonna be one of those tough reads for us here in Rade de Croisic. The long-range picture is pretty bleak for anyone trying to get a proper wave. We’re talking sixteen days of frustratingly small, weak surf. There’s a big empty gap right at the start – nothing worth paddling out for on the very first morning. A lot of these days are a write-off. We’re talking barely a ripple, with the combined swell energy lingering under 100 (weak energy) for many sessions, barely flirting with moderate conditions only a handful of times. The wait feels like an eternity.
If you’re desperate to get wet anyway, the only real window that might offer something – and I say *might* – is around Thursday the 13th of August. Up until then it’s frankly dismal. On that Thursday morning, the water is sitting at 69°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be freezing your butt off. By Thursday afternoon, we see the biggest energy spike in this whole outlook, hitting a 119 (moderate wave energy) as a 2ft swell from the west trundles in with a nice long 11-second period. That’s a proper groundswell signal. But here's the kicker – the wind goes onshore from the WNW at 12 mph. So you’re looking at a bumpy, messy surface on what could’ve been a clean wave. For a break that’s exposed to the SW swell, this west/northwest direction is okay, but the onshore wind will kill the quality.
Another session worth a glance, though I hate to oversell it, is Friday the 14th of August morning. The swell drops back to 2ft, with a solid 10-second period and the wind goes cross-shore from the NNW at only 9 mph. The combined energy sits at 73 – still weak, but the cleaner conditions might give you a few fun little walls if you are on a longboard. Fair warning: this spot can get crowded, and with so little swell around, the few ridable waves will be fought over.
Honestly, if you are looking for something powerful or consistent, you are in the wrong place this fortnight. There is no standout day. Most of the time the swell is 0.7ft to 2ft with weak energy. For a beach setup like this, the long period swells we see on the 13th tend to close out or break too straight, and with the wind all over the shop, it’s more of a paddling exercise than surfing. The only day that catches the eye for the right reasons is that Thursday 13th afternoon, despite the wind – it’s the most energy you’ll see. Bring your log and a good attitude, because we’re in for a flat spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri night, min 21°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 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 | WNW 9 | WNW 5 | WSW 7 | W 7 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 12 | WSW 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
7 | 16 | 19 | 9 | 25 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 38 | 50 | 42 | 43 | 116 | 123 | 65 | 65 | 55 | 21 | 21 | 11 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | off | on | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:19PM3.91m | 2:57AM3.92m | 3:25PM4.26m | 3:57AM4.21m | 4:19PM4.63m | 4:47AM4.49m | 5:07PM4.94m | 5:32AM4.70m | 5:51PM5.13m | 6:14AM4.80m | 6:32PM5.17m | 6:53AM4.80m | 7:12PM5.07m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:25PM0.07m | 00:54AM-0.16m | 1:08PM-0.00m | 1:35AM-0.12m | 1:48PM0.07m | 2:15AM0.06m | |||||||
6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 31 |
Feels °C | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | WNW 9 | WNW 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WNW 4 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WNW 3 | WSW 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 4 |
1 | 16 | 19 | 9 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 38 | 50 | 42 | 43 | 116 | 123 | 65 | 58 | 55 | 21 | 21 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 6 | WSW 6 | WNW 4 | — | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 6 | — | W 5 | WSW 12 | — | W 4 | NW 5 | — | W 4 | — | — | W 8 |
7 | 3 | 7 | 2 | — | 9 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 1 | — | 1 | 29 | — | 3 | 8 | — | 1 | — | — | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | — | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 12 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | 6 | 6 | — | 6 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 3 | NNE 2 | NW 4 | W 7 | NNE 3 | ENE 3 | — | — | — | WSW 2 | W 3 | W 3 | WNW 3 | NNE 3 | — | WNW 9 | NNE 2 | NE 3 | — | NNE 3 |
— | 4 | 1 | 4 | 25 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | 65 | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 135 | 445 | 55 | 80 | 372 | 80 | 164 | 430 | 135 | 50 | 198 | 64 | 22 | 199 | 16 | 4 | 135 | 0 | 80 | 119 | 148 |
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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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