Surf Forecasts:
Rade de Croisic surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, W swell with 521 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 (Sep 05) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rade de Croisic over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the Rade de Croisic over the next couple of weeks.
Straight off the bat, I gotta be honest with ya – it’s a grim start. The first week and a half is basically a write-off. We’re looking at tiny, weak waves with poor surf conditions almost every day. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the combined energy is weak, often well under 100 (21 to 69). You’ll be staring at a flat, choppy mess. There’s a small window around the 6th of September where the wind goes offshore, but the swell is still only 1ft to 2ft with a short period – it’s barely a ripple. Not worth paddling out for.
The real story is a pocket of hope right at the end of the forecast. On Wednesday, 16th September, things finally look like they might line up. The morning shows a promising 3ft swell from the west, with a nice long period of 12 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the ENE, and the combined energy jumps to a moderate 276. The notes say to expect good surf. This is your standout. The Rade de Croisic is a fairly consistent spot, and with the swell direction coming from the W, matching the optimum SW, it should start to wrap in. The long period means it won’t be a mushy crumble, but be aware that a 12-second swell can be a bit straight at beach breaks; this spot being a bay might handle it okay. It’s a bit of a wait, but this Wednesday morning is the one to circle on the calendar.
After that, the swell drops back off into the puny zone again. So, a long dry spell, then one morning that might just deliver.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat night, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 18 | WSW 14 | W 13 | WSW 12 |
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57 | 21 | 32 | 28 | 55 | 41 | 45 | 49 | 69 | 35 | 41 | 37 | 46 | 35 | 48 | 31 | 301 | 345 | 232 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 8:03PM4.75m | 8:23AM4.54m | 8:45PM4.47m | 9:08AM4.28m | 9:34PM4.10m | 10:01AM3.95m | 10:35PM3.72m | 11:11AM3.67m | 11:59PM3.45m | 12:45PM3.59m | 1:40AM3.50m | 2:15PM3.84m | 2:56AM3.80m | ||||||
Low Tide | 2:53AM0.61m | 3:12PM0.74m | 3:37AM0.90m | 4:04PM1.01m | 4:34AM1.20m | 5:14PM1.25m | 5:51AM1.42m | 6:40PM1.34m | 7:19AM1.43m | 8:08PM1.19m | 8:40AM1.21m | 9:21PM0.85m | |||||||
— | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | |
8:51 | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 20 | 22 | 16 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 18 | WSW 6 | W 13 | WSW 12 |
57 | 21 | 22 | — | 55 | 41 | 45 | 49 | 69 | 35 | 41 | 24 | 46 | 35 | 48 | 31 | 45 | 345 | 232 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | W 11 | W 11 | W 12 | — | SSE 3 | — | WSW 14 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 23 | 37 | 25 | — | 1 | — | 301 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 14 | W 16 | W 14 | — | — | SE 4 | — | W 8 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 20 | 15 | — | — | 1 | — | 12 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | ENE 2 | ESE 3 | WSW 10 | WSW 4 | — | WSW 5 | W 4 |
4 | — | 32 | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 31 | 17 | — | 30 | 19 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 119 | 148 | 148 | 148 | 119 | 80 | 77 | 376 | 57 | 4 | 16 | 18 | 50 | 0 | 31 | 32 | 166 | 22 |
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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.











