
Surf Forecasts:
Rade de Croisic surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, W swell with 67 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rade de Croisic this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Rade de Croisic in the next 16 days are 0.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rade de Croisic over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve got the long-range picture for the Rade de Croisic. Gotta be straight with you – it’s been a tough stretch and it’s gonna stay that way for a while.
We’re looking at a real flat spell right out of the gate. From now, through the end of July and the first week of August, there just isn’t anything on offer. The swell is tiny, the wind is on it or messy, and every report is calling it poor. You’ll want to leave the boards in the shed for a solid eight or nine days. The water temp is sitting at about 66.2°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so that’s one thing that’s not giving us grief.
That blank run finally breaks on Friday morning, August 7th. That’s the one standout in this whole outlook. Rade de Croisic gets a pulse of life with a solid 6.2 ft swell out of the WSW. The wave energy is strong, clocking in at 851, so there’s some proper grunt behind it. The period is a short 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit walled up and sectiony, but the wind is light and variable from the NE at just 6 mph, making it clean. That surf is going to be good stuff. However, it’s a bit much for beginners over 5 ft, and it’s pushing up to 6.2 ft. The morning is where the magic is. By Friday afternoon, the wind swings onshore from the W and the quality drops right off.
The next morning, Saturday August 8th, offers a second, smaller chance. You’ve got a 3.3 ft swell from the WSW with a gentle offshore breeze out of the E at 9 mph. The energy is moderate at 277, and it’ll be cleaner, cleaner surf. Not a standout like Friday, but a nice little Saturday morning session before the wind turns on again in the afternoon.
After that, it’s back to the small, wind-affected stuff. A few mornings with clean, cross-off winds through the second week of August, but the swell is just too small – 1.6 ft to 2 ft – to get excited about. The energy readings are weak, in the 30s and 40s. Basically, if you can’t make the 7th or the morning of the 8th, you’re waiting for the next real swell.
Stay tuned, forecasts can always change, but for now, that Friday the 7th is your only real shot.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Wed night, fresh winds from the WNW by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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 10 | W 10 | W 3 | W 5 | NW 5 | WNW 4 | W 6 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 10 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WNW 5 | WSW 8 | W 4 | W 5 |
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13 | 17 | 17 | 8 | 17 | 7 | 19 | 31 | 18 | 67 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 31 | 51 | 19 | 24 | 45 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross | on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:32PM4.41m | 5:50AM4.25m | 6:07PM4.58m | 6:24AM4.37m | 6:40PM4.69m | 6:58AM4.44m | 7:15PM4.73m | 7:33AM4.46m | 7:50PM4.69m | 8:10AM4.41m | 8:28PM4.58m | 8:50AM4.30m | 9:10PM4.39m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:32AM0.58m | 12:42PM0.60m | 1:07AM0.47m | 1:16PM0.53m | 1:41AM0.44m | 1:50PM0.53m | 2:15AM0.46m | 2:23PM0.59m | 2:49AM0.55m | 2:59PM0.71m | 3:26AM0.70m | 3:38PM0.87m | 4:07AM0.89m | |||||||
— | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | W 5 | W 9 | W 13 | W 6 | NW 4 | W 10 | WNW 5 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WNW 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | W 5 | WSW 8 | — | — |
13 | 4 | 3 | — | 17 | 6 | 3 | 31 | 4 | 30 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 13 | 31 | 37 | 19 | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | — | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 9 | W 10 | — | WSW 9 | — | SW 8 | WSW 8 | W 5 | — | WSW 8 | W 9 | — | — |
2 | 17 | 17 | — | 6 | 7 | — | 2 | 18 | — | 16 | — | 3 | 6 | 2 | — | 14 | 7 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 10 | — | W 10 | — | — | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 8 | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 4 | — | W 3 | N 3 | NW 5 | WNW 4 | N 3 | NNE 3 | W 10 | N 3 | NNE 3 | WNW 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | W 3 | WNW 5 | W 4 | W 4 | W 5 |
— | 8 | — | 8 | 1 | 6 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 67 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 51 | 5 | 24 | 45 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 199 | 86 | 119 | 199 | 109 | 100 | 364 | 106 | 56 | 388 | 54 | 50 | 375 | 86 | 119 | 375 | 78 | 375 | 652 | 272 |
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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.










