Surf Forecasts:
Rade de Croisic surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, WSW swell with 3,926 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rade de Croisic over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what the next couple of weeks are serving up for us.
To be straight with you, the outlook for the next week and a half is pretty grim. From now until the end of August, there's just nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, the wind is messy, or both. We're looking at a solid 11-day stretch of poor surf conditions, so don't bother checking the cams. You’d be better off getting the jobs done that you’ve been putting off.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn't arrive until Wednesday, the 2nd of September. The morning at Rade de Croisic sees a fresh 12 mph offshore breeze from the ENE, cleaning up a 6 ft swell rolling in from the WSW. The combined energy will be moderate (573), and the offshore wind is a major positive here. The morning session is looking like the standout of the entire period – clean, groomed lines with some decent push. Just be aware, it's a fairly consistent spot, but crowds are possible here, so get out there early for the best of it.
The afternoon on the 2nd gets a bit onshore, so the quality drops right off. Don't waste your time then.
Looking further ahead, Thursday the 3rd of September brings some beefy, long-period groundswell (12 seconds), with waves around 7 ft to 8 ft. The combined energy is strong (1102), but the cross-onshore wind from the SW will chop it up something fierce. It’s a kite surfing day, not a paddle surfing day. The same goes for the start of September, with a lot of onshore and cross-onshore winds spoiling the fun. The 2nd of September is your one true standout, everything else is a write-off.
So, to sum it up: wait for the 2nd of September, get on it early, and don't expect much else.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the ENE by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the W by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 12 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 4 | WSW 7 | SW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 |
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33 | 22 | 14 | 6 | 15 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 78 | 40 | 250 | 1086 | 592 | 278 | 1943 | 3781 | 1406 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 12:50PM3.16m | 1:46AM3.07m | 2:23PM3.30m | 2:58AM3.29m | 3:20PM3.59m | 3:45AM3.58m | 4:01PM3.92m | 4:21AM3.88m | 4:37PM4.24m | 4:55AM4.16m | 5:09PM4.53m | 5:27AM4.41m | 5:42PM4.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:03PM1.70m | 8:34AM1.69m | 9:17PM1.50m | 9:38AM1.44m | 10:10PM1.21m | 10:25AM1.14m | 10:52PM0.90m | 11:04AM0.85m | 11:29PM0.62m | 11:39AM0.60m | 00:03AM0.40m | 12:13PM0.41m | 00:36AM0.25m | ||||||||
7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 20 | 23 | 18 | 27 | 27 | 18 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 19 | 19 | 11 | 20 | 20 | 12 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 12 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | W 10 | WSW 7 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
33 | 22 | 14 | 6 | 15 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 78 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 15 | W 8 | — | — | S 4 | S 5 | S 4 | S 4 | W 8 | W 9 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 15 | W 10 | — | — | — | W 9 | W 11 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | SW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 |
— | — | 8 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | 40 | 250 | 1086 | 592 | 278 | 1943 | 3781 | 1406 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 50 | 52 | 247 | 327 | 50 | 164 | 394 | 135 | 57 | 148 | 163 | 163 | 140 | 4 | 0 | 77 | 336 | 176 | 366 | 380 | 166 |
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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.











