
Surf Forecasts:
Rade de Croisic surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, W swell with 642 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rade de Croisic in the next 16 days are 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rade de Croisic over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab your wettie, let’s have a look.
The truth is, it’s a tough run ahead here at Rade de Croisic. We’ve got a 16-day window, but honestly, for the first week and a half, the surf is all locked up with onshore winds and messy conditions. There’s really nothing worth paddling out for until we hit a little window.
We’ve got a bleak stretch from September 8th right through most of the week. That Tuesday afternoon kicks off with a strong WNW wind at 25 mph, cross-on, pushing into a 7 ft W swell with only 8 seconds between waves – that’s a short period windswell with a combined energy of 507 (moderate), but it’s just blown out. Water temp is a very unusual 70°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that won’t help the chop. Wednesday sees a cleaner line-up but still cross-on, with a 3 to 4 ft swell, and the story doesn’t improve through Thursday or Friday.
The first sign of life shows up on Saturday morning, September 12. We finally get that magic word: glassy. Wind is out of the NE at 3 mph, dead calm, and the water goes flat clean. Swell is just 2 ft from the west, at 8 seconds (short period), and the combined energy is only 52 (weak). It’s a tiny wave, but for a patient surfer on a log, this is the best we’ll get in the first week. The break is fairly consistent and exposed to the SW, so when the wind plays ball, it can work. Crowds are possible here, so expect some company even on a small day.
Sunday morning the 13th is similar – another glassy start with 2 ft and a slightly longer period of 11 seconds (groundswell). Combined energy is 90 (weak). It’s still small, but those clean conditions make it the other standout in this lean period. After that, we’re back to onshore junk through Monday and Tuesday.
Now, we move into the second week. Really, nothing jumps out until the very end of the forecast. September 19 (Saturday) shows a curious morning with a long-period 15-second WSW groundswell, but the swell height is only 0.7 ft – basically flat. The afternoon goes glassy again but still just 0.7 ft. It’s a tease.
The only real pulse of energy arrives on September 23 (Wednesday). We get a WSW swell of 2 ft but with a very long period of 16 seconds. Combined energy ramps up to 222 (moderate). The wind is cross-off from the NE at 16 mph, which will keep it clean. That’s promising, but the swell is still small and those long period swells can tend to close out a beach setup, so treat it as a hopeful call rather than a sure thing. For a reef or point break, this could deliver a few nicely shaped waves, but for Rade de Croisic, keep expectations tempered.
Overall, if you’re chasing quality surf, the two clear standouts are early Saturday the 12th and Sunday morning the 13th for the glassy, clean conditions – even if it’s small. The long-range pulse on the 23rd is worth watching but is a week and a half out, so don’t bank on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 |
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507 | 529 | 157 | 225 | 62 | 33 | 30 | 18 | 190 | 162 | 97 | 46 | 46 | 96 | 90 | 75 | 69 | 66 | 41 | 39 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | on | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:20PM4.23m | 3:50AM4.15m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:19PM0.47m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | |
8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 25 |
Feels °C | 12 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 |
— | 357 | 157 | 225 | 24 | 33 | 30 | 18 | — | — | 97 | 46 | 46 | 96 | 90 | 75 | 69 | 66 | 41 | 39 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | — | — | — | W 17 | W 15 | W 14 | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 35 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 6 | 17 | 32 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | W 12 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 62 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 9 | — | W 9 | — | — | — | W 3 | W 10 | W 9 | NE 3 | — | — | NW 3 | — | W 3 | NW 4 | — | — | — |
507 | 529 | — | 125 | — | — | — | 1 | 190 | 162 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 369 | 77 | 22 | 64 | 4 | 50 | 119 | 119 | 54 | 137 | 4 | 0 | 119 | 4 | 0 | 119 | 4 | 0 | 32 | 54 |
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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.
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