Saint Nicolas Surf Break
Lat Long: 46.42° N 1.65° W

Saint Nicolas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Saint Nicolas

Issued: 1 am 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Saint Nicolas sea temperature is
19.4° C

2.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Saint Nicolas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Saint Nicolas surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 10 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, W swell with 516 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 10 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Saint Nicolas this week:

The surf forecast for Saint Nicolas over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Saint Nicolas in the next 16 days are 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 10th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 10th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 9th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saint Nicolas over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sat night, calm by Sun night).

Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
W
11
1.5
W
11
1.4
W
10
1.3
W
10
1.2
W
10
1.3
WNW
10
1
W
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
9
1
W
12
1
W
12
0.9
W
11
0.8
W
11
0.7
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
507
507
432
374
302
307
176
135
80
92
90
108
284
284
198
151
114
100
98
68
61
Wind (km/h)
20
W
20
WNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
25
WNW
20
NNW
5
W
20
WNW
20
WNW
10
NNW
25
WNW
20
NE
25
ENE
25
E
30
ENE
30
E
10
SSE
20
E
20
SE
15
SSW
15
SW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
12:05PM3.20m
00:25AM3.45m
1:13PM3.37m
1:32AM3.60m
2:11PM3.61m
2:32AM3.80m
3:04PM3.86m
3:28AM3.99m
3:55PM4.09m
4:22AM4.15m
4:45PM4.28m
5:16AM4.23m
5:35PM4.41m
Low Tide
6:05PM1.07m
6:42AM0.85m
7:07PM0.93m
7:41AM0.68m
8:08PM0.69m
8:39AM0.48m
9:06PM0.42m
9:34AM0.28m
10:01PM0.14m
10:26AM0.11m
10:54PM-0.08m
11:16AM-0.01m
11:45PM-0.22m
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:57
9:57
9:58
9:59
9:59
10:00
10:00
 mm
1
1
Temp °C
15
15
16
16
16
15
14
15
15
17
20
23
21
30
30
23
30
30
23
26
23
Feels °C
11
10
12
12
11
10
12
11
11
17
16
20
18
25
25
18
27
29
19
23
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
W
11
1.4
W
10
1.3
W
10
1.2
W
10
0.7
W
10
1
W
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
9
1
W
12
1
W
12
0.9
W
11
0.8
W
11
0.7
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
9
Energy kJ
507
432
374
302
94
176
135
80
92
90
108
284
284
198
151
114
100
98
68
61
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
8
0.3
WNW
4
0.2
SSE
3
0.2
S
4
Energy kJ
12
4
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
W
11
0.4
WNW
3
1.3
WNW
10
0.6
W
9
0.4
WNW
4
0.2
ENE
2
0.5
E
3
0.4
ESE
3
0.7
ENE
4
0.7
E
4
0.4
E
3
0.5
ENE
3
0.4
SE
3
Energy kJ
507
4
307
58
5
1
5
3
14
14
4
6
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
47
47
107
16
315
0
0
343
0
0
0
11
12
15
131
61
24
12
20
158
165
Best forecast wave conditions in Vendee
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
1
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
6
5
5
8
9
6
6
5
7
7
4
4
5
4
4
6
6
4
4
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Information about the Saint Nicolas Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Saint Nicolas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Saint Nicolas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Saint Nicolas 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 (Saint Nicolas) 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 Saint Nicolas 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.

Saint Nicolas is 14 km (9 miles) from the city of Les Sables-d'Olonne. If you plan a holiday in Vendee, look for hotels and other accommodation in Les Sables-d'Olonne. Les Sables-d'Olonne has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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