Saint Nicolas Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.42° N 1.65° W

Saint Nicolas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 09 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Saint Nicolas sea temperature is
21.7°C
2.0° 

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 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period, W swell with 345 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s 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 (Sep 09) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s 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 1.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Wed 9th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 9th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 13th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
2
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
W
9
1.3
WNW
9
1
W
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
W
8
0.6
WNW
10
1
W
10
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.5
W
14
1
W
12
1
W
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.5
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
311
283
162
73
45
28
82
196
127
84
61
91
294
229
173
131
88
59
37
22
61
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
25
WNW
10
N
10
SE
15
W
10
NW
10
WNW
20
WNW
10
NNW
5
WNW
20
WNW
15
NNW
10
NNW
25
NW
15
NNE
10
NE
15
NNW
15
ENE
20
E
10
N
20
ENE
Wind State
off
off
cross-off
on
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross
off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
4:35PM4.34m
5:01AM4.18m
5:15PM4.54m
5:38AM4.31m
5:51PM4.61m
6:11AM4.34m
6:23PM4.55m
6:39AM4.29m
6:51PM4.38m
7:03AM4.16m
7:15PM4.14m
7:23AM3.98m
7:36PM3.85m
Low Tide
9:46AM0.39m
10:17PM0.06m
10:33AM0.07m
11:01PM-0.19m
11:15AM-0.15m
11:41PM-0.30m
11:56AM-0.25m
00:19AM-0.28m
12:35PM-0.20m
00:56AM-0.13m
1:13PM-0.04m
1:33AM0.13m
1:52PM0.24m
2:11AM0.47m
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clear
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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7:35
7:37
7:37
7:39
7:41
7:41
7:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:30
8:29
8:27
8:24
8:22
8:21
8:19
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Temp °C
17
18
18
16
19
18
19
20
19
19
20
19
19
21
21
20
26
26
22
29
30
Feels °C
14
13
14
15
17
16
18
18
18
20
19
17
19
20
19
19
24
23
18
27
27
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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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