Saint Nicolas Surf Break

Saint Nicolas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 46.42° N 1.65° W

Issued: 1 am 24 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Saint Nicolas sea temperature is
20.4° C

2.1°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 24 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 29 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, W swell with 1,245 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 12s 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 Thursday (Jun 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Saint Nicolas in the next 16 days are 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 25th Jun)1ft (0.3m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 29th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 29th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 38°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
2
3
3
2
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.5
WSW
10
0.4
W
12
0.7
W
11
0.7
W
11
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.6
W
15
1.9
W
13
2
WNW
12
1.2
W
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
10
0.7
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
40
24
12
11
56
44
114
110
125
94
61
44
38
38
167
1245
1127
350
353
471
87
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
20
W
20
E
25
SE
25
WSW
10
WSW
5
S
15
W
15
N
5
NW
25
WNW
15
WNW
20
W
25
WNW
20
NW
15
NNW
30
WNW
25
NNE
10
NNE
35
WNW
25
N
Wind State
on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
2:03PM3.33m
2:26AM3.35m
2:53PM3.40m
3:16AM3.38m
3:38PM3.49m
4:00AM3.44m
4:17PM3.60m
4:39AM3.52m
4:52PM3.70m
5:13AM3.59m
5:24PM3.79m
5:45AM3.64m
5:56PM3.87m
Low Tide
7:20PM1.14m
7:50AM1.09m
8:19PM1.08m
8:44AM1.03m
9:13PM0.97m
9:33AM0.93m
10:00PM0.82m
10:18AM0.81m
10:44PM0.68m
11:00AM0.69m
11:25PM0.56m
11:40AM0.59m
00:05AM0.49m
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clear
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:13
6:13
6:15
6:15
6:16
6:16
6:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:02
10:02
10:02
10:02
10:02
10:02
10:01
 mm
1
Temp °C
33
38
37
28
26
22
22
24
23
24
25
22
20
20
20
18
20
19
20
23
20
Feels °C
31
34
34
26
23
20
23
24
22
25
23
19
18
18
18
15
15
14
17
18
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.4
SSE
4
0.7
WSW
4
0.7
WSW
6
0.7
W
11
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.6
W
15
1.9
W
13
1.7
WNW
12
1.2
W
11
1.3
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
6
Energy kJ
40
24
12
11
5
18
37
110
125
94
61
44
38
38
167
1245
876
350
353
53
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
6
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
14
0.4
W
12
0.7
W
11
0.6
W
6
0.3
WSW
5
0.3
W
4
0.3
WSW
8
0.6
W
8
0.7
WNW
6
0.7
W
9
Energy kJ
2
1
4
44
114
25
6
4
11
50
39
87
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
15
0.3
W
9
Energy kJ
1
4
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
3
0.5
SSE
4
0.5
WSW
10
0.5
NW
3
0.6
WNW
4
0.5
WNW
4
0.5
W
6
0.6
W
6
0.8
WNW
4
2
WNW
12
1.3
NW
6
1.6
WNW
10
0.8
N
4
Energy kJ
2
7
56
5
8
10
19
24
25
1127
128
471
22
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
494
906
345
324
312
0
11
0
0
0
258
0
247
558
0
12
315
14
0
282
14
Best forecast wave conditions in Vendee
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
9
7
6
6
7
5
5
5
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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