Saint Nicolas Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.42° N 1.65° W

Saint Nicolas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Saint Nicolas sea temperature is
20.6° C
0.0° 

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 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, W swell with 188 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s 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 (Aug 12) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s is also forecast. 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 0.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) 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 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Wed 12th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 12th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 14th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
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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)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
10
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.3
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.4
W
11
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.7
W
9
1
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
17
16
7
7
7
22
19
18
16
16
16
14
14
17
13
39
72
61
132
78
158
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
20
WNW
20
NE
15
E
10
WSW
20
WSW
10
WNW
20
W
5
WNW
5
NNW
20
WSW
10
N
10
SSE
20
W
15
N
15
WNW
25
WNW
15
NNW
10
NNW
30
WNW
25
NNE
Wind State
cross
off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
11:23AM3.29m
00:29AM3.26m
1:26PM3.33m
2:19AM3.38m
2:51PM3.59m
3:31AM3.63m
3:53PM3.94m
4:27AM3.91m
4:45PM4.27m
5:15AM4.13m
5:31PM4.51m
5:58AM4.27m
6:13PM4.64m
Low Tide
6:02PM1.01m
6:38AM1.06m
7:19PM0.97m
7:54AM0.97m
8:34PM0.73m
9:02AM0.71m
9:38PM0.39m
10:00AM0.38m
10:32PM0.06m
10:50AM0.08m
11:20PM-0.20m
11:36AM-0.14m
00:05AM-0.33m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:54
6:54
6:56
6:58
6:58
7:00
7:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:29
9:28
9:25
9:24
9:22
9:22
9:20
 mm
1
1
Temp °C
21
25
27
26
31
26
22
23
22
23
24
24
25
28
26
27
28
25
25
29
26
Feels °C
17
23
22
21
28
21
21
21
18
22
22
22
24
26
23
25
24
21
23
24
23
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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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