Saint Nicolas Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.42° N 1.65° W

Saint Nicolas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 12 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Saint Nicolas sea temperature is
14.0°C
1.1° 

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 12 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 16 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 18 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 15,632 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 16 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period with WSW 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 Monday (Nov 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Saint Nicolas in the next 16 days are 6.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 15) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 16th Nov)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 16th Nov)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 18th Nov)21ft (6.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed night, min 5°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sat night, near gales from the WSW by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
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WSW
11
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
512
297
167
69
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79
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1635
2795
4452
3087
901
1655
7400
15632
9759
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Wind (km/h)
25
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30
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30
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30
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25
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20
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20
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35
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50
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High Tide
5:23AM3.95m
5:40PM3.68m
5:50AM3.81m
6:08PM3.50m
6:22AM3.63m
6:42PM3.29m
7:01AM3.42m
7:24PM3.08m
7:50AM3.22m
8:27PM2.90m
9:11AM3.08m
10:46PM2.85m
11:11AM3.10m
00:06AM3.01m
Low Tide
12:02PM0.40m
00:17AM0.60m
12:42PM0.62m
00:56AM0.82m
1:24PM0.86m
1:39AM1.04m
2:10PM1.08m
2:27AM1.24m
3:03PM1.25m
3:22AM1.38m
4:03PM1.32m
4:25AM1.42m
5:07PM1.26m
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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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