Saint Nicolas Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.42° N 1.65° W

Saint Nicolas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 06 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Saint Nicolas sea temperature is
19.1°C
1.3° 

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 6 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 10 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 8 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, NW swell with 681 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with WNW 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 (Oct 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 7th Oct)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf11AM (Sat 10th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 8th Oct)6ft (1.9m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Tue night, fresh winds from the N by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
6
Wednesday
7
Thursday
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Friday
9
Saturday
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Sunday
11
Monday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
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0.5
W
12
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11
0.6
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11
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WNW
11
0.3
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10
2
NW
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0.7
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14
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0.7
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0.6
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11
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10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
70
68
88
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477
362
190
103
140
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181
531
392
250
181
304
224
123
83
51
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
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S
15
S
20
NW
30
NNW
30
NNW
20
N
25
NW
10
WNW
20
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25
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25
WSW
20
WNW
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NNE
10
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10
WNW
15
ENE
15
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5
SSE
5
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High Tide
2:43PM3.77m
3:17AM3.71m
3:33PM4.07m
4:02AM3.97m
4:16PM4.29m
4:40AM4.16m
4:53PM4.41m
5:13AM4.27m
5:25PM4.42m
5:41AM4.29m
5:53PM4.34m
6:04AM4.25m
6:17PM4.19m
Low Tide
8:13PM0.74m
8:35AM0.75m
9:09PM0.42m
9:27AM0.42m
9:55PM0.14m
10:11AM0.14m
10:36PM-0.05m
10:52AM-0.04m
11:14PM-0.13m
11:31AM-0.12m
11:50PM-0.09m
12:08PM-0.08m
00:26AM0.05m
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Temp °C
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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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