Snow-ForecastSnow-ForecastMountain-ForecastMountain-ForecastTide-ForecastTide-ForecastWeather-ForecastWeather-Forecast
Search by country, region, or break
Search by country, region, or break

Quick Links

Surf Forecasts:

Saint Nicolas surfForecast / Vendee / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 15 Mar 2026 CET
Forecast update in hr  min  s Forecast update imminent
Saint Nicolas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Saint Nicolas sea temperature is
12.4° C
 (Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Sunday (Mar 15) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period. 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 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 4s period and expected on Friday (Mar 20) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 15th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Best Surf 4PM (Mon 16th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 17s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 16th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 17s

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

Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent 
16 DaysHourly
Print Table

Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Fri night).

Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
3
5
2
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
See all maps
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
W
1.6
W
1.5
W
1.3
W
2.3
W
2.4
W
2
W
1.7
W
1.5
W
1.6
W
1.2
WSW
2.3
W
1.7
W
1.5
W
1.2
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
0.6
W
0.4
W
1
ENE
0.4
W
Period(s) (?)13131312171616151413181514141313121211413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)109485274645631042969193313149068889402502116380449926019098373253
Wind
(km/h)
10
N
15
WSW
20
SW
10
N
10
WNW
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
20
E
20
E
20
E
25
E
25
ESE
10
E
15
ENE
25
ENE
25
NE
30
NE
30
NE
30
NE
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		crosscrosscrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:55PM
3.39
3:06AM
3.72
3:27PM
3.70
3:36AM
4.04
3:56PM
3.98
4:06AM
4.32
4:25PM
4.21
4:35AM
4.52
4:54PM
4.37
5:06AM
4.62
5:24PM
4.44
5:38AM
4.59
5:55PM
4.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:25PM
0.99
8:52AM
0.69
9:06PM
0.60
9:31AM
0.30
9:44PM
0.24
10:08AM
-0.04
10:21PM
-0.05
10:44AM
-0.27
10:59PM
-0.25
11:22AM
-0.37
11:38PM
-0.32
12:01PM
-0.32
12:19AM
-0.25
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunrise7:20--7:18--7:16--7:13--7:11--7:09--7:07--
Sunset-7:10--7:12--7:14--7:15--7:15--7:17--7:19-
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
---------------------
Temp. °C81011910913171417191414171514159974
Feels °C (?)56767791510141591015128911-1-2
  • Map Icons:
  • Break
  • Live Wave Height (m)
  • Live Wind Speed (km/h)
  • Surf Rating (10 Max)
  • Ocean Swells (m)
  • Wind Speed (km/h)
Map placeholder

Latest Updates

Surf-Forecast Premium Launches 16-day Forecast and New, Improved Modelling
Ben Mondy

Surf-Forecast Premium Launches 16-day Forecast and New, Improved Modelling

Get 16% off your subscription with code 16DAYS—available for 16 days only, until March 25, 2026. Surf-Forecast Premium just got better. All paid subscribers will now see a full 16-day forecast, surf reports and wind and tide data for over 7,000 of the world's best surf spots. Premium members will also have access to a new high-resolution forecast model, which enhances our current forecasts by making them quicker and more accurate. That’s more lead time. More confidence. More chances to score g

Save Up to 20% on SIXT Rental Cars Worldwide – Exclusive Surf-Forecast Deal
travel
Surf Forecast

Save Up to 20% on SIXT Rental Cars Worldwide – Exclusive Surf-Forecast Deal

Surf road trips just got even better. Surf-Forecast users can now save up to 20% on SIXT rental cars worldwide during the promotional period until March 31, 2026. Whether you’re planning a legendary California road trip, chasing waves along Europe’s coasts, or exploring remote surf destinations, this exclusive SIXT offer helps you travel smarter and cheaper. And if you want some inspiration on where to go, check out our article Five Iconic Surf Road Trips. Click and get your SIXT discount

Read more

Read more

Discover more articles and updates in the Greenroom.

submit an eyeball surf report

Quick surf report for Saint Nicolas:

join our community of surf reporters

FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website

The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Saint Nicolas surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.

View detailed surf forecast for Saint Nicolas at:
surf-forecast.com

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.

Nearest locationNearest
Nearest locationNearest
Nearest locationNearest