Saint Nicolas Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.42° N 1.65° W

Saint Nicolas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 22 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Saint Nicolas sea temperature is
16.7°C
0.1° 

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 22 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 14s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 16s period, W swell with 26,193 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 14s 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 Friday (Oct 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.5m 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 7.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 23rd Oct)21ft (6.5m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 23rd Oct)21ft (6.5m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 23rd Oct)25ft (7.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the W on Fri morning, light winds from the W by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Thu
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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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Wednesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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W
12
4
WSW
10
7.5
W
16
5.5
W
15
3.5
W
13
2.4
W
12
2.4
W
11
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W
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4.5
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3.5
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2.5
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2.5
W
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2.2
W
12
2.1
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12
1.6
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2361
2842
26193
13537
4059
1599
1470
1896
5034
4049
2542
1314
972
765
1111
1927
1974
1392
1290
699
Wind (km/h)
35
SW
55
SW
60
W
45
WNW
30
WNW
20
W
30
WSW
45
WSW
50
WSW
25
NW
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ENE
25
SSE
20
SSW
15
S
20
SSW
25
NW
10
N
15
E
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ENE
20
ENE
Wind State
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cross
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
3:04PM3.63m
3:28AM3.63m
3:36PM3.91m
3:58AM3.92m
4:08PM4.17m
4:29AM4.17m
4:41PM4.37m
5:00AM4.36m
5:15PM4.47m
5:32AM4.45m
5:51PM4.45m
6:07AM4.44m
6:29PM4.32m
Low Tide
8:52PM0.75m
9:09AM0.71m
9:33PM0.40m
9:50AM0.37m
10:12PM0.10m
10:30AM0.07m
10:51PM-0.11m
11:10AM-0.15m
11:31PM-0.21m
11:52AM-0.25m
00:13AM-0.19m
12:35PM-0.23m
00:56AM-0.04m
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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