Saint Nicolas Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.42° N 1.65° W

Saint Nicolas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Saint Nicolas sea temperature is
21.5° C
2.1° 

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 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, WNW swell with 262 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) 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 2.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 16th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 16th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 13th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 37°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
2.1
WNW
6
0.1
W
8
0.8
WSW
6
0.5
WSW
6
0.2
W
12
0.2
W
12
0.3
W
11
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
10
1.4
WNW
6
0.4
W
9
0.7
W
7
0.7
W
6
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
8
0.4
WSW
6
0.5
W
7
0.9
WNW
4
0.9
WNW
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
27
26
0
1
42
22
11
10
21
17
17
150
23
42
41
15
12
12
23
0
39
Wind (km/h)
20
E
0
WSW
40
WNW
15
SW
20
SSW
5
N
10
W
20
WNW
20
NW
20
W
25
W
20
NW
25
NNW
25
WNW
15
NW
15
W
20
W
15
WNW
10
WSW
20
WNW
20
N
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
off
cross
cross
glassy
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:49PM3.95m
4:23AM3.96m
4:45PM4.22m
5:18AM4.12m
5:37PM4.43m
6:09AM4.20m
6:26PM4.54m
6:57AM4.20m
7:13PM4.54m
7:43AM4.11m
7:58PM4.43m
8:28AM3.95m
8:43PM4.20m
Low Tide
9:14AM0.54m
9:46PM0.30m
10:11AM0.30m
10:42PM0.03m
11:03AM0.09m
11:34PM-0.18m
11:52AM-0.06m
00:23AM-0.28m
12:39PM-0.12m
1:10AM-0.25m
1:25PM-0.07m
1:55AM-0.11m
2:10PM0.09m
2:40AM0.13m
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6:24
6:26
6:26
6:28
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6:30
6:31
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9:58
9:57
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Temp °C
32
37
36
24
25
23
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29
27
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24
22
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Feels °C
29
36
33
24
25
23
25
26
23
23
22
19
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20
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21
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21
20
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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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