Saint Nicolas Surf Break

Saint Nicolas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 46.42° N 1.65° W

Issued: 1 pm 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Saint Nicolas sea temperature is
19.2° C

2.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, W swell with 505 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 9 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Jun 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period. 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 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 11) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 9th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 9th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 9th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sun night, min 17°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat night).

Tue
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
W
11
1.4
W
10
1.3
W
10
1.2
W
10
1.2
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
9
1
W
12
1
W
12
0.9
W
11
0.8
W
11
0.8
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
507
432
374
302
294
144
135
80
73
73
111
309
289
202
154
149
100
135
125
85
56
Wind (km/h)
25
W
15
WNW
15
WNW
25
WNW
20
NW
5
WSW
20
W
15
WNW
10
NNE
15
WNW
20
NE
20
E
25
E
30
ENE
30
E
15
S
20
E
20
SSE
15
SSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
00:25AM3.45m
1:13PM3.37m
1:32AM3.60m
2:11PM3.61m
2:32AM3.80m
3:04PM3.86m
3:28AM3.99m
3:55PM4.09m
4:22AM4.15m
4:45PM4.28m
5:16AM4.23m
5:35PM4.41m
6:09AM4.23m
Low Tide
6:05PM1.07m
6:42AM0.85m
7:07PM0.93m
7:41AM0.68m
8:08PM0.69m
8:39AM0.48m
9:06PM0.42m
9:34AM0.28m
10:01PM0.14m
10:26AM0.11m
10:54PM-0.08m
11:16AM-0.01m
11:45PM-0.22m
12:06PM-0.05m
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:57
9:57
9:58
9:59
9:59
10:00
10:00
10:00
 mm
1
Temp °C
15
16
15
16
15
14
15
15
15
20
24
21
30
31
24
31
32
24
23
20
18
Feels °C
10
12
12
12
10
12
11
10
14
18
21
18
25
25
19
28
30
21
21
19
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
W
10
1.3
W
10
1.2
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
9
1
W
12
1
W
12
0.9
W
11
0.8
W
11
0.8
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
9
Energy kJ
432
374
302
158
144
135
80
73
73
111
309
289
202
154
149
100
135
125
85
56
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
8
0.2
W
14
0.3
SSE
4
0.2
S
4
Energy kJ
12
16
3
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
14
0.2
W
13
Energy kJ
16
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
W
11
1.2
WNW
10
0.6
W
9
0.4
WNW
4
0.3
NE
2
0.5
E
3
0.4
ESE
3
0.6
E
3
0.5
SE
4
0.2
SSE
4
0.2
S
3
0.4
SSE
3
Energy kJ
507
294
58
5
1
5
3
7
6
1
1
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
343
0
0
47
0
0
343
0
0
248
11
12
24
120
50
20
12
20
258
0
454
Best forecast wave conditions in Vendee
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
7
8
7
6
5
8
7
5
4
6
5
4
5
4
6
5
4
4
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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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