Saint Nicolas Surf Break
Lat Long: 46.42° N 1.65° W

Saint Nicolas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Saint Nicolas

Issued: 1 am 08 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Saint Nicolas sea temperature is
19.9° C

3.0°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 8 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 8 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, W swell with 872 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 8 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s 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 Monday (Jun 08) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s 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 1.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) 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 Monday (Jun 08) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 8th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 8th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 8th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 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 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NE by Sat night).

Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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
12
1.5
W
11
1.3
W
11
1.5
W
11
1.4
W
11
1.4
W
10
1.3
W
10
1.2
W
10
1.4
WNW
10
1
W
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
W
12
0.9
W
11
0.8
W
11
0.8
W
11
0.8
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
594
563
394
507
442
432
374
308
373
176
135
103
125
131
108
205
220
202
160
154
138
Wind (km/h)
20
W
30
WSW
25
NW
20
W
20
W
15
WNW
15
W
25
WNW
15
NW
5
W
25
WNW
15
NW
15
NW
25
WNW
20
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
NE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
10:45AM3.12m
11:09PM3.37m
12:05PM3.20m
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
Low Tide
5:04PM1.11m
5:42AM0.95m
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
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part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
<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
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9:55
9:57
9:57
9:58
9:59
9:59
10:00
 mm
1
Temp °C
16
17
16
15
16
15
16
16
15
14
15
16
18
21
25
21
30
30
24
31
30
Feels °C
12
12
13
11
12
12
13
12
10
13
11
15
17
18
23
18
26
26
20
25
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
W
12
1.5
W
11
1.3
W
11
1.5
W
11
1.4
W
11
1.4
W
10
1.3
W
10
1.2
W
10
1.4
WNW
10
1
W
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.6
W
9
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
W
12
0.9
W
11
0.8
W
11
0.8
W
11
0.8
W
10
Energy kJ
594
563
394
507
442
432
374
308
373
176
135
57
125
131
108
205
220
202
160
154
138
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
8
0.4
SE
3
Energy kJ
12
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
3
1.5
WNW
6
1.1
W
11
0.9
W
10
0.2
ENE
2
0.8
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
3
0.5
E
3
0.5
E
3
0.7
E
4
0.7
ESE
4
0.4
ESE
3
0.3
ESE
3
Energy kJ
3
176
274
175
1
103
1
5
6
12
16
4
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
2
1
1
2
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
47
337
295
29
47
47
0
248
0
0
343
0
0
0
11
12
11
104
165
17
104
Best forecast wave conditions in Vendee
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
6
5
6
9
9
7
5
9
9
7
6
7
7
7
4
5
6
5
4
7
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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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