Saint Nicolas Surf Break

Saint Nicolas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 46.42° N 1.65° W

Issued: 1 pm 14 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Saint Nicolas sea temperature is
18.7° C

1.0°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 14 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 17 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, W swell with 249 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 14 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s 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 Sunday (Jun 14) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s 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 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 14th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 17th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 18th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu night, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
2
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
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)
0.8
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.6
W
11
1
W
11
1
W
11
1
W
11
1
W
10
1
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.6
W
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
149
98
70
61
62
45
40
89
224
233
220
198
192
148
136
106
99
69
66
46
41
Wind (km/h)
5
S
20
E
20
SE
15
SW
10
NW
5
WNW
25
WNW
15
NNW
10
W
20
WNW
20
N
10
SSE
5
NW
15
WNW
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
WSW
10
SW
20
WNW
15
NNW
10
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
4:45PM4.28m
5:16AM4.23m
5:35PM4.41m
6:09AM4.23m
6:27PM4.45m
7:03AM4.13m
7:20PM4.39m
7:58AM3.98m
8:16PM4.26m
8:56AM3.78m
9:16PM4.06m
9:58AM3.59m
10:19PM3.84m
11:02AM3.43m
Low Tide
10:54PM-0.08m
11:16AM-0.01m
11:45PM-0.22m
12:06PM-0.05m
00:36AM-0.24m
12:55PM-0.01m
1:26AM-0.15m
1:44PM0.11m
2:17AM0.04m
2:34PM0.30m
3:08AM0.28m
3:25PM0.53m
4:01AM0.54m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
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>
10:00
10:00
10:00
10:00
10:00
10:01
10:01
10:01
 mm
1
Temp °C
31
31
25
28
22
20
21
20
20
23
23
24
25
26
21
22
23
21
22
22
23
Feels °C
28
28
21
23
21
19
18
17
19
18
19
22
24
24
20
21
22
21
20
19
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.7
WNW
5
0.5
W
9
0.6
W
11
1
W
11
1
W
11
1
W
11
1
W
10
1
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.6
W
8
Energy kJ
149
98
70
61
62
30
40
89
224
233
220
198
192
148
136
106
99
69
66
46
41
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
3
0.1
W
12
0.4
SW
5
0.5
W
10
0.3
W
12
0.5
W
9
0.2
WNW
4
Energy kJ
1
3
6
45
26
41
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
5
0.2
SSW
4
0.1
NW
8
Energy kJ
7
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
3
0.5
SE
3
0.3
S
3
0.6
W
5
0.4
WNW
4
0.3
NW
4
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NNW
4
0.3
NW
3
0.2
WNW
3
0.4
NW
4
Energy kJ
3
5
1
17
6
2
2
5
1
1
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
12
12
111
248
0
0
258
0
0
0
14
20
0
0
20
0
0
120
247
203
11
Best forecast wave conditions in Vendee
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
8
8
7
5
5
5
9
9
9
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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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