Saint Nicolas surfForecast / Vendee / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 27 May 2026 CEST
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Saint Nicolas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Saint Nicolas sea temperature is
18.5° C
(Which is 2.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Saint Nicolas surf forecast from 27 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, WSW swell with 1,230 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Thursday (May 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 28th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 31st May)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 3rd Jun)6ft (1.9m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat night, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the W by Tue morning).

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wed
3
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
3
1
3
2
2
0
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.3
WSW
13
0.5
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
13
1.4
W
12
1.5
W
12
1.5
W
12
1.4
W
11
1.3
W
11
1.9
W
6
2
W
8
1.9
W
8
1.6
W
9
1.6
W
9
1.9
WSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
100
96
71
43
27
35
65
104
123
171
547
615
617
485
403
264
470
501
399
430
1230
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
15
ESE
10
S
15
E
10
SE
10
WSW
10
NNE
10
SW
20
WNW
20
NNW
10
WNW
25
WNW
15
WNW
15
WSW
20
WSW
35
WSW
35
W
35
W
25
W
30
SW
35
SSW
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
3:45AM3.71m
4:06PM3.75m
4:21AM3.74m
4:37PM3.82m
4:53AM3.75m
5:05PM3.87m
5:21AM3.75m
5:31PM3.89m
5:49AM3.73m
5:57PM3.89m
6:16AM3.67m
6:27PM3.84m
6:45AM3.59m
6:58PM3.77m
Low Tide
8:55PM0.81m
9:18AM0.69m
9:41PM0.66m
10:00AM0.60m
10:23PM0.54m
10:40AM0.53m
11:03PM0.46m
11:19AM0.50m
11:42PM0.42m
11:57AM0.52m
00:21AM0.45m
12:36PM0.57m
1:00AM0.53m
1:14PM0.65m
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6:20
6:20
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:16
6:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:45
9:46
9:47
9:49
9:50
9:51
9:51
9:52
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Temp °C
29
26
30
30
24
26
25
22
20
20
17
18
18
17
17
17
17
17
17
16
17
28
25
30
29
23
25
25
24
19
18
16
15
15
15
15
13
11
11
12
11
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.5
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.8
W
10
1.2
WNW
6
1.4
W
12
1.5
W
12
1.5
W
12
1.4
W
11
1.3
W
11
0.2
W
16
0.7
W
13
1.8
W
13
Energy kJ
100
96
71
43
27
26
65
104
123
110
547
615
617
485
403
20
176
1070
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
3
0.2
SSE
3
0.3
WSW
13
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
6
0.1
W
15
0.7
W
13
0.2
W
16
0.7
W
13
Energy kJ
1
1
35
22
14
5
171
20
165
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
15
0.2
SSE
3
0.2
SSW
5
0.1
SW
4
0.1
W
16
0.6
W
9
Energy kJ
4
1
2
1
5
61
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
3
1.1
W
12
1
W
11
1.9
W
6
2
W
8
1.9
W
8
1.6
W
9
1.6
W
9
1.9
WSW
13
Energy kJ
5
336
247
264
470
501
399
430
1230
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
3
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
11
46
108
203
0
0
20
194
14
0
47
0
0
47
337
362
599
337
107
336
Best forecast wave conditions in Vendee
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
1
3
3
1
1
1
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
9
6
5
4
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
4
4
4
5
6
4
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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