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Saint Nicolas surfForecast / Vendee / France
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 18 May 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
15.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Wednesday (May 20) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 14s 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 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Wed 20th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Wed 20th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 20th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saint Nicolas over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue morning, calm by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Mon 25 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
W 12 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | |
270 | 572 | 705 | 509 | 1875 | 2197 | 1329 | 635 | 393 | 233 | 269 | 332 | 344 | 338 | 249 | 202 | 156 | 121 | 83 | 57 | 41 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 6:58AM4.18m | 7:15PM4.30m | 7:53AM3.92m | 8:12PM4.08m | 9:02AM3.63m | 9:26PM3.84m | 10:26AM3.41m | 10:52PM3.67m | 11:46AM3.31m | 00:10AM3.60m | 12:55PM3.33m | 1:17AM3.60m | 1:55PM3.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:47AM-0.25m | 1:08PM0.01m | 1:37AM-0.08m | 1:57PM0.24m | 2:30AM0.18m | 2:50PM0.50m | 3:27AM0.47m | 3:47PM0.76m | 4:28AM0.72m | 4:49PM0.96m | 5:33AM0.89m | 5:56PM1.07m | 6:39AM0.94m | 7:02PM1.05m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — |
 | 9:36 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:43 | — | 9:44 |
4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 29 |
11 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 16 | — | WSW 18 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
 kJ | 270 | 5 | — | 33 | 1875 | 2197 | 1329 | 635 | 393 | 233 | 269 | 332 | 344 | 338 | 249 | 202 | 156 | 121 | 83 | 57 | 41 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 15 | W 14 | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | WSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 17 | 549 | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 64 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | E 3 | — | E 2 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | NE 2 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | NE 3 | E 3 | — |
| kJ | 42 | 572 | 705 | 509 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 51 | 107 | 336 | 107 | 47 | 0 | 11 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 68 | 11 |
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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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