Saint Nicolas surfForecast / Vendee / France

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 20 Nov 2025 CET
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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
14.9° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Saint Nicolas in the next 12 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 25) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Nov 21) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 20th Nov)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf 4PM (Mon 24th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 25th Nov)11ft (3.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saint Nicolas over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat morning, min 4°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Fri night, strong winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat night, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun night, strong winds from the NW by Mon night).

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wed
26
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
2
2
1
3
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2
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
NW
0.5
W
0.5
W
1.2
NW
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.6
W
0.8
W
0.9
W
1.8
W
1.7
WSW
1.8
W
2.1
W
2.4
W
3
W
3.5
WNW
2.5
WNW
2
WNW
1.5
WNW
1
WNW
1
WNW
Period(s) (?)811117111114131381289109101010101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)322616413557551442222803589203676991129140622161522853446205175
Wind
(km/h)
25
NNW
10
N
20
N
20
NNW
25
N
25
N
10
NE
25
SSW
40
SSW
15
NNW
35
W
30
WNW
20
ENE
35
NW
45
WNW
35
NNW
35
NNW
40
N
25
N
25
NNE
20
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcrossoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:10AM
3.98
4:24PM
3.88
4:33AM
3.99
4:49PM
3.83
4:58AM
3.96
5:15PM
3.75
5:25AM
3.89
5:43PM
3.63
5:56AM
3.77
6:14PM
3.48
6:31AM
3.63
6:51PM
3.32
7:13AM
3.48
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:17AM
0.33
10:33PM
0.39
10:54AM
0.34
11:09PM
0.45
11:31AM
0.41
11:45PM
0.55
12:09PM
0.53
12:23AM
0.68
12:48PM
0.69
1:03AM
0.84
1:31PM
0.86
1:47AM
0.99
2:19PM
0.99
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wed
26
Sunrise-8:14--8:15--8:17--8:18--8:18--8:21--8:22-
Sunset--5:29--5:28--5:27--5:25--5:25--5:24--5:23
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
cloud
rain showers
light rain
thunderstorm
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-------2722-21342-----
Temp. °C77767891111141414111111101010878
Feels °C (?)1210-11453988931021212
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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 12 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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