Saint Nicolas Surf Break

Saint Nicolas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 46.42° N 1.65° W

Issued: 1 am 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Saint Nicolas sea temperature is
21.6° C

2.8°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 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 2 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, WNW swell with 363 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 (Jul 02) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s 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 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 2nd Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 2nd Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 3rd Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 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 30°C on Sat night, min 15°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu night, light winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Mon night, min 21°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sun night, calm by Mon afternoon).

Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
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
0
2
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
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)
1.1
W
10
1.2
WNW
9
0.6
W
9
1
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
10
0.9
W
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
W
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.7
NW
9
0.6
NW
4
0.3
WNW
8
0.7
NW
10
0.4
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
231
232
60
240
269
164
177
167
100
70
72
42
63
75
45
26
75
13
13
98
33
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
30
WNW
15
N
10
N
25
WNW
30
NNE
15
ENE
20
WNW
30
NNE
10
NE
20
NW
30
NE
15
ENE
15
WNW
25
NE
10
E
25
WNW
25
NE
15
ESE
20
WSW
15
NNW
Wind State
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross
cross-on
off
cross
on
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:57PM3.91m
7:14AM3.62m
7:27PM3.88m
7:45AM3.58m
7:59PM3.83m
8:19AM3.52m
8:34PM3.76m
8:59AM3.46m
9:17PM3.66m
9:48AM3.39m
10:10PM3.56m
10:52AM3.34m
11:20PM3.47m
Low Tide
12:56PM0.50m
1:21AM0.46m
1:34PM0.52m
2:00AM0.49m
2:12PM0.58m
2:39AM0.55m
2:52PM0.66m
3:21AM0.62m
3:37PM0.77m
4:07AM0.71m
4:27PM0.87m
4:59AM0.80m
5:24PM0.94m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:01
10:01
10:01
10:00
10:00
10:00
10:00
 mm
Temp °C
18
20
19
20
24
25
25
29
30
26
31
32
26
32
34
31
34
34
31
36
34
Feels °C
16
17
16
19
21
20
21
26
24
24
27
26
23
28
30
28
28
28
26
32
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
W
10
0.6
W
9
1
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
10
0.9
W
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
W
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.6
NW
4
0.3
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
10
0.5
NW
4
Energy kJ
231
60
240
269
164
177
167
100
70
72
42
63
75
45
26
13
13
33
9
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
13
0.6
WNW
5
0.5
WNW
5
0.4
WNW
4
0.2
WNW
10
0.5
NW
4
0.1
NW
4
0.4
NW
4
0.2
NNE
4
0.3
WNW
8
0.2
NNW
4
0.4
WNW
10
Energy kJ
13
19
14
8
9
9
1
6
2
13
2
33
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
11
0.2
W
10
0.1
W
7
Energy kJ
2
8
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
5
0.2
ENE
3
0.9
NW
5
0.3
ENE
3
0.8
NNW
4
0.2
ENE
3
0.6
NE
3
0.4
ENE
3
0.3
NE
2
0.7
NW
9
0.7
NNE
3
0.3
NE
3
0.7
NW
10
0.3
NE
2
Energy kJ
232
40
1
41
2
27
1
6
3
1
75
10
2
98
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
315
11
0
337
104
11
0
67
11
0
171
11
0
68
178
0
135
192
274
11
Best forecast wave conditions in Vendee
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
9
9
5
5
5
7
5
5
9
7
7
7
9
9
7
7
9
9
6
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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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