Saint Nicolas Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.42° N 1.65° W

Saint Nicolas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 23 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Saint Nicolas sea temperature is
20.2°C
1.4° 

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 23 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 25 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, W swell with 1,299 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 24 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s 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 (Sep 24) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s 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 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 26) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Thu 24th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 25th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 26th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the SSE by Tue morning).

Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
0
0
2
4
4
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
W
13
1.1
W
12
1
W
12
0.8
W
11
0.6
W
11
1.1
W
16
1.7
W
14
1.7
W
13
1.5
W
13
1.2
W
12
1.1
W
11
1
W
11
0.9
W
11
1
W
12
1.2
W
11
1.3
W
12
1.1
W
12
1
W
11
0.8
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
673
350
280
154
82
620
1175
1021
760
409
319
244
184
274
364
480
341
256
151
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
15
ESE
5
W
10
E
10
SE
20
W
20
WNW
10
NNE
15
W
10
N
10
WSW
15
WNW
5
N
10
E
10
SSW
15
SE
40
SSE
30
S
10
WSW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
4:10AM3.65m
4:18PM3.97m
4:37AM3.91m
4:46PM4.21m
5:04AM4.12m
5:13PM4.39m
5:30AM4.28m
5:41PM4.49m
5:58AM4.37m
6:11PM4.48m
6:26AM4.36m
6:43PM4.37m
Low Tide
9:34PM0.75m
9:48AM0.67m
10:12PM0.40m
10:25AM0.35m
10:47PM0.10m
11:01AM0.08m
11:22PM-0.11m
11:37AM-0.11m
11:58PM-0.22m
12:15PM-0.19m
00:36AM-0.20m
12:54PM-0.16m
1:16AM-0.05m
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light rain
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cloud
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7:54
7:56
7:56
7:58
8:00
8:00
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8:02
8:00
7:59
7:57
7:54
7:52
7:51
 mm
2
2
Temp °C
28
23
28
27
22
22
19
15
18
17
17
19
18
18
19
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20
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Feels °C
24
19
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24
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15
17
20
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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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