Saint Nicolas Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.42° N 1.65° W

Saint Nicolas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Saint Nicolas sea temperature is
21.3° C
0.6° 

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 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, W swell with 1,314 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Saint Nicolas in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM. 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 21st Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf 5PM (Fri 28th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 28th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sun night, min 15°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Fri night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SW by Thu morning).

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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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W
10
1
W
9
0.9
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.4
W
9
0.9
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4
0.3
WSW
13
0.5
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
10
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WSW
9
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9
0.3
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8
0.7
SSW
4
1.1
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7
0.9
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7
0.7
WSW
7
0.9
W
8
1.5
WSW
8
1.7
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2.4
W
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
231
165
118
44
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25
34
65
38
33
16
13
12
110
64
48
98
266
345
779
Wind (km/h)
25
W
10
NW
10
E
15
W
30
ENE
35
ENE
25
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35
E
20
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SW
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SSW
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SW
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SSW
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NW
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SW
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WSW
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High Tide
1:18AM2.81m
1:55PM2.96m
2:39AM2.94m
3:01PM3.16m
3:32AM3.15m
3:47PM3.41m
4:11AM3.39m
4:23PM3.68m
4:43AM3.61m
4:53PM3.92m
5:11AM3.81m
5:21PM4.13m
Low Tide
5:51PM1.50m
6:23AM1.60m
7:10PM1.55m
7:42AM1.55m
8:25PM1.39m
8:48AM1.32m
9:22PM1.10m
9:38AM1.01m
10:06PM0.79m
10:19AM0.70m
10:44PM0.48m
10:56AM0.42m
11:19PM0.22m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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