Saint Nicolas surfForecast / Vendee / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 02 May 2026 CEST
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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
15.5° C
(Which is 2.2°C warmer than 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 Sunday (May 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s. 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 0.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 3rd May)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 3rd May)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 2nd May)2ft (0.6m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
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)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
11
1.1
S
5
0.4
W
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
9
0.7
W
5
0.3
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
SW
4
0.3
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
7
0.4
NW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.2
W
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
82
64
30
35
33
26
11
19
52
44
31
30
13
4
12
6
10
9
16
12
15
Wind (km/h)
30
SSE
20
S
10
WSW
20
SW
20
WSW
5
NW
5
S
10
W
10
NNW
10
NW
20
W
15
W
15
WNW
20
W
10
W
10
W
10
WNW
15
NE
25
E
5
SE
10
NNE
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
cross-off
High Tide
5:50PM4.06m
6:04AM3.93m
6:11PM4.01m
6:26AM3.82m
6:35PM3.91m
6:52AM3.66m
7:03PM3.76m
7:21AM3.48m
7:35PM3.58m
7:55AM3.27m
8:15PM3.38m
8:40AM3.06m
9:09PM3.19m
Low Tide
11:43AM0.23m
00:03AM0.20m
12:19PM0.32m
00:40AM0.30m
12:55PM0.47m
1:18AM0.47m
1:32PM0.67m
1:57AM0.69m
2:12PM0.89m
2:39AM0.93m
2:55PM1.10m
3:26AM1.14m
3:44PM1.28m
4:21AM1.28m
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
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6:50
6:50
6:48
6:47
6:45
6:43
6:43
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9:15
9:16
9:17
9:20
9:21
9:22
9:22
3
3
4
1
2
Temp °C
13
16
16
14
15
14
13
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
13
14
14
13
16
16
8
13
14
12
12
11
12
13
11
12
11
10
11
10
11
10
11
11
7
15
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.7
SSW
4
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
9
0.7
W
5
0.4
W
5
0.3
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
SW
5
0.3
SW
4
0.3
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
7
0.4
NW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
7
Energy kJ
82
49
18
35
33
26
7
19
52
44
31
30
8
3
12
6
10
9
16
12
5
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
12
0.4
W
10
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
W
7
0.3
WNW
8
0.1
NW
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
NW
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
15
0.2
W
14
Energy kJ
29
27
30
6
6
13
11
9
5
2
1
13
4
2
1
1
3
1
4
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
11
0.3
W
9
0.2
S
4
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WSW
8
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
22
15
1
10
10
6
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
4
1.1
S
5
0.5
SW
4
0.6
WSW
4
0.3
W
4
0.4
WNW
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.5
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.8
WNW
6
0.8
WNW
6
0.7
WNW
5
0.8
WNW
5
0.4
WNW
5
0.3
NW
3
0.1
NW
4
0.3
NNW
3
Energy kJ
36
64
6
11
3
5
4
8
9
34
38
29
31
8
2
1
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
161
184
0
247
343
11
165
258
0
203
248
191
247
248
247
131
248
11
213
260
247
Best forecast wave conditions in Vendee
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
5
5
4
9
8
6
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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