Saint Nicolas Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.42° N 1.65° W

Saint Nicolas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Saint Nicolas sea temperature is
21.0° C
0.3° 

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 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, WSW swell with 1,023 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period with WNW 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 (Aug 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 20th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf 2PM (Thu 27th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 27th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat night, min 15°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun night, light winds from the W by Mon night).

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Saturday
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Direction
Period (s)
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W
9
1.2
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
1.1
W
9
0.9
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.4
W
9
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4
0.2
WSW
13
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
9
0.3
WSW
8
0.2
W
11
1.2
WSW
7
0.9
WSW
7
1.5
W
8
1.2
W
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
203
276
276
365
199
118
67
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25
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35
31
32
25
13
10
144
80
320
172
Wind (km/h)
20
W
20
WNW
15
NW
25
WNW
10
WNW
15
E
5
W
30
NE
35
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25
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30
ENE
25
E
20
SW
20
SW
5
SSW
25
SW
20
WNW
20
SE
15
N
25
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High Tide
10:22PM2.93m
11:40AM2.92m
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
Low Tide
4:45PM1.26m
5:12AM1.44m
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
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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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