Saint Nicolas surfForecast / Vendee / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 06 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
16.1° C
(Which is 2.4°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 Wednesday (May 06) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s is also forecast. 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 6th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 6th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 11th May)7ft (2.1m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the SW by Sun night).

Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
6
0.6
WNW
5
0.5
WNW
5
0.4
WNW
5
0.3
WNW
7
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
W
15
0.3
W
14
0.4
W
13
0.4
W
12
0.4
W
12
1.3
S
5
1.7
SW
6
2.1
WSW
7
1.6
WSW
7
1.2
NW
6
0.4
WSW
6
0.7
NW
6
0.6
WNW
6
0.3
WNW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
13
33
20
15
8
10
6
18
36
55
47
44
90
182
373
223
116
14
38
27
9
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
25
WNW
10
WNW
0
SE
10
WNW
20
NE
20
ESE
15
SE
10
SE
20
ESE
10
SE
10
SE
35
SSE
35
SW
35
WSW
25
WSW
25
W
35
WNW
35
WSW
50
NW
20
NNW
cross-off
off
off
glassy
off
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
High Tide
7:35PM3.58m
7:55AM3.27m
8:15PM3.38m
8:40AM3.06m
9:09PM3.19m
9:50AM2.89m
10:41PM3.09m
12:11PM2.90m
00:33AM3.17m
1:24PM3.10m
1:36AM3.40m
2:15PM3.38m
2:26AM3.67m
Low Tide
2:12PM0.89m
2:39AM0.93m
2:55PM1.10m
3:26AM1.14m
3:44PM1.28m
4:21AM1.28m
4:43PM1.39m
5:24AM1.30m
5:48PM1.38m
6:30AM1.18m
6:54PM1.22m
7:31AM0.93m
7:53PM0.96m
light rain
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
mod rain
light rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
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6:45
6:43
6:43
6:41
6:39
6:39
6:37
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9:21
9:22
9:22
9:24
9:25
9:27
9:29
4
2
6
1
3
4
1
1
1
2
2
2
Temp °C
10
14
14
13
15
15
15
20
20
16
21
20
16
16
15
15
15
14
11
12
12
6
11
10
12
13
11
11
17
17
13
19
20
10
11
9
11
11
9
2
2
3
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
8
0.2
WSW
5
0.6
WNW
5
0.5
WNW
5
0.4
WNW
5
0.3
WNW
7
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
7
0.3
W
14
0.4
W
13
0.4
W
12
0.4
W
12
0.3
W
11
0.4
WNW
10
0.7
SW
6
0.4
WSW
6
0.7
NW
6
0.1
W
9
0.3
WNW
7
Energy kJ
13
2
20
15
8
10
6
5
36
55
47
44
21
33
39
14
38
2
9
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
5
0.1
W
8
0.1
NW
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
7
0.3
NW
3
0.1
W
16
0.2
W
15
0.2
WNW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.4
SSE
4
0.3
W
5
0.2
W
8
0.3
WNW
10
0.4
WSW
6
0.1
SW
5
0.1
W
13
Energy kJ
4
1
4
9
5
2
5
18
5
2
5
4
5
20
14
1
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
8
0.1
SW
5
0.2
WNW
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.3
WSW
5
0.1
NW
7
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
9
Energy kJ
1
2
1
1
8
2
1
1
1
1
5
2
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNW
5
0.7
WNW
6
0.4
NE
3
0.3
E
3
0.4
SSE
3
0.4
SSE
3
0.5
S
4
1.3
S
5
1.7
SW
6
2.1
WSW
7
1.6
WSW
7
1.2
NW
6
1
NW
6
0.2
NNE
3
0.6
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
4
Energy kJ
17
33
2
1
3
5
8
90
182
373
223
116
58
1
27
7
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)
248
337
161
247
269
247
247
165
108
49
49
12
248
295
247
47
255
295
337
311
425
Best forecast wave conditions in Vendee
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
6
7
5
5
6
7
7
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
7
9
9
9
9
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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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