Saint Nicolas Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.42° N 1.65° W

Saint Nicolas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 18 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Saint Nicolas sea temperature is
21.0°C
1.9° 

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 18 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, W swell with 1,225 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s 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 (Sep 18) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 18th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 2PM (Fri 18th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 18th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed night, min 20°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
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Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
W
16
1.6
W
16
1.3
W
14
1.1
W
12
0.9
WNW
12
1
W
11
1
WNW
11
1
W
11
1
W
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
11
0.7
W
11
0.8
W
11
0.8
W
16
1.4
W
14
1.2
W
13
1
W
12
0.8
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
401
1225
665
371
240
256
259
242
247
202
205
189
142
93
121
154
306
700
473
285
163
Wind (km/h)
10
N
20
WNW
10
NNW
5
SSW
15
WNW
15
N
10
NNE
20
WNW
20
NE
20
ENE
10
N
20
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
5
NNE
20
ENE
20
E
10
SW
15
ENE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
8:44AM3.22m
9:08PM2.92m
9:36AM2.93m
00:43AM2.69m
1:23PM2.87m
2:12AM2.85m
2:31PM3.11m
3:02AM3.11m
3:15PM3.40m
3:39AM3.38m
3:49PM3.69m
4:10AM3.65m
4:18PM3.97m
4:37AM3.91m
Low Tide
4:05PM1.30m
4:29AM1.51m
5:11PM1.56m
5:42AM1.68m
6:34PM1.62m
7:06AM1.63m
7:53PM1.44m
8:16AM1.37m
8:51PM1.11m
9:07AM1.03m
9:34PM0.75m
9:48AM0.67m
10:12PM0.40m
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clear
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clear
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7:47
7:48
7:50
7:50
7:52
7:52
7:54
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8:13
8:10
8:08
8:07
8:05
8:02
8:00
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Temp °C
15
18
17
16
18
17
18
24
25
20
28
29
20
29
29
21
29
30
22
29
27
Feels °C
13
15
14
16
16
15
17
21
21
18
27
27
15
25
25
18
27
27
18
27
24
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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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