Surf Forecasts:
Saint Nicolas surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, W swell with 505 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 9 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Jun 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s 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 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 11) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 9th Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 9th Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 9th Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saint Nicolas over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sun night, min 17°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
507 | 432 | 374 | 302 | 294 | 144 | 135 | 80 | 73 | 73 | 111 | 309 | 289 | 202 | 154 | 149 | 100 | 135 | 125 | 85 | 56 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:25AM3.45m | 1:13PM3.37m | 1:32AM3.60m | 2:11PM3.61m | 2:32AM3.80m | 3:04PM3.86m | 3:28AM3.99m | 3:55PM4.09m | 4:22AM4.15m | 4:45PM4.28m | 5:16AM4.23m | 5:35PM4.41m | 6:09AM4.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:05PM1.07m | 6:42AM0.85m | 7:07PM0.93m | 7:41AM0.68m | 8:08PM0.69m | 8:39AM0.48m | 9:06PM0.42m | 9:34AM0.28m | 10:01PM0.14m | 10:26AM0.11m | 10:54PM-0.08m | 11:16AM-0.01m | 11:45PM-0.22m | 12:06PM-0.05m | |||||||
— | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | |
— | 9:57 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:59 | — | — | 9:59 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 10:00 | 10:00 | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 24 | 21 | 30 | 31 | 24 | 31 | 32 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 25 | 25 | 19 | 28 | 30 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 |
— | 432 | 374 | 302 | 158 | 144 | 135 | 80 | 73 | 73 | 111 | 309 | 289 | 202 | 154 | 149 | 100 | 135 | 125 | 85 | 56 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 14 | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 16 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 14 | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — | W 9 | WNW 4 | — | — | NE 2 | E 3 | ESE 3 | E 3 | SE 4 | — | — | SSE 4 | S 3 | — | SSE 3 |
507 | — | — | — | 294 | — | 58 | 5 | — | — | 1 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 6 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 343 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 343 | 0 | 0 | 248 | 11 | 12 | 24 | 120 | 50 | 20 | 12 | 20 | 258 | 0 | 454 |
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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.











