Saint Nicolas surfForecast / Vendee / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 11 Apr 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
13.7° C
(Which is 1.8°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 Saturday (Apr 11) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 13s. 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 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 11AM. 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 Friday (Apr 17) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sat 11th Apr)8ft (2.4m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 11th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 12th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat morning, calm by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
2
5
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5
3
3
2
0
1
1
0
2
3
4
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5
4
4
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
WNW
2.4
W
3
W
3.5
W
3
W
2.5
W
2.2
W
1.8
W
1.4
W
1.3
WSW
1.6
W
1.3
W
1.3
W
1.2
W
2
W
2.2
W
3
W
2.5
W
2.2
W
1.9
W
1.4
W
Period(s) (?)14131515151413131211109101013121614131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)14212029402451044535300917041094547407489288318276124813784089307117181181535
Wind
(km/h)
35
NW
25
WNW
20
WSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
WNW
10
SW
20
WNW
10
SW
25
S
20
SSW
10
SW
20
SW
20
WSW
15
WSW
10
WNW
10
W
10
NE
5
E
10
WNW
15
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:31PM
2.80
1:51AM
3.07
2:29PM
3.07
2:41AM
3.38
3:10PM
3.38
3:20AM
3.71
3:45PM
3.71
3:54AM
4.04
4:18PM
4.02
4:29AM
4.32
4:51PM
4.28
5:04AM
4.51
5:24PM
4.45
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:36PM
1.58
7:23AM
1.37
7:46PM
1.34
8:23AM
1.03
8:42PM
0.98
9:11AM
0.63
9:28PM
0.59
9:54AM
0.25
10:10PM
0.22
10:34AM
-0.07
10:52PM
-0.09
11:15AM
-0.28
11:33PM
-0.29
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sunrise7:28--7:26--7:24--7:22--7:20--7:18--7:16--
Sunset-8:47--8:49--8:50--8:52--8:52--8:53--8:55-
light rain
cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
1--21--1-1-----------
Temp. °C121111111211111211121413141413131413131515
Feels °C (?)73678787771011111110111210121312
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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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