Saint Nicolas Surf Break

Saint Nicolas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 46.42° N 1.65° W

Issued: 7 pm 22 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Saint Nicolas sea temperature is
20.0° C

1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 23 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, W swell with 1,541 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 12s 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 Thursday (Jun 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 27) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 25th Jun)1ft (0.3m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 28th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 29th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 38°C on Wed night, min 24°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Mon night, fresh winds from the NE by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the NW by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Mon
29
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
7
0.2
W
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.6
SSW
4
0.4
W
12
0.7
W
11
0.7
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
10
1.1
WNW
10
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.9
WNW
8
1.9
W
14
1.8
W
13
1.5
W
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
8
9
20
28
26
24
12
11
11
44
114
110
100
70
205
65
38
103
1352
1121
681
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
15
SE
20
WSW
25
E
15
SE
25
NW
35
NE
25
SE
25
WSW
10
NW
10
WNW
20
WNW
20
NNW
20
WNW
30
NW
15
NW
20
NW
30
NW
30
NNE
25
NNE
15
NNW
Wind State
cross
on
cross-off
cross-on
on
off
cross
on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
00:28AM3.48m
1:06PM3.30m
1:30AM3.38m
2:03PM3.33m
2:26AM3.35m
2:53PM3.40m
3:16AM3.38m
3:38PM3.49m
4:00AM3.44m
4:17PM3.60m
4:39AM3.52m
4:52PM3.70m
5:13AM3.59m
5:24PM3.79m
Low Tide
5:52AM0.96m
6:18PM1.10m
6:51AM1.07m
7:20PM1.14m
7:50AM1.09m
8:19PM1.08m
8:44AM1.03m
9:13PM0.97m
9:33AM0.93m
10:00PM0.82m
10:18AM0.81m
10:44PM0.68m
11:00AM0.69m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:13
6:13
6:13
6:15
6:15
6:16
6:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:01
10:02
10:02
10:02
10:02
10:02
10:02
10:02
 mm
Temp °C
34
32
35
36
34
37
38
30
27
21
22
25
24
23
23
21
19
22
20
22
32
Feels °C
32
29
31
32
32
34
34
26
25
19
22
22
20
20
19
17
17
18
15
16
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
7
0.2
W
7
0.3
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.2
W
10
0.9
WSW
5
0.7
WSW
6
0.7
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
10
0.5
WNW
6
0.4
WSW
16
1.9
W
14
1.8
W
13
1.5
W
12
Energy kJ
8
4
20
28
26
24
12
11
8
33
36
110
100
70
87
65
18
86
1352
1121
681
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
3
0.2
W
11
0.3
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
14
0.4
W
12
0.7
W
11
0.5
W
5
0.5
W
9
0.3
W
16
0.4
W
9
Energy kJ
1
9
11
4
1
4
44
114
11
38
46
24
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
6
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
15
0.3
W
9
0.1
W
19
Energy kJ
2
2
1
4
14
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNE
3
0.4
SE
3
0.6
NNE
3
0.6
SE
4
0.6
SSW
4
0.6
W
6
0.7
NW
4
0.5
WNW
4
1.1
WNW
10
0.9
NW
4
0.4
NNW
4
0.9
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
4
0.5
NW
3
Energy kJ
2
2
6
11
11
22
16
11
205
28
7
103
13
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
3
3
3
Distance (km)
610
489
304
247
296
906
714
610
278
0
0
258
0
0
258
0
0
315
103
11
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Vendee
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
9
8
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
8
9
7
7
5
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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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