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Saint Nicolas surfForecast / Vendee / France
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 11 May 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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 2.0°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 Monday (May 11) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. 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 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 11th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 17th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 18th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saint Nicolas over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Tue morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat night, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | NW 6 | W 14 | W 12 | W 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | |
36 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 14 | 0 | 203 | 257 | 270 | 221 | 0 | 237 | 119 | 76 | 47 | 36 | 329 | 760 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 1:24PM3.10m | 1:36AM3.40m | 2:15PM3.38m | 2:26AM3.67m | 2:58PM3.68m | 3:10AM3.96m | 3:38PM3.98m | 3:53AM4.20m | 4:18PM4.23m | 4:37AM4.37m | 4:59PM4.40m | 5:22AM4.43m | 5:41PM4.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:54PM1.22m | 7:31AM0.93m | 7:53PM0.96m | 8:25AM0.62m | 8:47PM0.62m | 9:15AM0.30m | 9:36PM0.28m | 10:01AM0.04m | 10:24PM-0.01m | 10:47AM-0.13m | 11:11PM-0.22m | 11:33AM-0.19m | 11:58PM-0.30m | ||||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:35 |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
10 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | NW 6 | — | NW 6 | W 12 | WNW 12 | — | W 14 | — | WNW 8 | W 10 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 14 | W 13 |
 kJ | 36 | 18 | 6 | 8 | — | 1 | 12 | 14 | — | 4 | — | 270 | 17 | — | 145 | 119 | 76 | 47 | 25 | 329 | 760 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SW 8 | NW 8 | SW 4 | W 9 | W 12 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | W 14 | — | NW 4 |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 36 | — | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 6 | W 14 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | — | NW 5 | NW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | — | — | ENE 2 | NNE 2 | WNW 8 | NW 4 |
| kJ | — | 18 | 4 | — | 6 | 5 | 26 | 35 | 137 | 203 | 257 | — | 221 | 64 | 237 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 44 | 24 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 413 | 178 | 300 | 343 | 440 | 397 | 609 | 435 | 16 | 609 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 0 | 61 | 11 | 20 | 0 |
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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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