Saint Nicolas Surf Break

Saint Nicolas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 46.42° N 1.65° W

Issued: 1 pm 13 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Saint Nicolas sea temperature is
18.5° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 13 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 13 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, W swell with 480 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Saturday (Jun 13) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period. 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 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) 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 Saturday (Jun 20) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 13th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 13th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 13th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed night, min 17°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
W
12
1.2
W
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
11
1
W
11
1
W
11
1
W
11
1
W
10
1
W
10
0.9
W
9
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.8
W
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
488
411
205
149
98
70
43
64
65
40
60
220
237
220
194
190
137
130
103
96
86
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
25
NE
25
E
5
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
15
WSW
10
NE
10
SSW
20
WNW
15
NNW
5
W
20
WNW
15
N
5
NE
15
WSW
15
W
5
SW
15
W
15
NNW
5
NNW
Wind State
off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
off
glassy
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
glassy
High Tide
3:55PM4.09m
4:22AM4.15m
4:45PM4.28m
5:16AM4.23m
5:35PM4.41m
6:09AM4.23m
6:27PM4.45m
7:03AM4.13m
7:20PM4.39m
7:58AM3.98m
8:16PM4.26m
8:56AM3.78m
9:16PM4.06m
9:58AM3.59m
Low Tide
10:01PM0.14m
10:26AM0.11m
10:54PM-0.08m
11:16AM-0.01m
11:45PM-0.22m
12:06PM-0.05m
00:36AM-0.24m
12:55PM-0.01m
1:26AM-0.15m
1:44PM0.11m
2:17AM0.04m
2:34PM0.30m
3:08AM0.28m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:59
10:00
10:00
10:00
10:00
10:00
10:01
10:01
 mm
1
Temp °C
28
30
24
31
31
24
29
27
23
24
23
21
24
25
23
24
23
21
22
22
22
Feels °C
25
27
19
29
27
20
25
22
21
21
19
20
20
20
24
23
21
22
21
20
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
W
12
1.2
W
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
11
1
W
11
1
W
11
1
W
11
1
W
10
1
W
10
0.9
W
9
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.8
W
8
Energy kJ
488
411
205
149
98
70
43
64
65
40
60
220
237
220
194
190
137
130
103
96
86
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
3
0.2
NNW
2
0.1
SW
4
0.3
W
12
0.5
W
9
0.2
W
4
0.2
WNW
2
Energy kJ
1
1
1
26
41
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
13
0.1
SW
4
0.1
SW
5
0.1
SW
4
Energy kJ
3
4
1
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
3
0.5
E
3
0.3
ENE
3
0.4
ENE
3
0.4
E
3
0.4
NW
4
0.4
NW
2
0.5
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.6
NW
4
Energy kJ
2
5
2
2
3
4
1
6
2
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
11
12
0
11
33
278
0
49
278
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
20
248
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Vendee
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
4
5
4
8
4
8
9
9
9
6
5
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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