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Saint Nicolas surfForecast / Vendee / France
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 27 Apr 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
15.0° 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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 19s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Saint Nicolas in the next 16 days are 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
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 Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Mon 4 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
W 8 | W 8 | WSW 15 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 16 | W 16 | W 15 | W 14 | W 14 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | |
34 | 32 | 44 | 132 | 156 | 196 | 184 | 185 | 309 | 275 | 206 | 136 | 123 | 82 | 72 | 30 | 22 | 65 | 23 | 12 | 9 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 3:37AM3.94m | 4:03PM3.85m | 4:17AM4.03m | 4:38PM3.97m | 4:50AM4.07m | 5:06PM4.04m | 5:18AM4.06m | 5:30PM4.07m | 5:42AM4.02m | 5:50PM4.06m | 6:04AM3.93m | 6:11PM4.01m | 6:26AM3.82m | 6:35PM3.91m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:40PM0.82m | 9:10AM0.57m | 9:28PM0.58m | 9:53AM0.39m | 10:10PM0.38m | 10:31AM0.26m | 10:49PM0.25m | 11:07AM0.21m | 11:26PM0.18m | 11:43AM0.23m | 00:03AM0.20m | 12:19PM0.32m | 00:40AM0.30m | 12:55PM0.47m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — |
 | 9:08 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:16 | — | 9:17 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Temp °C | 20 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 |
17 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 8 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 16 | W 15 | W 11 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 8 |
 kJ | 34 | 32 | 19 | 132 | 156 | 196 | 184 | 132 | 309 | 275 | 114 | 98 | 123 | 82 | 72 | 22 | 19 | 65 | 23 | 9 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 15 | NNW 4 | W 9 | NW 4 | W 19 | W 16 | W 11 | W 11 | W 14 | W 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 11 | 9 | 44 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 7 | 185 | 121 | 116 | 206 | 136 | 57 | 28 | 25 | 30 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 16 | W 10 | W 8 | NW 5 | — | — | — | S 3 | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 10 | WNW 10 | — |
| kJ | 11 | 21 | 18 | 10 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 23 | 22 | 14 | 2 | 9 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 2 | NE 3 | NNE 2 | NE 3 | SE 3 | SE 3 | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | — | — | — | W 3 | NNW 3 | WNW 3 | W 3 | WNW 5 | — | W 6 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 3 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 13 | — | 12 | 10 | 4 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 248 | 41 | 49 | 0 | 11 | 108 | 42 |
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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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