Saint Nicolas Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.42° N 1.65° W

Saint Nicolas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 10 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Saint Nicolas sea temperature is
21.7°C
2.2° 

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 10 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, WNW swell with 408 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with WNW 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 (Sep 10) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) 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 1.7m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Thu 10th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 16th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 17th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue night).

Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
2
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.5
W
8
0.7
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
0.7
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.4
W
14
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.9
W
8
1.8
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
65
62
28
108
157
129
64
63
58
240
198
177
131
123
81
39
111
373
277
217
356
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
15
W
10
NW
5
NW
25
WNW
15
NNE
5
E
20
WNW
15
N
10
NNW
20
WNW
15
N
15
NE
15
WNW
15
E
15
SW
30
W
25
NW
25
WNW
25
WNW
20
N
Wind State
glassy
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
5:15PM4.54m
5:38AM4.31m
5:51PM4.61m
6:11AM4.34m
6:23PM4.55m
6:39AM4.29m
6:51PM4.38m
7:03AM4.16m
7:15PM4.14m
7:23AM3.98m
7:36PM3.85m
7:45AM3.76m
8:00PM3.55m
Low Tide
10:33AM0.07m
11:01PM-0.19m
11:15AM-0.15m
11:41PM-0.30m
11:56AM-0.25m
00:19AM-0.28m
12:35PM-0.20m
00:56AM-0.13m
1:13PM-0.04m
1:33AM0.13m
1:52PM0.24m
2:11AM0.47m
2:31PM0.58m
2:50AM0.84m
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:37
7:37
7:39
7:41
7:41
7:43
7:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:29
8:27
8:24
8:22
8:21
8:19
8:16
 mm
3
1
Temp °C
17
18
18
18
20
19
20
23
21
21
23
21
21
26
26
22
21
18
18
19
20
Feels °C
16
16
16
18
18
16
20
20
17
20
20
17
21
24
24
19
19
14
14
15
16
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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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