Surf Forecasts:
Saint Nicolas surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, WSW swell with 1,023 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 (Aug 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saint Nicolas over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat night, min 15°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun night, light winds from the W by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 9 | ENE 4 | WSW 13 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 11 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
203 | 276 | 276 | 365 | 199 | 118 | 67 | 23 | 25 | 16 | 35 | 31 | 32 | 25 | 13 | 10 | 144 | 80 | 320 | 172 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 10:22PM2.93m | 11:40AM2.92m | 1:18AM2.81m | 1:55PM2.96m | 2:39AM2.94m | 3:01PM3.16m | 3:32AM3.15m | 3:47PM3.41m | 4:11AM3.39m | 4:23PM3.68m | 4:43AM3.61m | 4:53PM3.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:45PM1.26m | 5:12AM1.44m | 5:51PM1.50m | 6:23AM1.60m | 7:10PM1.55m | 7:42AM1.55m | 8:25PM1.39m | 8:48AM1.32m | 9:22PM1.10m | 9:38AM1.01m | 10:06PM0.79m | 10:19AM0.70m | 10:44PM0.48m | |||||||
— | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | |
— | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 29 | 29 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 14 | 23 | 22 | 16 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 13 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | S 5 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 11 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | — | WNW 9 |
16 | 276 | 276 | 365 | 199 | 118 | 67 | 23 | 14 | 16 | 35 | 31 | 11 | 25 | 13 | 10 | 144 | 70 | — | 16 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 9 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 12 | — | WNW 10 | W 9 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 2 | 3 | — | 10 | 80 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | NW 7 | — | W 10 | — | — | W 9 | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 8 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | SSE 4 | — | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 6 | — | — | W 8 | W 8 |
203 | — | — | 240 | — | — | — | 5 | 25 | 7 | 13 | 6 | — | 6 | 6 | 116 | — | — | 320 | 172 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 0 | 0 | 315 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 135 | 247 | 258 | 353 | 491 | 461 | 299 | 278 | 278 | 16 | 20 | 0 | 194 |
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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.











