Saint Nicolas Surf Break
Lat Long: 46.42° N 1.65° W

Saint Nicolas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Saint Nicolas

Issued: 1 am 04 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Saint Nicolas sea temperature is
20.7° C

4.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 4 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, W swell with 3,225 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 4 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s 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 Thursday (Jun 04) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 4th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 4th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 5th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri night, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat morning, light winds from the W by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Mon afternoon).

Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
!
!
!
4
3
0
1
2
4
4
3
3
1
3
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
W
10
3.5
W
12
3.5
W
12
2.5
W
12
2.3
W
12
1.8
W
12
2.1
W
11
2.5
W
12
2.5
W
12
2
W
11
1.8
W
11
1.5
W
11
1.8
W
12
2.2
W
11
2.1
W
11
1.7
W
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.5
W
11
1.3
W
10
1.2
W
10
0.9
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2233
2934
3225
2041
1572
918
1107
1957
1797
1004
785
526
865
1148
980
598
610
505
374
296
154
Wind (km/h)
40
W
35
WNW
25
WNW
10
WSW
15
SW
25
S
40
W
30
W
15
W
5
SSW
10
WSW
10
N
25
WSW
35
WNW
20
NW
10
W
15
WSW
10
NE
10
SSW
15
W
5
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
off
High Tide
7:33PM3.67m
7:53AM3.35m
8:12PM3.56m
8:36AM3.24m
8:58PM3.45m
9:31AM3.15m
9:57PM3.38m
10:45AM3.12m
11:09PM3.37m
12:05PM3.20m
00:25AM3.45m
1:13PM3.37m
1:32AM3.60m
Low Tide
1:54PM0.76m
2:21AM0.77m
2:35PM0.88m
3:05AM0.88m
3:20PM0.99m
3:52AM0.96m
4:09PM1.08m
4:45AM0.99m
5:04PM1.11m
5:42AM0.95m
6:05PM1.07m
6:42AM0.85m
7:07PM0.93m
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6:16
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:13
6:13
6:13
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9:52
9:53
9:54
9:54
9:55
9:57
9:57
 mm
1
2
1
Temp °C
16
17
16
16
16
18
17
17
17
17
18
18
17
17
16
16
16
16
16
18
18
Feels °C
9
9
9
13
12
12
10
10
13
17
17
17
13
13
10
14
13
14
15
15
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
W
12
2.5
W
12
2.3
W
12
1.8
W
12
2.5
W
12
2
W
11
1.8
W
11
1.5
W
11
1.7
W
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.5
W
11
1.3
W
10
1.2
W
10
0.9
W
10
Energy kJ
3225
2041
1572
918
1797
1004
785
526
598
610
505
374
296
154
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
W
10
3.5
W
12
3
W
12
0.4
S
3
2.1
W
11
2.5
W
12
1.8
W
12
2.2
W
11
2.1
W
11
0.3
N
3
Energy kJ
2233
2934
2854
2
1107
1957
865
1148
980
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
2
3
2
2
4
4
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
362
337
337
0
47
104
337
337
0
0
0
0
311
337
0
0
0
11
20
47
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Vendee
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
4
4
4
2
2
4
4
3
3
2
3
4
4
3
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
5
6
9
9
9
9
8
7
8
7
6
6
6
8
9
8
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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