Saint Nicolas surfForecast / Vendee / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 09 May 2026 CEST
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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
15.9° C
(Which is 1.9°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 Friday (May 15) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m 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 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 11PM. 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 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 15th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 15th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 14th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat night, min 8°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue night, min 7°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the N by Fri morning).

Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Sat
16
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
2
2
1
0
0
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)
0.4
W
12
0.4
W
11
0.8
SW
11
0.2
W
11
0.3
S
4
0.9
WSW
5
0.4
WSW
6
0.2
WSW
5
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
12
1.4
WNW
5
2
WNW
7
2
WNW
7
2
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
6
1.1
W
6
1.7
W
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
44
37
165
9
3
40
12
3
4
3
3
0
350
381
613
512
300
334
0
0
225
Wind (km/h)
20
E
15
ESE
20
WSW
25
W
20
N
20
NNE
15
NNE
10
N
20
WNW
15
NNW
30
WNW
40
WNW
35
WNW
30
NNW
30
NNW
15
N
15
N
25
WNW
15
NW
10
SE
20
W
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
on
cross-off
High Tide
10:41PM3.09m
12:11PM2.90m
00:33AM3.17m
1:24PM3.10m
1:36AM3.40m
2:15PM3.38m
2:26AM3.67m
2:58PM3.68m
3:10AM3.96m
3:38PM3.98m
3:53AM4.20m
4:18PM4.23m
4:37AM4.37m
4:59PM4.40m
Low Tide
5:24AM1.30m
5:48PM1.38m
6:30AM1.18m
6:54PM1.22m
7:31AM0.93m
7:53PM0.96m
8:25AM0.62m
8:47PM0.62m
9:15AM0.30m
9:36PM0.28m
10:01AM0.04m
10:24PM-0.01m
10:47AM-0.13m
mod rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:39
6:39
6:37
6:35
6:35
6:33
6:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:24
9:25
9:27
9:29
9:30
9:30
9:31
9:32
10
2
3
3
2
2
1
2
Temp °C
21
15
17
16
14
14
13
12
14
14
14
14
14
11
13
14
11
13
14
11
14
20
13
15
12
9
10
9
9
11
10
7
6
5
4
6
7
7
8
7
9
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
12
0.4
W
11
0.4
SSW
5
0.3
S
4
0.9
WSW
5
0.4
WSW
6
0.2
WSW
5
0.1
NW
6
0.1
W
12
1.6
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
0.1
W
15
Energy kJ
44
37
9
3
40
12
3
2
3
512
300
4
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
11
0.1
SW
8
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
8
0.2
NNW
4
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
6
5
9
3
2
1
2
2
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
NW
6
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
12
Energy kJ
2
2
2
1
4
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
4
0.5
S
4
0.8
SW
11
1.2
W
6
1.2
W
6
0.3
NNW
4
0.6
N
4
0.4
NW
6
0.4
NW
4
0.8
WNW
5
1.4
WNW
5
2
WNW
7
2
WNW
7
2
WNW
9
0.5
N
3
1.4
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
6
1.1
W
6
1.7
W
6
Energy kJ
3
9
165
94
86
3
9
8
5
28
102
350
381
613
6
334
113
83
225
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
108
258
381
220
11
34
116
247
343
343
451
609
194
450
181
14
0
311
104
12
485
Best forecast wave conditions in Vendee
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
2
4
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
6
5
5
5
9
9
9
9
8
9
5
5
6
5
5
5
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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