Saint Nicolas Surf Break

Saint Nicolas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 46.42° N 1.65° W

Issued: 7 pm 24 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Saint Nicolas sea temperature is
21.1° C

2.7°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 25 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 29 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, WNW swell with 1,033 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s 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 Friday (Jun 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s. 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 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jun 29) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 26th Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 29th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 29th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 37°C on Wed night, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed night, calm by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat night, fresh winds from the WNW by Mon afternoon).

Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wed
1
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
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
3
2
1
2
1
0
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.2
W
10
0.4
W
12
0.7
W
11
0.7
W
11
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
10
0.7
W
8
0.7
W
6
0.4
W
9
1.2
W
13
1.6
WNW
12
1.3
W
12
1.1
W
11
1.4
WNW
11
0.8
W
10
1.2
W
10
1.2
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
12
11
8
44
114
110
125
94
118
40
64
39
27
498
807
472
297
460
127
302
300
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
20
SE
30
WSW
10
W
5
S
20
W
15
N
15
WNW
25
W
10
WNW
20
W
25
WNW
15
NW
15
N
35
WNW
20
N
15
NNW
35
NW
20
NNW
15
WNW
25
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
2:26AM3.35m
2:53PM3.40m
3:16AM3.38m
3:38PM3.49m
4:00AM3.44m
4:17PM3.60m
4:39AM3.52m
4:52PM3.70m
5:13AM3.59m
5:24PM3.79m
5:45AM3.64m
5:56PM3.87m
6:15AM3.66m
6:27PM3.91m
Low Tide
7:50AM1.09m
8:19PM1.08m
8:44AM1.03m
9:13PM0.97m
9:33AM0.93m
10:00PM0.82m
10:18AM0.81m
10:44PM0.68m
11:00AM0.69m
11:25PM0.56m
11:40AM0.59m
00:05AM0.49m
12:18PM0.52m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:13
6:15
6:15
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:02
10:02
10:02
10:02
10:02
10:02
10:01
10:01
 mm
Temp °C
37
28
25
22
23
26
24
23
26
22
20
21
20
19
22
20
21
24
21
21
21
Feels °C
33
25
23
20
25
25
22
23
24
19
18
19
17
17
18
14
17
18
15
18
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.5
S
4
0.7
WSW
4
0.7
WSW
6
0.7
W
11
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.5
WSW
8
0.7
W
8
0.4
W
9
0.4
WSW
6
1.2
W
13
1.6
WNW
12
1.3
W
12
1.1
W
11
1.1
NW
6
1.2
W
10
1.2
WNW
10
Energy kJ
12
11
7
21
39
110
125
94
63
40
64
23
11
498
807
472
297
72
302
300
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
8
0.4
W
12
0.7
W
11
0.6
W
6
0.4
W
5
0.3
W
5
0.4
WNW
10
0.3
W
8
0.4
W
9
0.5
NW
5
0.8
W
10
Energy kJ
5
44
114
26
8
4
31
13
25
13
127
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
15
0.2
W
10
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
12
Energy kJ
4
8
14
27
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
2
0.6
SSE
4
0.3
WSW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.4
WNW
5
0.8
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
5
0.5
W
4
0.7
W
6
0.8
NW
4
0.4
NE
3
1
NW
5
0.9
NW
5
1.4
WNW
11
Energy kJ
2
8
1
2
8
118
25
9
39
20
3
57
49
460
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
2
2
2
1
2
2
Distance (km)
873
305
295
0
0
315
12
0
713
0
278
248
0
0
315
14
0
305
14
0
337
Best forecast wave conditions in Vendee
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
6
5
7
6
5
4
5
5
7
7
6
9
6
5
5
5
8
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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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