Saint Nicolas Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.42° N 1.65° W

Saint Nicolas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 17 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Saint Nicolas sea temperature is
18.1°C
1.3° 

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 17 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 22 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, W swell with 3,677 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s 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 Tuesday (Oct 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Saint Nicolas in the next 16 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 20th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf 2PM (Thu 22nd Oct)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 23rd Oct)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Tue morning, near gales from the SW by Thu night).

Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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W
12
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12
0.9
W
12
0.8
W
11
0.7
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11
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11
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WSW
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13
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WSW
11
3.5
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12
2.5
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
488
344
216
157
119
58
42
61
283
439
499
754
562
1817
1656
2035
2259
2476
3310
2667
1636
Wind (km/h)
30
NNE
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NE
30
NNE
25
NNE
15
N
10
NE
15
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15
E
5
NE
10
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30
SW
40
NW
35
WNW
35
WSW
30
W
30
WSW
45
SW
15
W
25
SW
25
NW
Wind State
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High Tide
8:12AM3.30m
8:36PM2.96m
9:04AM3.03m
9:51PM2.71m
12:20PM2.89m
1:22AM2.81m
1:40PM3.08m
2:16AM3.05m
2:27PM3.34m
2:55AM3.33m
3:04PM3.63m
3:28AM3.63m
3:36PM3.91m
3:58AM3.92m
Low Tide
3:35PM1.25m
3:56AM1.45m
4:36PM1.48m
5:02AM1.61m
5:50PM1.54m
6:18AM1.58m
7:05PM1.40m
7:28AM1.38m
8:05PM1.10m
8:23AM1.06m
8:52PM0.75m
9:09AM0.71m
9:33PM0.40m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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12
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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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