Saint Nicolas Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.42° N 1.65° W

Saint Nicolas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Saint Nicolas sea temperature is
21.6° C
1.6° 

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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, NW swell with 182 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period with NW 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 25th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 6s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 25th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 6s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 25th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed night, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.9
NE
4
0.5
NE
3
0.8
NE
4
0.8
NE
4
0.3
W
11
0.3
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.6
NW
4
0.4
NW
5
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
8
1.2
NW
5
1.3
WNW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6
6
24
5
16
21
20
18
8
8
7
7
6
14
6
6
5
5
0
141
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
35
NE
30
NE
20
NE
25
NE
30
NE
20
NE
25
NE
20
ENE
10
NNW
25
NE
10
NE
20
WNW
15
NE
10
SSE
15
W
15
N
15
NNW
30
WNW
20
NNE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
off
cross-off
cross
off
cross
on
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
9:29PM3.91m
9:59AM3.52m
10:18PM3.59m
10:52AM3.31m
11:18PM3.30m
11:58AM3.16m
00:33AM3.11m
1:13PM3.10m
1:50AM3.04m
2:21PM3.15m
2:55AM3.11m
3:18PM3.28m
3:47AM3.24m
Low Tide
2:56PM0.33m
3:26AM0.43m
3:43PM0.63m
4:12AM0.75m
4:34PM0.93m
5:03AM1.04m
5:31PM1.18m
6:01AM1.27m
6:35PM1.34m
7:06AM1.38m
7:44PM1.35m
8:12AM1.34m
8:48PM1.23m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:33
6:33
6:35
6:35
6:37
6:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:52
9:51
9:50
9:49
9:47
9:46
9:45
 mm
Temp °C
29
30
22
30
30
22
30
30
25
30
32
26
29
29
26
28
28
24
25
23
Feels °C
25
23
15
24
22
15
24
24
20
27
27
24
23
23
23
25
24
22
20
19
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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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