Saint Nicolas surfForecast / Vendee / France

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 19 Feb 2026 CET
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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
10.2° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Saint Nicolas this week:

The surf forecast for Saint Nicolas over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Saint Nicolas in the next 12 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 26) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 20th Feb)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 20th Feb)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 20th Feb)13ft (4.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saint Nicolas over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the W by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
!
!
4
3
2
2
3
4
2
3
2
3
4
2
1
0
0
0
2
!
!
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
5.5
W
4
W
2.5
W
2
W
1.8
W
1.3
WSW
1.9
WSW
2.5
W
2.2
W
2.2
W
2.3
W
2.5
W
2.5
W
2.4
W
1.9
W
1.5
W
1.6
W
2
W
2.1
W
3
WSW
3
WSW
Period(s) (?)141412121119181615141415151414131213131716
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1272861001854104073011092120325822401984196229423062239112947577471359146854944026
Wind
(km/h)
50
WNW
35
NW
15
W
25
WSW
25
WSW
20
SW
20
SW
15
SW
20
SW
20
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SE
20
SE
15
SE
20
SE
20
SE
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscrossononononononcross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:50PM
4.22
6:01AM
4.48
6:18PM
4.20
6:32AM
4.38
6:49PM
4.10
7:06AM
4.18
7:24PM
3.92
7:45AM
3.88
8:06PM
3.66
8:35AM
3.51
9:06PM
3.36
10:13AM
3.15
11:36PM
3.18
12:51PM
3.15
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:02AM
-0.13
12:26PM
-0.18
12:41AM
-0.08
1:05PM
-0.05
1:22AM
0.09
1:47PM
0.20
2:08AM
0.34
2:34PM
0.53
3:00AM
0.66
3:30PM
0.88
4:04AM
0.96
4:39PM
1.17
5:23AM
1.13
Thu
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Sunrise--8:02--8:00--7:58--7:56--7:54--7:54--7:52
Sunset6:37--6:37--6:39--6:40--6:43--6:44--6:45--
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
1--------------------
Temp. °C111011121111121111121212121112161612161614
Feels °C (?)0177678878999871212813139
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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 12 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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