
Surf Forecasts:
Saint Nicolas surf forecast from 20 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, W swell with 207 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 Sunday (Jun 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s 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 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 2AM. 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 5s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 21st Jun) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 26th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 28th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saint Nicolas over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 37°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 39°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Sat 27 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | SE 4 | W 10 | W 12 | W 11 | WNW 5 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
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58 | 54 | 40 | 26 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 20 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 12 | 18 | 70 | 25 | 116 | 0 | 98 | 121 | 89 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross | on | cross | cross | on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:19PM3.84m | 11:02AM3.43m | 11:24PM3.64m | 12:05PM3.33m | 00:28AM3.48m | 1:06PM3.30m | 1:30AM3.38m | 2:03PM3.33m | 2:26AM3.35m | 2:53PM3.40m | 3:16AM3.38m | 3:38PM3.49m | 4:00AM3.44m | 4:17PM3.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:01AM0.54m | 4:19PM0.76m | 4:55AM0.78m | 5:17PM0.97m | 5:52AM0.96m | 6:18PM1.10m | 6:51AM1.07m | 7:20PM1.14m | 7:50AM1.09m | 8:19PM1.08m | 8:44AM1.03m | 9:13PM0.97m | 9:33AM0.93m | ||||||||
— | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
10:01 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:02 | — | 10:02 | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 37 | 36 | 33 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 39 | 37 | 26 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 26 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 36 | 34 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | S 4 | W 12 | W 11 | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
58 | 54 | 40 | 26 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 20 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 25 | 85 | — | 98 | 121 | 89 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | NW 7 | W 11 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | W 6 | SSE 3 | — | W 11 | W 14 | W 9 | W 11 | — | — | NW 4 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | 14 | 116 | — | — | 10 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | NW 6 | NW 6 | W 6 | — | — | — | W 15 | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | — | — | NNE 3 | SE 3 | — | — | SE 2 | — | N 3 | SE 3 | ESE 2 | ESE 3 | SE 4 | W 10 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 4 |
2 | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 18 | 70 | 72 | 52 | 75 | 49 | 22 | 19 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 68 | 300 | 506 | 558 | 558 | 610 | 456 | 294 | 203 | 494 | 999 | 596 | 614 | 557 | 0 | 0 | 258 | 0 | 0 | 258 |
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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.










