Pantin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about Pantin. It's a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, but there are flashes of potential if you're patient. The water is sitting at 59°, which is 7° colder than usual for this time of year – that’s seriously cold for a paddle, so a thick wetsuit is non-negotiable.

Right now and through the weekend, it’s a bit of a write-off. We've got small, weak waves and messy winds. Saturday afternoon serves up a poor 4ft N swell with a short 6-second period – combined energy is a weak 101, and the cross-on wind will leave it choppy. Sunday doesn't get much better, with a smaller 3ft NNW swell, though the period jumps to 13 seconds on Sunday afternoon, giving a moderate 203 energy. But it’s still onshore, so don't expect much.

Monday 27th is where things get interesting. The swell bumps up to 5ft from the NNW with a 10-second period and strong energy (526). The wind swings ENE at 19 mph, but it's a clean cross-off, which is a big positive. This is the standout of the first week. Tuesday morning 28th also offers a clean 4ft NW swell with 10-second period and moderate energy (275), with a light cross-shore breeze. Could be fun.

You'll notice a gap after Tuesday afternoon. Wednesday 29th through to Saturday 1st August is pretty limp – small swell, poor conditions, and generally not worth a paddle. It’s a block of about four days with nothing to recommend.

Then, on Sunday 2nd August, we get the real deal. The morning shows a solid 6ft NW swell, 10-second period, and very strong energy at 671. The wind is light cross-onshore from the WSW, so it might have a little texture, but it’s the biggest push of the outlook. This one is best for experienced surfers, as it’s over 5ft. Monday 3rd morning follows up with a clean 5ft NNW swell at a 10-second period, with light cross-onshore winds and strong energy (505). Again, good but sizey.

After that, the energy drops away again. From Tuesday 4th onward, it’s back to small, weak swells with mostly cross-shore or onshore winds. The period gets short (7-8 seconds) and the combined energy dips below 200 for most sessions. There’s nothing worth chasing in that second week, apart from a brief, uncertain spike on Saturday 8th afternoon of 6ft W swell with a short 8-second period – but the wind is a messy 22 mph cross-shore, so it'll be lumpy.

Given Pantin is exposed to the NW and the best swells come from that direction, keep your eyes on Monday 27th and then the Sunday 2nd into Monday 3rd window. The long-period stuff earlier in the month was let down by the wind, but those clean, cross-off moments on the 27th and the 3rd are your best bets for a proper session. Crowds can be an issue here, so keep that in mind.

Rusty.

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