Pantin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for Pantin. It’s a bit of a rough patch ahead, if I’m honest. The first swell we see is tiny and the wind is never quite right for clean surfing. We’ve got a long dry spell until we finally see something worth paddling out for.

The real story starts with a dead flat spell. From Thursday the 16th through Sunday the 19th, the surf is virtually non-existent, with heights under 4 ft and messy, onshore or cross-shore winds. The energy is pathetic, just a weak 37 to 82 (weak energy) for the first few days, and it’s all poor conditions. You’re better off cleaning the wax off your board.

Now, Monday the 20th of July brings a flicker of hope. The morning delivers a glassy 4 ft swell from the north, with no wind. That’s the cleanest it’ll be all week, and the energy is moderate (173). It’s a small, gentle wave, not one for the big-wave hunters, but you could get a few if you’re patient. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no crazy warm or cold surprises.

The best bet of the whole outlook, and I mean the only real standout, is the morning of Wednesday the 22nd of July. We’ve got a clean 6 ft swell from the northeast, with a light offshore breeze. The energy is moderate (235), and the period is a short 6 seconds, so it’s not a groundswell, but it’ll be fun. The wind is cross-off, so the faces will be clean. Pantin is a very consistent spot, but it can get crowded often, so expect some company. This is the one morning to circle on the calendar if you want a proper session.

After that, it’s back to the same old story. From Thursday the 23rd through to the end of the month, the swell is mostly there, but the wind is a nightmare. It’s either cross-shore or cross-onshore, with fresh breezes turning the ocean into a lumpy mess. The energy climbs into the strong range by the 28th and 29th (380 to 520), but with winds from the northeast blowing 15 to 19 mph, it’s a chore. The wave comment says “poor surf conditions” for almost every session. The setup at Pantin is a beach-and-reef mix, but with that much cross-wind and chop, honestly, this looks more like a kite surfer’s playground than a paddle session.

The final days of July and into the 31st, the swell drops back to 5 ft from the northwest, but the wind is still cross-shore. It’s just not happening. There’s a long gap of poor conditions from the 23rd onward, with no real gems in the second week. The forecast for the back half of the outlook is less certain, but it’s not promising. If you’re desperate for a paddle, stick to the morning of the 22nd.

Rusty

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