Pantin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Pantin. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a real highlight coming if you can wait for it.

The first week is a bit of a write-off, to be honest. We’ve got a lot of cross-shore wind and moderate breezes making a mess of things. The water temp is sitting at 63°, which is noticeably colder than we’d expect for this time of year – about 3° cooler, so bring a good wetsuit.

The first proper look we get is on Friday the 21st of August. That morning, Pantin is looking like the standout. We’ve got a clean 6 ft swell rolling in from the NNW, with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the SW, which should clean things up nicely. The combined energy is strong (621), so there’s some real push behind it. This is the best on offer, and with a consistent break like Pantin, it’s the one to circle. Crowds are often here, so be ready for company.

After that, it drops off again. We get a bit of a lull through the weekend and into the next week with onshore and cross-onshore winds. The swell stays small, mostly under 4 ft, and the combined energy is weak to moderate.

Then, we’ve got a late-breaking swell on the horizon. On Thursday the 27th of August, the morning shows a 7 ft WNW swell with a 9-second period. The wind is light cross-onshore, which isn’t perfect, but the energy is strong (660). By the afternoon, it’s even bigger, hitting 8 ft from the NW with a 10-second period and a massive energy reading of 1332. That’s a lot of water moving. For a beach break, this is getting into expert-only territory; it’s going to be powerful and heavy. Keep an eye on this one, but it’s a long-range call, so treat it as promising but not locked in.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a wash. Your best bet is the morning of the 21st. The 27th looks like a big, powerful swell for the experienced crew. Don’t hold your breath for the rest.

Rusty.

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