Pantin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for Pantin.

We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks. The start is a write-off, with messy conditions and no real surf to speak of. But there’s a couple of windows that look worth getting excited about, especially if you can be patient.

The week kicks off with a dud. Sunday the 30th of August is a no-go – the swell is there at 6ft but the wind is a cross-on mess and the water is much colder than normal, sitting at 61°F. That’s a solid 5°F colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want a thicker suit if you’re even thinking about it. The wave energy is moderate (492), but the quality is poor.

Monday the 31st of August, however, is where it gets interesting. Early morning looks like the standout of the whole forecast. We’ve got a 7ft NW groundswell rolling in with a solid 10-second period, and the wind is dead glassy. That’s a recipe for clean, lined-up waves. The energy is strong (936), and the conditions are set to be very good. This is your best bet for the entire period if you can get out there. The afternoon gets a bit cross-on and drops off, so make it a dawn mission.

Tuesday the 1st of September morning is still decent – 5ft of NW swell, clean with a cross-off breeze, and moderate energy (351). It’s a solid option if you missed Monday. Afternoon gets a bit messy with a stronger cross-shore wind.

Then we hit a dry patch. From Wednesday the 2nd through to Thursday the 3rd of September, the swell drops right off – tiny waves, weak energy, and not worth the paddle. The wind is clean but there’s just nothing to ride.

Friday the 4th of September morning brings another spark. A 6ft NW swell with a long 12-second period, glassy conditions, and strong energy (794). This is a quality groundswell and it’ll be clean. The sets will have some punch and good shape. The afternoon is a bit more marginal with a light cross-on breeze.

Saturday the 5th of September morning is still on the radar – 5ft NW swell, 13-second period (very long period), and clean with a cross-off breeze. The energy is strong (773). The thing to keep in mind with such a long period swell is that it can break a bit straight at beach breaks, but Pantin is exposed and should handle it well. The afternoon gets blown out by a fresh cross-shore.

Sunday the 6th of September is a smaller day, with 4ft in the morning and dropping through the afternoon. The afternoon session is actually clean and has good energy (214), but it’s not a standout.

From Monday the 7th through the rest of the second week, things get pretty ordinary. The swell is small, the wind is often cross or cross-on, and the energy is low to moderate. There are a few mornings with clean conditions (like the 12th and 13th of September), but the waves are small and the quality is just average. It’s a quiet stretch, and nothing to get too excited about.

To wrap it up: Monday the 31st of August morning is the crown jewel – glassy, 7ft, strong energy. Friday the 4th of September morning is a close second. After that, pick your moments for a clean morning session, but don’t expect much magic.

Keep an eye on the forecasts, but for now, get that Monday dawn patrol locked in.

Rusty.

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