Pantin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you—this 16-day window for Pantin is a real mixed bag, and it’s gonna test your patience. There’s a long dry spell at the start, so don’t bother paddling out until we get past the first few days. The real standout is shaping up to be Sunday morning, the 6th of September, with a solid pulse of energy that’s worth circling on the calendar. Let’s walk through it.

We’ve got a quiet start. Tuesday the 1st kicks off with a 5ft NW swell, but it’s a cross-shore wind and the wave comment says it’s marginal. Honestly, not worth your time. Wednesday and Thursday are even smaller, with waves dropping to 2ft–2ft, and the energy is weak (65–80). The wind is clean on Thursday though, so if you’re desperate, you could get a few small ones, but it’s not inspiring.

Friday the 4th morning is the first glimmer—glassy conditions with a 3ft WNW swell, combined energy of 123 (moderate). It’s surfable but ordinary. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no wetsuit drama.

Now, the real action starts on Saturday the 5th afternoon. A 2ft NNW swell sneaks in with a 13-second period—that’s a long-period groundswell, and the energy jumps to 313 (moderate). It’s clean and light wind, but the swell is small. Still, this sets up for Sunday morning, the 6th of September, which is the best on offer. We’re looking at a 4ft NNW swell, 11-second period, and combined energy of 543 (strong). The wind is a light cross-off from the SSW, meaning clean conditions. This is a proper session—consistent, good shape, and the crowd profile says “often,” so expect some company. This is your standout.

After that, the surf drops off again. Monday the 7th is messy with cross-on winds, and Tuesday the 8th morning goes glassy but only 3ft of short-period W swell (162 energy). It’s surfable but nothing special.

The second week gets a bit more interesting. Wednesday the 9th afternoon brings a 5ft WNW swell (461 energy, moderate-strong), but with a cross-shore wind and that marginal call, it’s a gamble. Then Thursday the 10th is onshore and poor. Friday the 11th morning has a 5ft NNW swell with a 11-second period and solid energy (625), but it’s marked as marginal—likely a tide issue. Still, that’s a promising long-range call, but less certain this far out.

The last few days are mostly poor or small, with Sunday the 13th morning offering a clean 3ft W swell (205 energy), worth a look if you’re keen. But overall, the best bet is Sunday morning, the 6th of September at Pantin. That’s the one to aim for.

Rusty.

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