Pantin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Pantin. It’s a bit of a slow burn to start, but there are a couple of serious moments to keep an eye on if you’re willing to wait.

The first few days are pretty ordinary. Wednesday morning (19th August) we’ve got tiny 1ft NW swell with glassy conditions – it’s surfable but very weak, with the combined energy only sitting at 54. That’s barely a ripple. After that, the wind goes wrong and the swell stays small and messy until Thursday afternoon when we see a jump to 5ft NW groundswell with a 11-second period. The energy ramps up to 771, but the wind is onshore, making it a marginal call. That trend continues into Friday with 6ft to 7ft NW swell, but again, the wind is on it.

The weekend and early next week are a write-off for quality surfing. Saturday and Sunday are hammered by a strong NE cross-wind (18-22 mph) and the swell period drops to 6-8 seconds. It’s lumpy, choppy, and poor. Monday (24th) stays rough, and by Tuesday (25th) the swell crashes down to 1ft with almost no energy (38). There’s a gap of several days here where I wouldn’t bother paddling out.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Thursday morning (27th August) we’ve got a big pulse of NW groundswell hitting 12ft at 11 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 2959 – that’s serious power. The wind is cross-offshore, and the conditions look clean. But listen, this is expert-only territory. 12ft is well over the 8ft mark, so unless you’ve got the skills and the board for it, stay on the beach. This is the standout for the first week, no question.

The following week gets a bit messy again with wind issues, but hold onto your leash for the end of August and start of September. Sunday afternoon (30th August) brings an 8ft NW swell with a very long 13-second period and energy through the roof at 3138. The wind is cross-on, so it’s not perfect, but the power is undeniable. Then Monday morning (31st August) we see another 12ft NW groundswell at 13 seconds, with energy at 3759 and light cross-on wind. Again, that’s a big-wave day for experts only. The real gem might be Wednesday morning (2nd September) – 5ft NW groundswell, 10-second period, clean cross-offshore wind, and moderate energy at 465. That’s a solid, manageable size for intermediates and it looks clean.

Crowds at Pantin can be an issue, so for the big swells, expect company. The water temperature is 61°F, which is 6° colder than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual, so don’t forget a thick wetsuit.

Overall, the best bets are the big NW groundswell on Thursday 27th August for the experts, and the cleaner, smaller window on Wednesday morning (2nd September) for everyone else. Long-range standouts like the 30th and 31st look promising but less certain this far out.

Rusty.

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