Pantin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you. This forecast window is a tough one. We're looking at a lot of days where the ocean just isn't cooperating, and I'd be lying if I said there was any kind of classic swell on the horizon. We've got a long stretch of small, messy surf ahead, with only a couple of brief windows where it might be worth paddling out. The energy is just weak for the most part.

First up, the water at Pantin is a real shock to the system. At 61°F, that's a whopping 5°F colder than normal for this time of year. We're talking seriously unusual conditions, so you'll want the thickest suit you've got and maybe a hood.

The next week and a half is looking pretty grim. The swell is small, and the wind is constantly messing things up. The energy is weak, with values mostly in the low 100s, and the surf quality is just poor. There are a few glassy moments like early Sunday morning, August 2nd, when we see a 2ft W swell with a 10-second period and clean conditions, but it's only just surfable. Monday afternoon, August 3rd, has a similar vibe with 3ft and glassy conditions, but the period drops to 8 seconds, so it'll lack any punch. Nothing here is going to get your heart racing.

We finally see a bit more life in the water around the 8th and 9th of August, with the swell picking up to a consistent 4ft from the W. The energy jumps up to a moderate 184 on the 8th, so there's a bit more power behind it. But, and it's a big but, the wind is howling from the NE at 19 mph, making it lumpy and cross-shore. It's a tease, really. The waves will be there, but they'll be chopped up and hard to ride. It's a beach break, so with this onshore wind and messy conditions, it might look more interesting for the kite surfers than us paddle surfers.

Then it fades again, dropping back down to under 3ft for the following week. There's a final pulse of energy on Tuesday, August 11th, with a combined energy of 227, which is the strongest we see in the whole window. But it's still small, with a 2ft W swell and a light cross-onshore wind. It's just enough to get a few grovelly ones on a longboard, but don't expect any barrels. It's described as marginal at best.

So here’s the bottom line: there is no standout day in this entire 16-day stretch. The closest we get to something fun is that period on the 8th and 11th when there's a bit more energy, but the wind kills it. This is a stretch where patience is key. The break is very consistent, so this kind of blank run is rare and forecasts can change. Keep an eye on it, but I wouldn't be clearing your schedule for any epic sessions.

Alright, that's the long and short of it. It's going to be a grind, but we'll get through it. The ocean always comes around.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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