Pantin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let's have a look at what Pantin's got lined up for us over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you – this is a bit of a frustrating outlook. There's a long, quiet spell to start, and then a late burst that might just get the heart racing, but it's a fair way off.

For the first week and a half, it's a slow grind. The good news barely shows its face. We've got a few mornings with glassy conditions, like that Thursday the 30th with a tiny 2ft NW swell and glassy wind, but the energy is just so weak (71) that you'd be fighting for a dribble. Then there's another glassy moment on the morning of the 6th of August with a 2ft W swell, but again, the energy is basically nothing (64). It's 'surfable' but only just. The rest of that time is a mix of cross-shore breezes and chop, with the wind making a mess of things. Honestly, it's the kind of run that makes you want to check the kite forecast instead of your wax. The morning of Saturday the 1st has a 4ft swell from the NE, but the period is a short 5 seconds, so it'll be weak and crumbly.

Now, the wait might be worth it, because the real story starts on the 8th of August. The Saturday morning is where we finally get something to talk about. The swell jumps to a solid 6ft from the west, with a period of 10 seconds, pumping that energy right up to (661). That's a proper amount of grunt. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the SSW, which should keep the wave faces nice and tidy. This is a standout session for experienced surfers. At that size, it's not a beginner's wave; you'll need your wits about you, but the potential for a good one is real.

Just when you think that's it, there's another little hidden gem if you're patient. Into the second week, on the morning of Wednesday the 12th of August, we get a morning where everything lines up. The wind goes glassy, flat calm, with a 5ft swell from the NE. The period is a shorter 7 seconds, so it won't have huge push, but the combined energy of (226) is moderate, and with perfect glass, the conditions will be clean and inviting. That's a much friendlier size for intermediates looking to score a few clean ones without getting smashed. The forecast says "expect good surf conditions" and for once, I believe it.

So, the plan is simple: be ready for that Saturday the 8th if you've got the skills, or pencil in that Wednesday the 12th for a glassy, fun-sized session. The rest of the run is mostly filler, but those two mornings have the makings of something special. Keep your fingers crossed the long-range holds.

Rusty.

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