Pantin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Pantin over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we've got a bit of a flat spell to sit through. The first few days are pretty much a write-off. Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th are no good – the swell’s tiny, a mix of weak, short-period stuff and the wind is messing things up. The wave energy is low, just 141 to 280 (moderate energy), and it’s just not worth paddling out.

We start to see a glimmer on Sunday the 13th. The swell pushes up to 5 ft from the NW, with a period of 12 seconds, and the energy jumps to 748 (moderate energy). The wind is cross-offshore, which is clean, but the forecast is marginal. It’s a maybe.

Monday the 14th is where it gets interesting. Morning is glassy, with that light 3 mph ESE wind. The swell is a clean 3 ft from the NW, period 11 seconds (solid groundswell), and the energy is 235 (moderate energy). The water is sitting at 63°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – the anomaly is -3°, so you’ll want a decent spring suit. This is the first real chance to get a few clean ones. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

The middle of the week, Tuesday 15th through Thursday 17th, is a mixed bag. The swell hangs around but the wind gets messy again, mostly cross or cross-onshore. The energy stays moderate. Not the best, but you could find a peak if you’re keen.

Now, the standout window. The forecast points to a serious pulse of NW groundswell.

Sunday the 20th of September is the big one, but it’s a double-edged sword. We’re looking at a massive 10 ft swell from the NW, with a very long period of 15 seconds. The wave energy is insane – 4353 (strong to very strong energy) in the morning. The wind goes glassy in the early hours. This is huge, clean, powerful surf. But at that size, it's far too big for beginners and is solidly in the expert zone. For the seasoned crew, this is a world-class day, but it will be charging.

Following that, the week of the 21st to the 26th holds plenty of size. Friday the 25th and Saturday the 26th mornings both look excellent for experienced surfers. On Friday the 25th morning, we’ve got a 7 ft NW swell with a 12-second period and light offshore winds (ENE 6 mph). The energy is 1280 (strong). On Saturday the 26th morning, it’s 8 ft from the NW, 12-second period, energy of 2049 (strong), and again light offshore winds. Both of these mornings are clean, powerful, and will offer up some proper waves. The direction (NW) lines up perfectly with the break’s optimum. Beginner surfers should sit these out. The period is long, meaning it’s a true groundswell that’ll wrap in nicely here.

So, for the best bets: if you’re an expert, the morning of Sunday the 20th is the big kahuna if you can handle the size. For the slightly more manageable, but still powerful and clean conditions, lock in the mornings of Friday the 25th and Saturday the 26th.

Remember, that long-range Sunday the 20th call is promising but less certain the further out we look. The near-term is a slow start, but the back half of the outlook gets real tasty.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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