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Level 5/10

Pantin

Valdovino, Spain
🌀Strong rips🪨Rocks

Pantin is Galicia's surfing gateway—a powerful beach break in northwest Spain that hosts the longstanding Pantin Classic, one of Europe's most respected WSL Qualifying Series events. The dramatic granite cliffs surrounding this wild Atlantic beach create a setting that feels worlds away from Spain's Mediterranean image. When solid swells sweep in from the north Atlantic, Pantin produces hollow A-frame peaks with genuine barrel potential. The Celtic-influenced Galician culture, world-class seafood, and uncrowded waves make this an increasingly popular destination for surfers exploring beyond the Basque Country.

Spot Details

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
NW (310°)
Direction range
260° - 350°
Size range
0.8m - 3m
Ideal period
14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
SE (135°)
Offshore range
90° - 180°
Best window
morning

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
low
Optimal range
0.3m - 1.2m

Water temp

15°C

Wetsuit

4/3mm fullsuit

Difficulty

5/10

Crowd level

5/10

Access: 40min from A Coruna airport. Easy beach access.

Getting There

Airport
LCG
Drive time
40 min

Best Season

Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr

Secondary: May-Aug

Year-round consistency. Best autumn-spring for size.

Data Quality

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Verified by Galician surf community