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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.

10-Day Forecast
Today12
33
Poor
1.1m@10s
9km/h
Thu13
37
Poor
1.2m@10s
9km/h
Fri14
19
Poor
1.1m@9s
12km/h
Sat15
10
Poor
1.2m@7s
20km/h
Sun16
0
Poor
1.0m@7s
18km/h
Mon17
0
Poor
0.7m@7s
19km/h
Tue18
0
Poor
0.5m@6s
17km/h
Wed19
22
Poor
1.6m@6s
19km/h
Thu20
28
Poor
1.8m@8s
17km/h
Fri21
11
Poor
1.6m@8s
20km/h
5+ days out, less certain

Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 4 km/h · PM 13 km/h · Low tide at 10am (0.4m)
Swell
1.1m
W(276°)
Score: 10/25
Period
10s
Medium period swell
Score: 7/25
Wind
9km/h
NE(52°)
Score: 16/25
Weather
22°C
0.0mm53%
First light 7:03amSunrise 7:33amSunset 9:41pmLast light 10:11pm
Windswell0.2m@2sSecondary0.4mConfidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 8:09am–12:15pm · through lowStrike window: 8:30–9:51pm · droppingIdeal tide: 0.3–1.2m
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3m1.5
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swell
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4g13
4g15
8g21
13g30
13g32
5g16
5g16
10g25
14g31
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8g21
9g26
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tidem
4:16am3.4m
10:11am0.4m
4:32pm3.9m
5:01am3.5m
10:56am0.2m
5:16pm3.9m
5:43am3.6m
11:38am0.1m
5:58pm4.0m
6:21am3.6m
12:18pm0.1m
6:38pm3.8m
12:49am0.1m
7:00am3.4m
12:57pm0.3m
7:16pm3.6m
1:24am0.3m
7:37am3.3m
1:38pm0.5m
7:54pm3.3m
2:02am0.6m
8:13am3.0m
2:18pm0.7m
8:32pm3.0m
2:42am0.8m
8:54am2.8m
3:03pm1.0m
9:17pm2.7m
3:27am1.1m
9:46am2.6m
4:03pm1.2m
10:17pm2.5m
4:34am1.3m
11:00am2.5m
5:25pm1.4m
Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

4:16 am
High tide - 3.43m
10:11 am
Low tide - 0.37m
4:32 pm
High tide - 3.85m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

33
Poor
Components
Swell Direction9/25
Swell Size10/25
Swell Period7/25
Wind16/25
Raw Score42/100
Adjustments
🌊 Tide+1
💨 Gusty Wind-4
📉 Undersized Swell-6
Adjusted Score33/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score33
🌊 Partly in the tide window👥 Summer Holidays

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
NW (310°)
Direction range
260° - 350°
Size range
0.8m - 3m
Ideal size
2.3m
Height multiplier
1.00×
Ideal period
14s+

Wind Requirements

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

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

👥 Summer Holidays (Jun 20Sep 7) — expect extra crowds

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Pantin?

Pantin works best on a low tide, ideally between 0.3m and 1.2m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.

What wind direction is offshore at Pantin?

Offshore wind at Pantin blows from the SE (135°). Anything in the 90° to 180° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.

What swell size and direction work best at Pantin?

Pantin wants NW swell (260° to 350°) between 0.8m and 3m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.

When is the best time of year to surf Pantin?

The main season at Pantin is Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr. A secondary window runs May-Aug. Year-round consistency. Best autumn-spring for size.

How do I get to Pantin?

Fly into LCG, then allow about 40 minutes by road. 40min from A Coruna airport. Easy beach access.

What kind of wave is Pantin?

Pantin is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 5/10.

Best Season

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

Secondary: May-Aug

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

Getting There

Airport
LCG
Drive time
40 min
Data quality
verified

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