Paatsalu (German: Patzal) is a village in Lääneranna Parish, Pärnu County, in southwestern Estonia, on the coast of the Gulf of Riga.

It had a population of 73 on 1 January 2011.

[1] The southeastern part of the village is covered by Paadrema Nature Reserve.

Part of Nehatu Nature Reserve is also located around Kahvatu Bay.

Notable people that were born in Paatsalu include the following: This Pärnu County location article is a stub.