Paranoia surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 14 May 2026 SAST
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Paranoia surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Paranoia sea temperature is
16.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paranoia this week:

The surf forecast for Paranoia over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Paranoia in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 15th May)8ft (2.4m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 15th May)8ft (2.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 15th May)8ft (2.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paranoia over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thu
21
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
3
4
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
0
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
15
2.4
S
14
2.5
SSW
14
1.9
S
13
1.6
S
13
1.3
S
12
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
11
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1.7
SSW
9
1.8
S
9
1.7
S
9
1.6
SSE
9
1.4
SSE
8
1.5
SSE
8
1.1
SE
8
1.6
SE
9
0.6
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
610
2341
2244
1233
800
469
383
279
227
202
327
308
477
516
463
413
268
302
166
456
92
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
5
S
15
SSE
20
ESE
15
ESE
20
SE
10
E
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
S
15
SSE
25
SE
25
ESE
30
SE
25
ESE
10
E
10
SE
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
1:40AM1.62m
2:14PM1.49m
2:24AM1.67m
2:57PM1.54m
3:09AM1.69m
3:41PM1.56m
3:55AM1.65m
4:27PM1.53m
4:43AM1.56m
5:16PM1.48m
5:34AM1.44m
6:10PM1.40m
6:30AM1.31m
7:12PM1.33m
Low Tide
8:05AM0.02m
8:13PM0.14m
8:47AM-0.03m
8:59PM0.10m
9:31AM-0.04m
9:45PM0.10m
10:16AM0.00m
10:33PM0.14m
11:02AM0.08m
11:26PM0.22m
11:52AM0.18m
00:24AM0.32m
12:48PM0.29m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:30
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:33
7:33
7:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:52
5:51
5:50
5:50
5:49
5:47
5:47
5:46
2
2
1
Temp °C
17
16
17
16
16
21
20
18
17
16
17
17
16
16
16
15
16
17
16
15
17
14
17
16
13
13
18
18
16
15
14
16
13
12
12
14
12
12
12
12
13
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSW
11
2.4
S
14
2.5
SSW
14
1.9
S
13
1.6
S
13
1.3
S
12
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
11
1
S
11
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1.7
SSW
9
1.8
S
9
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SSW
14
0.7
SE
7
0.6
SW
12
Energy kJ
489
2341
2244
1233
800
469
383
279
227
202
327
308
477
516
136
122
69
48
79
44
92
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
15
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
1.4
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.8
SW
13
0.5
SW
12
0.8
SW
14
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
S
10
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.2
SSE
14
0.3
SSE
13
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
12
0.3
SW
11
0.5
SW
13
0.2
SSE
11
Energy kJ
610
188
233
704
437
346
202
72
224
71
46
35
173
140
19
34
59
48
18
84
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
16
1.1
WSW
15
1.5
SW
15
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSE
13
0.3
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
12
0.2
S
15
0.4
SSE
13
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSE
12
0.5
SE
9
0.2
SSW
21
Energy kJ
93
559
993
37
86
55
31
27
18
63
26
44
27
37
44
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
4
0.8
SSE
5
0.7
SE
5
0.7
SSE
4
0.5
S
4
0.6
S
6
0.7
S
6
1.7
S
9
1.6
SSE
9
1.4
SSE
8
1.5
SSE
8
1.1
SE
8
1.6
SE
9
0.9
SSE
6
Energy kJ
25
28
21
14
10
22
29
463
413
268
302
166
456
57
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
3
4
1
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
9
0
1
0
0
0
0
10
30
5
30
304
58
20
0
0
0
10
10
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
4
4
3
2
3
2
2
2
3
1
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
3
4
3
2
3
4
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
6
4
6
4
4
6
4
5
5
5
4
5
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Information about the Paranoia Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Paranoia provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Paranoia can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Paranoia surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Paranoia) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Paranoia may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Overberg? If you are looking for accommodation near Paranoia, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Overberg, consider staying in Grabouw which is 25 km (16 miles) away. Other places in and around Overberg where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Hermanus which is 41 km (25 miles) away, Stellenbosch, Kayamnandi and Bellville.

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