Paranoia Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.30° S 18.81° E

Paranoia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Paranoia sea temperature is
14.6°C
1.0° 

Paranoia surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Paranoia surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 19s period, SSW swell with 2,121 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period with SSW swell.

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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 2.0m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Paranoia in the next 16 days are 1.7m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 6th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 6th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 6th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 19s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Sat night, calm by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue night, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Tue night, strong winds from the SE by Thu afternoon).

Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
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Rating
(10 max)
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3
2
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
0
0
1
2
0
1
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
21
1.7
SSW
18
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
0.8
S
11
0.6
SW
11
0.4
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.9
SSE
7
3
SSE
8
2.1
SE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1498
1880
969
656
754
653
452
146
96
74
109
106
352
1216
998
553
335
931
485
Wind (km/h)
45
ESE
35
E
30
ESE
20
E
5
NW
5
S
5
ENE
5
SSE
10
SSE
5
E
20
SSE
30
SE
25
ESE
20
E
45
SE
40
SE
30
SE
40
SE
40
ESE
Wind State
off
off
off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
10:28PM1.13m
11:39AM1.12m
00:05AM1.21m
12:48PM1.28m
1:06AM1.34m
1:36PM1.45m
1:53AM1.45m
2:16PM1.58m
2:33AM1.53m
2:52PM1.68m
3:10AM1.57m
3:26PM1.72m
3:44AM1.57m
Low Tide
5:15AM0.49m
5:55PM0.51m
6:33AM0.36m
7:03PM0.35m
7:24AM0.23m
7:51PM0.21m
8:05AM0.12m
8:32PM0.09m
8:42AM0.05m
9:09PM0.01m
9:16AM0.01m
9:43PM-0.01m
clear
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clear
clear
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part cloud
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cloud
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light rain
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6:56
6:56
6:54
6:52
6:52
6:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:28
6:29
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:31
6:32
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Temp °C
14
17
23
19
23
25
23
21
23
21
17
17
15
17
18
15
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Feels °C
5
11
18
15
22
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21
24
18
14
13
9
15
12
9
11
11
6
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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.

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