Paranoia surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 19 Feb 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
15.2° C
(Which is 4.8°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paranoia this week:

The surf forecast for Paranoia over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Paranoia in the next 12 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (Feb 20) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 20th Feb)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 20th Feb)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 21st Feb)7ft (2.1m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paranoia over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
2
0
2
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SW
0.9
SSW
2.1
SSE
2.1
SE
1.1
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.9
SE
0.4
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.8
SSW
Period(s) (?)1313121277768141413121211131312121111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)423451347247401472134193434821432352062181482822651808879146
Wind
(km/h)
30
SE
35
SE
30
ESE
20
ESE
45
SE
25
E
20
ESE
30
SE
20
E
10
SW
15
S
10
WNW
10
SW
20
S
5
SSE
15
SSE
10
SSW
10
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:36PM
1.55
4:54AM
1.69
5:10PM
1.51
5:28AM
1.64
5:47PM
1.43
6:05AM
1.55
6:28PM
1.32
6:48AM
1.42
7:18PM
1.18
7:44AM
1.27
8:34PM
1.06
9:15AM
1.14
10:38PM
1.03
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:35AM
0.04
10:40PM
0.03
11:08AM
0.05
11:12PM
0.08
11:44AM
0.11
11:47PM
0.17
12:23PM
0.20
12:26AM
0.29
1:10PM
0.33
1:16AM
0.43
2:16PM
0.46
2:34AM
0.56
4:07PM
0.53
4:53AM
0.60
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Sunrise6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:28--
Sunset-7:34--7:31--7:30--7:30--7:29--7:28--7:25-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--------------2------
Temp. °C212120252524242624232222212222222121222220
Feels °C (?)171615232020232421222222212123222222212119
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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 12 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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