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Paranoia Surf Forecast
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Paranoia surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 22 Apr 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
18.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Thursday (Apr 23) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Paranoia in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 23) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paranoia over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat night, strong winds from the S by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | |
6941 | 3973 | 2155 | 1245 | 566 | 266 | 191 | 109 | 99 | 72 | 63 | 41 | 581 | 2248 | 1782 | 882 | 575 | 363 | 562 | 143 | 101 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | |
High Tide | 7:12PM1.23m | 7:41AM1.16m | 8:40PM1.15m | 9:22AM1.07m | 10:21PM1.17m | 11:04AM1.09m | 11:38PM1.26m | 12:12PM1.17m | 00:31AM1.36m | 1:00PM1.25m | 1:12AM1.44m | 1:39PM1.33m | 1:46AM1.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:27AM0.47m | 2:07PM0.47m | 3:11AM0.55m | 3:48PM0.51m | 4:59AM0.51m | 5:16PM0.48m | 6:11AM0.41m | 6:17PM0.40m | 6:59AM0.30m | 7:02PM0.34m | 7:37AM0.22m | 7:40PM0.28m | 8:09AM0.16m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 |
 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | 6:05 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 15 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 15 |
10 | 8 | 13 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 10 | S 10 | SW 12 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
 kJ | 6941 | 3973 | 2155 | 1245 | 566 | 266 | 191 | 109 | 99 | 72 | 63 | 30 | 581 | 1296 | 1129 | 167 | 575 | 363 | 77 | 143 | 101 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | WSW 4 | SW 9 | SSW 15 | — | SW 12 | S 19 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | S 9 | S 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 95 | 68 | 32 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 41 | 21 | — | 118 | 7 | 96 | 84 | 50 | 83 | 83 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 9 | S 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 15 | — | — | — | SW 17 | S 11 | S 12 | SW 10 | SW 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 40 | 58 | 47 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 34 | 18 | — | — | — | 11 | 82 | 46 | 50 | 47 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 5 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | — | — | NNW 2 | W 3 | NW 3 | NW 4 | — | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 10 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SSE 10 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
| kJ | — | 167 | 172 | 198 | 223 | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 4 | 28 | — | 2248 | 1782 | 882 | 16 | 28 | 562 | 108 | 88 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 194 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 29 | 9 | 137 | 194 | 59 | 1502 | 1858 | 10 | 56 | 56 | 10 | 0 |
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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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