Paranoia surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 21 Apr 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
18.7° 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 Wednesday (Apr 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Paranoia in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 2PM. 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 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 22nd Apr)13ft (4.0m) 15s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 22nd Apr)13ft (4.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 22nd Apr)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri night, min 15°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri night, fresh winds from the SE by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tue
28
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
3
4
4
3
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
1
2
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
SSW
4
SSW
4
S
3
S
2.2
S
1.9
S
1.4
S
1
S
0.9
S
0.7
SSW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.2
S
1.9
S
1.8
SSE
1.3
SSW
1.5
S
1.6
SSE
Period(s) (?)1416161514131212111111111099998121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)442073686941397319771228575266191111977161421202854550470422625648
Wind
(km/h)
20
S
30
ESE
40
SE
30
E
10
E
5
E
15
E
5
NNW
5
SSE
10
N
20
NW
20
WSW
15
NNW
25
NW
15
SSW
25
SSE
30
SE
35
SE
30
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
crossoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:29AM
1.31
7:12PM
1.23
7:41AM
1.16
8:40PM
1.15
9:22AM
1.07
10:21PM
1.17
11:04AM
1.09
11:38PM
1.26
12:12PM
1.17
12:31AM
1.36
1:00PM
1.25
1:12AM
1.44
1:39PM
1.33
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:17AM
0.34
12:51PM
0.34
1:27AM
0.47
2:07PM
0.47
3:11AM
0.55
3:48PM
0.51
4:59AM
0.51
5:16PM
0.48
6:11AM
0.41
6:17PM
0.40
6:59AM
0.30
7:02PM
0.34
7:37AM
0.22
7:40PM
0.28
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tue
28
Sunrise-7:11--7:13--7:13--7:13--7:15--7:16--7:16-
Sunset--6:13--6:12--6:10--6:09--6:08--6:07--6:06
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--------------44-----
Temp. °C171617141620192223232222181817161616151619
Feels °C (?)1299613181619201919201814151210109811
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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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