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Paranoia Surf Forecast
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Paranoia surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 17 May 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
16.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 (May 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 20th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 20th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 19th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paranoia over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SE on Sun morning, strong winds from the SE by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Wed morning, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | |
229 | 228 | 205 | 404 | 308 | 763 | 866 | 524 | 766 | 394 | 365 | 418 | 80 | 69 | 157 | 179 | 171 | 355 | 331 | 268 | 614 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 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 | 7:37AM1.19m | 8:23PM1.28m | 8:56AM1.10m | 9:38PM1.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:33AM0.41m | 1:52PM0.39m | 2:54AM0.46m | 3:06PM0.46m | 4:18AM0.46m | |||||||
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 | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — |
 | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SW 12 | SSE 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 |
 kJ | 229 | 146 | 205 | 404 | 308 | 228 | 168 | 136 | 95 | 51 | 49 | 123 | 54 | 69 | 19 | 179 | 171 | 355 | 331 | 268 | 614 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 14 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 9 | S 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SSE 9 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 72 | 228 | 71 | 31 | 203 | 5 | 22 | 19 | — | 50 | 35 | 49 | 80 | 60 | 157 | 71 | 86 | 8 | 43 | 223 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | — | SW 16 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 16 | — | — | — | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 8 | SW 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SE 7 | S 9 | S 9 | E 12 |
| kJ | 37 | — | 90 | 55 | 75 | 5 | — | — | — | 10 | 22 | 26 | 12 | 9 | 43 | 33 | 7 | 19 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | — | SSE 6 | SE 8 | — | SSE 5 | — | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | 11 | 44 | 37 | 44 | 246 | 763 | 866 | 524 | 766 | 394 | 365 | 418 | — | 37 | 96 | — | 5 | — | 3 | 10 | 18 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 30 | 10 | 30 | 66 | 194 | 66 | 59 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 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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