Paranoia surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 02 Mar 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
19.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Monday (Mar 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Paranoia in the next 12 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 07) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 2nd Mar)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 2nd Mar)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 7th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the ESE by Sat night).

Mon
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
0
2
2
2
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
2
2
2
3
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SW
1.4
SW
1.6
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SW
1
SSW
1.5
S
2.5
S
3
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
Period(s) (?)13131211111013121212111111711111413131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)175611616233723462987007715364143962632382311803217717911249841475387
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
10
E
10
SSW
10
SW
15
ESE
0
SW
15
SW
5
NNW
25
NW
15
WSW
5
SSE
15
WNW
25
WNW
35
SW
30
SSE
35
SE
40
ESE
25
ESE
45
ESE
35
E
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
offglasscrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
glassononcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:00PM
1.52
3:18AM
1.65
3:33PM
1.55
3:50AM
1.69
4:05PM
1.55
4:19AM
1.67
4:35PM
1.51
4:48AM
1.62
5:03PM
1.44
5:15AM
1.53
5:31PM
1.36
5:42AM
1.42
5:59PM
1.25
6:10AM
1.29
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:09PM
0.05
9:34AM
0.04
9:40PM
0.03
10:05AM
0.03
10:09PM
0.04
10:35AM
0.05
10:37PM
0.09
11:03AM
0.11
11:04PM
0.17
11:29AM
0.20
11:30PM
0.27
11:56AM
0.30
11:56PM
0.38
12:24PM
0.42
Mon
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Sunrise--6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:37--6:37
Sunset7:20--7:19--7:17--7:15--7:15--7:14--7:13--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--------31---3-------
Temp. °C181717181819201920212020211917171719251924
Feels °C (?)14131616181919201719201918151011913161220
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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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