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Paranoia surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 18 Jan 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
18.6° C
 (Which is 1.4°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 Monday (Jan 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Paranoia in the next 12 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 24) 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jan 19) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 19th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 23rd Jan)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 24th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the ESE on Sun night, near gales from the SE by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed night, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Wed night, light winds from the ESE by Sat morning).

Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sun
25
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
3
3
3
4
3
1
3
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SW
0.9
SSW
2.3
SSE
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
2.3
SSE
1
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.9
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.7
SSW
Period(s) (?)1211111011713127121316151413131313121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8744503112121964764023534593204331230155918092005230319151550948655711
Wind
(km/h)
25
ESE
25
SSE
30
SSE
30
ESE
35
SE
55
SE
35
E
30
SE
50
SE
25
ESE
20
SW
15
W
10
SW
15
S
25
SSE
15
SE
15
SW
15
SW
5
ENE
15
SSW
20
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		offcrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcrosscross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:47AM
1.46
3:51PM
1.47
4:17AM
1.52
4:23PM
1.48
4:49AM
1.55
4:56PM
1.46
5:21AM
1.56
5:30PM
1.42
5:55AM
1.54
6:08PM
1.35
6:32AM
1.49
6:52PM
1.26
7:17AM
1.41
7:46PM
1.16
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:35PM
0.14
9:52AM
0.24
10:04PM
0.10
10:24AM
0.21
10:34PM
0.09
10:57AM
0.19
11:04PM
0.10
11:31AM
0.20
11:35PM
0.14
12:08PM
0.22
12:10AM
0.21
12:50PM
0.28
12:51AM
0.30
1:41PM
0.35
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sun
25
Sunrise-5:50--5:52--5:52--5:54--5:54--5:56--5:56-
Sunset--7:58--7:57--7:57--7:57--7:55--7:55--7:54
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171920192224222423222020201919181919192021
Feels °C (?)121414141615141916161818201615141717191920
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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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