Paranoia surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 02 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
17.1° C
(Which is 2.6°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 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Paranoia in the next 12 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 07) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 04) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 5th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 7th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 7th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri morning, strong winds from the SSE by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Mon night, fresh winds from the S by Wed afternoon).

Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
3
3
4
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SW
0.6
SW
0.8
SW
1
SW
1
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
1.2
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.9
SSW
3
SSW
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
2.3
SSW
2
SSW
1.6
SSW
Period(s) (?)191816151413121212111112101411141615131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)11219936141038724214814113718514019726188985332326363364919051342749
Wind
(km/h)
5
WNW
20
SSW
25
SE
30
SE
40
SE
35
SE
40
SE
40
SE
25
ESE
15
S
15
SSW
15
SSE
10
W
15
W
15
SSW
20
SSE
30
SSE
20
ESE
20
S
20
S
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscross-
off
oncross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:29PM
1.56
3:04AM
1.52
3:18PM
1.58
3:49AM
1.58
4:03PM
1.57
4:33AM
1.60
4:46PM
1.52
5:15AM
1.58
5:28PM
1.43
5:55AM
1.53
6:09PM
1.33
6:36AM
1.45
6:50PM
1.22
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:22AM
0.21
8:53PM
0.04
9:12AM
0.14
9:37PM
0.01
10:00AM
0.11
10:19PM
0.02
10:45AM
0.12
10:59PM
0.06
11:29AM
0.17
11:38PM
0.13
12:12PM
0.25
12:15AM
0.23
12:56PM
0.34
12:53AM
0.34
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Sunrise5:35--5:37--5:37--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:41--
Sunset-8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00-
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C222221212120222121212121202120202018202019
Feels °C (?)222220171515161415191921191921171514171615
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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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