Paranoia surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 10 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
18.9° 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 Friday (Apr 10) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Paranoia in the next 16 days are 2.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 15) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 11) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 10th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 15th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 15th Apr)8ft (2.4m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
2
1
1
1
0
1
1
2
1
0
0
0
4
3
4
4
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SW
0.6
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.9
SW
2.1
SW
2.4
SW
2.2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)14131413131212111111141312129131716141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7165115325093823733191571409028445139238661914943259241014471143700
Wind
(km/h)
15
WNW
10
SW
10
SSE
10
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
S
20
S
15
SE
5
SSE
10
SSE
10
WSW
25
NW
35
NW
35
SW
5
SSW
20
S
20
ESE
5
E
10
S
5
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
offglasscross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:35AM
0.96
10:21PM
0.99
10:48AM
0.99
11:42PM
1.10
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:22PM
0.64
4:50AM
0.69
5:16PM
0.58
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Sunrise7:03--7:03--7:03--7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07--
Sunset-6:28--6:27--6:24--6:23--6:22--6:22--6:20-
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--------------2591----
Temp. °C252119202019191918191919202018151616151617
Feels °C (?)232021191917181716191919161513141112141415
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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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