Paranoia surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 25 Dec 2025 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
18.0° C
(Which is 1.5°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 (Dec 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Paranoia in the next 12 days are 2.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Thursday (Dec 25) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 29th Dec)5ft (1.6m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 29th Dec)5ft (1.6m) 6s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 28th Dec)7ft (2.2m) 6s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SE on Thu morning, strong winds from the SE by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon night, min 19°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SSE
2.1
SSE
1
SSW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
2.2
SSE
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.8
SW
Period(s) (?)76121211111111101061099991110111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)142341289309250172137110646138132292920233150116106120
Wind
(km/h)
25
SE
45
SE
35
SE
35
SE
50
SE
30
ESE
35
SE
45
SE
35
SE
30
ESE
50
SE
35
E
10
S
20
SE
5
NNW
10
SSW
30
SSE
25
SE
25
SSE
35
SSE
25
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:30PM
1.24
7:05AM
1.36
7:22PM
1.18
7:58AM
1.33
8:29PM
1.12
9:01AM
1.31
9:49PM
1.10
10:15AM
1.32
11:12PM
1.14
11:29AM
1.36
12:24AM
1.22
12:37PM
1.42
1:24AM
1.33
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:31PM
0.38
12:37AM
0.31
1:22PM
0.41
1:25AM
0.38
2:24PM
0.42
2:25AM
0.44
3:38PM
0.41
3:41AM
0.48
4:57PM
0.37
5:06AM
0.47
6:09PM
0.29
6:22AM
0.40
7:11PM
0.19
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Sunrise5:31--5:31--5:31--5:31--5:33--5:33--5:33--
Sunset-7:57--7:58--7:58--7:58--7:59--7:59--7:59-
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232220222220232221242523242527222323262421
Feels °C (?)191614171513181514201717232426222121232018
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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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