Paranoia Surf Forecast

/ Overberg (23 surf breaks) /

South Africa (276 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (34.30° S 18.81° E)

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Paranoia surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 17 Nov 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 16.6° C
(Which is 1.2°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 Wednesday (Nov 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Paranoia in the next 12 days are 2.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) 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 2.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (Nov 21) at 5PM.

Wave Type	Time (SAST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	2AM (Wed 19th Nov)	2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf	2AM (Mon 24th Nov)	3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful	5PM (Thu 20th Nov)	7ft (2.1m) 18s

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 Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Mainly near gales.
	Monday 17			Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22			Sunday 23
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	1	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	2	3
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SSE	SSE	SW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	SSW	SW	SSE	SSE	SW	SW	SW
Period(s) (?)	7	7	18	16	15	13	13	13	16	16	18	15	14	13	13	12	7	7	18	17	16
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	185	486	82	173	309	215	172	230	729	1193	2800	1786	1065	721	546	325	468	127	203	354	627
Wind (km/h)	SE	SE	ESE	SSE	SE	ESE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	SE	SE	ESE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	off	off	off	cross- off	cross- off	off	cross- off	cross- off	off	cross- off	cross- off	off	cross- off	cross- off	off	off	off	off	cross- off	cross- off	off
High Tide / height (m)	1:32PM 1.42		2:01AM 1.34		2:03PM 1.45	2:31AM 1.38		2:34PM 1.46	3:01AM 1.40		3:05PM 1.46	3:31AM 1.40		3:36PM 1.43	4:03AM 1.38		4:07PM 1.39	4:36AM 1.34		4:40PM 1.33
Low Tide / height (m)		7:56PM 0.21		8:01AM 0.32		8:25PM 0.17	8:31AM 0.29		8:53PM 0.16	9:02AM 0.28		9:22PM 0.16	9:32AM 0.28		9:52PM 0.19	10:04AM 0.31		10:23PM 0.23	10:36AM 0.36		10:55PM 0.27

	Monday 17			Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22			Sunday 23
Sunrise	5:31	-	-	5:30	-	-	5:30	-	-	5:28	-	-	5:28	-	-	5:28	-	-	5:28	-	-
Sunset	-	7:28	-	-	7:29	-	-	7:30	-	-	7:30	-	-	7:31	-	-	7:32	-	-	7:34	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	2	-
Temp. °C	23	24	20	20	19	17	21	20	18	21	20	18	22	21	19	23	22	20	19	18	18
Feels °C (?)	18	16	13	14	12	11	15	14	12	14	13	12	15	13	12	17	14	14	17	14	16

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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.