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Paranoia surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 12 Mar 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
18.1° 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 Thursday (Mar 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. 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 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 19) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 12th Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 15th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 19th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Mon morning, strong winds from the SE by Tue afternoon).

Thu
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
2
1
2
1
0
1
2
0
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.8
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
1.4
S
1.1
S
1.1
SSE
1
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
2
S
1.6
SSE
2
SSE
1
SSW
1.7
SSE
1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.7
SSW
Period(s) (?)121218161514137771312121277117131316
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)19014219437149230824221512711831249448610952593522302373623841324
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSW
15
SE
20
SSE
25
SSE
30
SE
35
SE
45
SE
30
E
20
SE
30
SE
15
ESE
15
SSE
25
SSE
30
SE
35
SE
35
SE
30
ESE
15
ESE
40
SE
20
E
5
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoffoffoffoffcross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
11:38PM
0.94
11:52AM
1.00
12:46AM
1.07
12:50PM
1.12
1:21AM
1.22
1:28PM
1.25
1:51AM
1.37
2:01PM
1.38
2:21AM
1.52
2:34PM
1.48
2:50AM
1.64
3:07PM
1.56
3:21AM
1.72
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:57PM
0.68
5:57AM
0.71
6:31PM
0.57
6:57AM
0.58
7:11PM
0.44
7:33AM
0.44
7:42PM
0.31
8:04AM
0.29
8:11PM
0.19
8:34AM
0.16
8:40PM
0.10
9:05AM
0.05
9:11PM
0.03
9:37AM
-0.03
Thu
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Sunrise--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:45--6:45--6:46
Sunset7:07--7:06--7:04--7:02--7:01--7:00--6:59--
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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thunderstorm
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C282625222120222123232124232321212024252223
Feels °C (?)292623212015161621212024222318161623221925
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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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