Paranoia surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 02 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
16.4° C
(Which is 2.1°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 (Dec 04) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Paranoia in the next 12 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 03) 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 1.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Dec 06) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 4th Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 4th Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 3rd Dec)8ft (2.5m) 7s

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 Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the S on Fri afternoon, near gales from the SE by Sun afternoon).

Tue
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SSW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
2.5
SSE
1.3
SSE
0.9
WSW
1.3
SSE
0.7
S
0.7
S
1.1
S
0.4
SW
0.7
SW
0.5
SW
0.9
SW
1.2
SW
2.3
SSE
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
Period(s) (?)12121278119910109813131261212121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4721901345172131832327494231206087282435419319278236428314
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSE
35
ESE
35
SE
50
SE
30
ESE
20
SSE
30
SSE
25
SE
25
S
30
SSE
30
SE
40
SSE
40
SE
30
ESE
35
SE
50
SE
35
ESE
25
SE
40
SSE
25
SE
35
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:34AM
1.43
1:44PM
1.63
2:21AM
1.51
2:32PM
1.66
3:07AM
1.55
3:20PM
1.65
3:53AM
1.56
4:07PM
1.59
4:40AM
1.54
4:55PM
1.50
5:28AM
1.48
5:44PM
1.38
6:19AM
1.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:24PM
0.07
7:34AM
0.20
8:10PM
0.00
8:23AM
0.14
8:56PM
-0.03
9:12AM
0.11
9:42PM
-0.02
10:00AM
0.12
10:27PM
0.03
10:50AM
0.17
11:12PM
0.11
11:41AM
0.25
11:59PM
0.21
12:37PM
0.34
Tue
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Sunrise--5:24--5:24--5:24--5:24--5:24--5:24--5:24
Sunset7:42--7:43--7:44--7:44--7:45--7:45--7:46--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C211923242022211921211920201922222123211922
Feels °C (?)171517161218171517181513131215141419151417
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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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