Paranoia Surf Forecast

/ Overberg (23 surf breaks) /

South Africa (273 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (34.30° S 18.81° E)

Surf Forecasts:

Paranoia surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 13 Oct 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 16.1° C
(Which is normal 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 Tuesday (Oct 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. 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 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 19) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 19) at 2PM.

Wave Type	Time (SAST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	11PM (Tue 14th Oct)	2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf	11AM (Fri 17th Oct)	6.5ft (2.0m) 13s
Most Powerful	5AM (Sun 19th Oct)	10ft (3.0m) 17s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SE by Thu morning).											Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon).
	Mon 13		Tuesday 14			Wednesday 15			Thursday 16			Friday 17			Saturday 18			Sunday 19
	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	0	2	1	0	1	2	1	2	4	3	1	0	0	3	3	1	2	4
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SW	S	SSW	S	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S
Period(s) (?)	12	16	14	13	13	9	8	9	13	13	13	13	12	11	11	12	18	16	16	16	14
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	110	162	206	261	175	181	120	212	3198	2390	2419	1221	807	553	251	347	5497	4189	2827	1856	1617
Wind (km/h)	W	NNW	WNW	SW	SSE	SSW	SSW	S	SE	SE	E	S	WSW	SW	WSW	SW	SE	SE	SE	ESE	SE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	on	cross- on	on	cross- on	cross- off	cross	cross	cross- off	off	off	off	cross- off	glass	cross	cross- on	cross- on	cross- off	off	off	off	off
High Tide / height (m)		8:28PM 1.07	9:43AM 1.09		10:34PM 1.05	11:24AM 1.17		11:58PM 1.13	12:23PM 1.28		12:49AM 1.22	1:04PM 1.39		1:26AM 1.31	1:36PM 1.47		1:58AM 1.38		2:05PM 1.53	2:26AM 1.43
Low Tide / height (m)	2:09PM 0.56	3:05AM 0.55		4:23PM 0.58	4:59AM 0.53		5:55PM 0.48		6:08AM 0.44	6:48PM 0.37		6:54AM 0.35	7:26PM 0.27		7:29AM 0.28	7:57PM 0.19		8:00AM 0.23		8:25PM 0.13	8:28AM 0.20

	Mon 13		Tuesday 14			Wednesday 15			Thursday 16			Friday 17			Saturday 18			Sunday 19
Sunrise	-	-	6:05	-	-	6:03	-	-	6:01	-	-	6:01	-	-	5:58	-	-	5:58	-	-	5:56
Sunset	6:55	-	-	6:57	-	-	6:58	-	-	6:58	-	-	6:59	-	-	7:00	-	-	7:00	-	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	19	17	17	16	15	15	15	15	14	16	14	17	18	16	15	16	15	18	17	15	20
Feels °C (?)	16	15	13	13	12	12	11	10	7	7	5	15	18	15	11	13	12	10	7	7	17

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Overberg

Wind Update Continuing clean conditions at Paranoia (calm at Elgin Exp Farm 26 km from Paranoia). 1.2m 9s swell from the SSE with a 1.1m 12s groundswell from the SW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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.