Brak River Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.10° S 22.14° E

Brak River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Brak River sea temperature is
16.0°C
0.6° 

Brak River surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Brak River surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, S swell with 7,715 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Brak River this week:

The surf forecast for Brak River over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Brak River in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 30th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 1st Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 6th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Brak River over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the SSE by Thu night).

Sun
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
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Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
1
3
4
3
!
3
1
4
1
4
0
0
0
0
0
1
!
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
11
1.5
SW
12
1.4
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
1.7
SSW
11
2
SSW
13
2.3
SSW
13
3
SSW
14
2.5
SW
14
2.2
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
2.1
SSW
12
4.5
SSE
10
3
SE
11
2.5
SE
10
2
ESE
10
1.6
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
3
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
766
594
463
315
694
1297
1915
3066
2310
1684
1211
488
1256
4133
1906
1377
688
422
300
6226
Wind (km/h)
15
S
5
NW
5
S
10
SSE
5
W
0
E
5
ESE
5
NNE
10
E
15
ESE
5
WNW
25
SW
15
W
40
SE
35
SE
25
ESE
15
E
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
SW
Wind State
cross
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
4:55PM2.13m
5:09AM1.96m
5:27PM2.10m
5:42AM1.88m
6:02PM2.01m
6:19AM1.76m
6:43PM1.87m
7:03AM1.61m
7:33PM1.70m
8:05AM1.45m
8:49PM1.52m
9:53AM1.35m
10:53PM1.45m
Low Tide
11:01PM0.23m
11:06AM0.22m
11:33PM0.29m
11:36AM0.30m
00:08AM0.39m
12:11PM0.42m
00:48AM0.54m
12:52PM0.59m
1:42AM0.71m
1:53PM0.78m
3:26AM0.85m
4:17PM0.90m
part cloud
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6:52
6:50
6:48
6:48
6:46
6:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:10
6:12
6:12
6:13
6:14
6:14
6:15
 mm
1
6
16
1
Temp °C
15
14
14
14
11
15
15
12
15
16
15
17
15
15
15
16
15
16
16
15
Feels °C
11
12
12
11
10
14
11
11
13
13
15
12
10
7
8
9
9
13
13
14
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Information about the Brak River Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Brak River provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Brak River can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Brak River 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 (Brak River) 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 Brak River 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.

Brak River is 8 km (5 miles) from the city of Mossel Bay. If you plan a holiday in Garden Route, look for hotels and other accommodation in Mossel Bay. Mossel Bay has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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