Brak River surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 02 Mar 2026 SAST
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Brak River surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Brak River sea temperature is
21.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Brak River this week:

The surf forecast for Brak River over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 02) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Brak River in the next 12 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 07) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 07) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 2nd Mar)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 2nd Mar)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 7th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds.

Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
!
!
2
3
2
2
2
0
4
2
0
3
2
1
2
!
!
5
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
SSW
3
SSW
2.3
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.9
SSW
1.8
SW
1.7
SSW
1.4
SW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
3.5
SW
4
SSW
2.5
S
2.2
SSW
2.5
S
1.7
SSW
Period(s) (?)141313121211101013121211111111101212111112
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)387526671765964646352540468114493376953051741935227623728175312071768761
Wind
(km/h)
15
WSW
15
SE
15
ENE
5
SW
15
SSE
5
ENE
10
ESE
20
ESE
5
W
10
SSE
15
SSE
5
WSW
5
SSE
15
S
0
WSW
45
WSW
35
SW
10
SW
10
SE
25
ESE
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crossglassoncross-
on
glasscrosscross-
on
offcrosscrossglassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:26PM
1.98
3:44AM
2.13
3:58PM
2.03
4:15AM
2.18
4:28PM
2.03
4:45AM
2.17
4:56PM
1.99
5:13AM
2.11
5:23PM
1.92
5:39AM
2.01
5:48PM
1.82
6:05AM
1.88
6:14PM
1.69
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:24AM
0.31
9:32PM
0.24
9:54AM
0.24
9:59PM
0.19
10:22AM
0.22
10:25PM
0.18
10:48AM
0.24
10:51PM
0.21
11:13AM
0.30
11:16PM
0.28
11:38AM
0.39
11:41PM
0.38
12:04PM
0.50
12:07AM
0.52
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Sunrise6:18--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:24--
Sunset-7:07--7:06--7:04--7:02--7:01--7:00--6:59-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---------------1-----
Temp. °C191917212219222320222321222220181916181918
Feels °C (?)151514201919212120222221232121111010151514
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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 12 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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