Brak River surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 18 May 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
17.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (May 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Brak River in the next 16 days are 2.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 20th May)11ft (3.5m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 20th May)11ft (3.5m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 25th May)7ft (2.2m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Tue night, calm by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Mon
25
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
!
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
1
2
3
3
4
4
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
13
2.1
SE
8
3
ESE
8
2.5
ESE
8
2.5
ESE
8
3
ESE
8
3
ESE
8
2.1
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.7
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.6
SW
15
2.2
SSW
17
2
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
336
477
1087
984
798
1051
1242
588
412
244
197
298
283
332
282
228
180
380
1034
2829
1690
Wind (km/h)
25
E
15
ENE
25
E
25
E
25
E
20
E
10
ENE
5
NW
10
SSW
5
NW
5
WSW
15
SW
10
WNW
5
SSE
10
E
5
NE
5
NW
10
SSW
10
WNW
5
ESE
15
E
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
off
glassy
on
High Tide
5:04AM2.00m
5:36PM1.87m
5:52AM1.86m
6:28PM1.78m
6:45AM1.68m
7:27PM1.68m
7:47AM1.52m
8:37PM1.60m
9:05AM1.40m
9:57PM1.58m
10:32AM1.36m
11:14PM1.61m
11:49AM1.40m
Low Tide
10:44PM0.30m
11:15AM0.24m
11:32PM0.42m
12:00PM0.36m
00:27AM0.55m
12:52PM0.50m
1:37AM0.69m
1:57PM0.63m
3:11AM0.76m
3:21PM0.71m
4:49AM0.75m
4:47PM0.72m
6:02AM0.68m
5:54PM0.68m
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:18
7:20
7:20
7:20
7:22
7:22
7:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:36
5:36
5:35
5:34
5:34
5:32
5:32
5:31
1
1
1
Temp °C
18
18
19
17
19
20
19
22
24
18
19
20
17
18
19
18
21
23
18
17
18
15
17
16
13
16
17
18
21
24
19
19
18
17
19
19
18
21
22
18
17
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
S
8
2.1
SE
8
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SSE
12
0.4
SW
12
2.4
ESE
8
2.1
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1
E
8
0.8
SW
6
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SW
11
1.1
SW
13
1.6
SW
15
2.2
SSW
17
2
SSW
14
Energy kJ
252
477
205
106
99
50
808
588
412
244
197
131
42
332
282
228
162
380
1034
2829
1690
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.4
SSE
14
0.6
SSE
13
0.5
SW
12
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
5
0.5
E
11
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SSW
16
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
Energy kJ
336
277
71
106
72
47
80
118
108
69
180
298
283
15
63
217
180
177
46
27
25
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
12
0.4
SE
15
0.3
SSW
9
0.3
SSW
9
0.2
SSW
9
0.3
SW
11
0.1
S
22
0.2
SSW
21
0.4
SSW
19
0.5
SW
11
0.4
SW
11
0.6
E
8
0.4
ESE
12
0.5
S
5
0.5
E
11
0.5
SSW
17
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
ESE
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
Energy kJ
26
54
17
16
8
19
9
44
125
61
43
42
45
13
59
172
47
34
17
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ESE
6
3
ESE
8
2.5
ESE
8
2.5
ESE
8
3
ESE
8
3
ESE
8
0.5
SW
3
0.4
SW
4
0.7
WSW
5
0.8
SW
6
1
SW
6
0.3
ESE
4
Energy kJ
161
1087
984
798
1051
1242
4
6
23
45
73
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
3
3
4
4
4
Distance (km)
60
60
60
60
60
60
21
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
60
21
0
0
0
0
60
Best forecast wave conditions in Garden Route
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
4
5
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
4
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
7
5
5
7
9
5
4
4
5
6
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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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