Brak River Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.10° S 22.14° E

Brak River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 02 Sep 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 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 4,388 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. 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 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 12s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 3rd Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 3rd Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 6th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the SE by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Sat night, calm by Mon morning).

Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Night
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Night
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PM
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PM
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PM
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Rating
(10 max)
3
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
4
4
4
4
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
3.5
SSE
9
3.5
SSE
9
2.4
SE
9
2.3
SE
8
2.4
ESE
8
1.9
ESE
7
2
ESE
7
0.8
SSW
23
2.4
SSW
20
2.5
SSW
18
1.8
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
E
10
1
E
10
0.7
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1129
481
1954
2078
973
716
661
379
367
711
4173
4047
1551
943
829
606
273
186
96
Wind (km/h)
5
E
10
SSW
35
SSE
40
SE
35
ESE
30
ESE
20
E
20
E
35
ESE
25
E
20
E
30
E
10
ENE
0
N
5
SSW
5
SSW
10
SE
10
SE
0
W
Wind State
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
7:03AM1.61m
7:33PM1.70m
8:05AM1.45m
8:49PM1.52m
9:53AM1.35m
10:53PM1.45m
12:04PM1.44m
00:39AM1.56m
1:17PM1.65m
1:39AM1.72m
2:05PM1.85m
2:24AM1.87m
Low Tide
00:48AM0.54m
12:52PM0.59m
1:42AM0.71m
1:53PM0.78m
3:26AM0.85m
4:17PM0.90m
5:57AM0.81m
6:34PM0.78m
7:10AM0.64m
7:38PM0.59m
7:57AM0.48m
8:22PM0.42m
part cloud
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clear
clear
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6:48
6:46
6:45
6:43
6:41
6:41
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6:13
6:14
6:14
6:15
6:15
6:16
6:16
 mm
2
15
5
Temp °C
14
15
15
15
15
15
14
15
16
15
18
19
18
25
26
21
21
21
18
Feels °C
14
15
9
9
8
8
9
10
11
10
15
14
17
26
26
22
21
21
19
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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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