Brak River Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.10° S 22.14° E

Brak River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Brak River sea temperature is
15.2°C
1.6° 

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 20 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,831 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Monday (Sep 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m 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 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 21st Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 24th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 27th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
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(10 max)
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0
0
1
1
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
4
3
2
2
4
3
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
12
0.9
SW
11
1.3
ESE
7
0.9
SSW
13
1
SW
12
0.9
SW
11
0.8
SW
11
1.1
ESE
8
2
ESE
7
1.7
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.3
SSW
16
1.8
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
512
324
272
179
158
286
264
169
144
167
383
1240
953
692
560
309
827
1415
990
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
15
ESE
20
ESE
10
E
10
NE
5
SSW
10
WSW
15
WSW
10
SSE
20
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
5
NE
5
SSW
5
S
5
NNW
10
WNW
25
WSW
15
WNW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-on
on
on
on
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
00:17AM1.31m
1:08PM1.44m
1:13AM1.46m
1:39PM1.61m
1:47AM1.62m
2:05PM1.78m
2:16AM1.76m
2:31PM1.93m
2:44AM1.89m
2:58PM2.06m
3:13AM1.99m
3:26PM2.17m
3:42AM2.05m
Low Tide
6:39AM0.86m
7:13PM0.86m
7:19AM0.71m
7:44PM0.69m
7:49AM0.56m
8:12PM0.53m
8:17AM0.43m
8:39PM0.37m
8:44AM0.31m
9:07PM0.25m
9:12AM0.23m
9:36PM0.17m
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6:24
6:25
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6:30
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Temp °C
16
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19
17
26
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23
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Feels °C
15
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15
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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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