Brak River Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.10° S 22.14° E

Brak River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 21 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Brak River sea temperature is
15.1°C
1.7° 

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 21 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,547 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Sep 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Brak River in the next 16 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 22nd Sep)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 24th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 26th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
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(10 max)
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1
1
1
1
1
3
0
0
4
3
3
3
4
1
3
1
3
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
11
0.9
SW
11
0.9
SSW
13
1
SW
12
0.9
SW
11
1.1
E
8
1.7
SSE
8
0.9
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.8
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
14
1.6
SW
14
1
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
2.1
SSW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
179
172
286
264
207
169
365
427
1007
1026
727
536
421
1547
1525
961
325
755
632
Wind (km/h)
10
E
10
NE
10
NNE
10
N
15
SW
10
S
5
E
20
ESE
20
ESE
10
WSW
15
SW
10
SSW
5
NE
5
W
15
SE
15
S
15
S
10
SSE
10
ESE
Wind State
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cross
cross-off
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glassy
on
on
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cross-off
cross-off
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off
cross-on
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cross
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cross-on
High Tide
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
3:56PM2.22m
4:14AM2.06m
Low Tide
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
9:40AM0.18m
10:05PM0.14m
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 mm
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3
1
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15
29
2
2
Temp °C
18
26
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23
20
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Feels °C
19
26
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16
15
16
17
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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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