Brak River Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.10° S 22.14° E

Brak River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Brak River sea temperature is
16.3° C
0.2° 

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 13 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,735 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 9s. 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 1.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 14th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 14th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 13th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
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Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
2
2
3
1
0
2
2
1
3
2
1
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SSW
19
1.7
SSW
18
1.4
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.7
SSW
12
1.8
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2834
1735
917
620
472
285
257
253
282
290
355
746
755
656
562
488
546
580
694
878
874
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
15
NE
25
N
20
N
20
SSW
5
W
10
E
15
ESE
5
NNW
10
SW
5
SSE
5
N
10
ESE
10
ESE
0
NNE
10
SW
15
SSW
10
WNW
10
WSW
15
S
5
S
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross
cross
High Tide
4:18PM2.14m
4:32AM2.03m
4:54PM2.15m
5:07AM1.99m
5:29PM2.11m
5:40AM1.90m
6:02PM2.01m
6:12AM1.78m
6:35PM1.87m
6:44AM1.64m
7:09PM1.71m
7:17AM1.49m
7:46PM1.55m
Low Tide
10:02AM0.16m
10:26PM0.21m
10:35AM0.15m
11:00PM0.23m
11:06AM0.18m
11:32PM0.31m
11:35AM0.26m
00:03AM0.41m
12:05PM0.38m
00:34AM0.54m
12:34PM0.51m
1:07AM0.68m
1:07PM0.67m
1:49AM0.82m
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7:13
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7:09
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7:07
7:05
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Temp °C
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26
25
25
28
14
17
18
20
20
18
16
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18
15
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18
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15
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Feels °C
18
23
19
21
24
14
16
16
18
18
15
15
16
16
14
15
15
14
13
12
12
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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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