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Brak River Surf Forecast
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Brak River surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 22 Apr 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Brak River this week:
The surf forecast for Brak River over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Brak River in the next 12 days are 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 25) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 29) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 23rd Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 25th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 25th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Brak River over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 776 | 711 | 524 | 423 | 468 | 339 | 246 | 524 | 581 | 1384 | 1377 | 1380 | 1188 | 1060 | 703 | 548 | 629 | 638 | 374 | 285 | 190 | 126 | 108 | 843 | 2121 | 2795 | 2357 | 2245 | 1788 | 1178 | 947 | 942 | 825 | 488 | 336 | 425 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | glass | cross- on | on | glass | glass | on | glass | glass | on | glass | on | on | off | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | glass | glass | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:22AM 1.38 | 12:05AM 1.59 | 12:35PM 1.53 | 12:58AM 1.79 | 1:24PM 1.71 | 1:42AM 1.99 | 2:07PM 1.86 | 2:23AM 2.15 | 2:47PM 1.98 | 3:03AM 2.24 | 3:27PM 2.04 | 3:42AM 2.26 | 4:06PM 2.04 | 4:22AM 2.21 | 4:47PM 1.98 | 5:03AM 2.08 | 5:29PM 1.88 | 5:45AM 1.91 | 6:15PM 1.74 | 6:31AM 1.70 | 7:08PM 1.59 | 7:27AM 1.49 | 8:20PM 1.47 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:45PM 0.73 | 6:37AM 0.64 | 6:42PM 0.57 | 7:23AM 0.43 | 7:27PM 0.40 | 8:03AM 0.26 | 8:07PM 0.26 | 8:41AM 0.13 | 8:46PM 0.16 | 9:19AM 0.06 | 9:24PM 0.12 | 9:56AM 0.05 | 10:02PM 0.14 | 10:33AM 0.11 | 10:41PM 0.23 | 11:11AM 0.23 | 11:21PM 0.37 | 11:50AM 0.38 | 12:05AM 0.55 | 12:34PM 0.55 | 1:01AM 0.73 | 1:31PM 0.72 | ||||||||||||||
Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:47 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | - | 4 |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 18 | 20 | 18 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Tue morning, calm by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Fri afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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