Brak River Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.10° S 22.14° E

Brak River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Brak River sea temperature is
16.8° C
0.3° 

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 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 3,113 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period with ESE 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 2nd Aug)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 6th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 8th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
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4
3
2
1
3
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
2
2
4
4
3
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Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
ESE
12
1.7
ESE
11
1.6
ESE
11
1.5
ESE
11
1.3
ESE
10
1.2
ESE
10
1.1
ESE
10
1.3
SSW
17
1.8
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
2.3
SSW
16
2.3
SSW
15
2.3
SSW
14
2.4
SSW
14
2.2
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
3
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
857
655
634
476
363
300
250
1032
1629
1142
2275
1723
2663
2207
2118
2346
1682
841
2827
Wind (km/h)
0
WSW
5
NE
10
ENE
15
N
15
N
10
SW
0
NNW
5
SSW
10
S
5
NW
15
SW
5
SSW
5
ENE
15
ENE
10
ESE
5
WNW
10
SW
15
S
10
NNW
Wind State
glassy
glassy
on
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
6:07AM1.79m
6:32PM1.93m
6:45AM1.70m
7:14PM1.84m
7:31AM1.58m
8:05PM1.73m
8:30AM1.45m
9:15PM1.62m
10:01AM1.36m
10:51PM1.56m
11:53AM1.40m
00:29AM1.62m
Low Tide
00:01AM0.39m
12:05PM0.34m
00:38AM0.46m
12:40PM0.42m
1:22AM0.56m
1:23PM0.54m
2:21AM0.68m
2:23PM0.68m
3:52AM0.77m
4:04PM0.79m
5:48AM0.74m
6:06PM0.76m
clear
clear
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rain showers
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clear
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7:22
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7:20
7:20
7:18
7:18
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5:51
5:52
5:52
5:53
5:53
5:54
5:55
 mm
1
1
Temp °C
21
22
24
23
26
26
21
21
21
16
13
13
13
15
17
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14
Feels °C
19
20
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20
21
23
18
21
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16
11
12
13
12
15
17
15
13
14
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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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