Brak River Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.10° S 22.14° E

Brak River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Brak River sea temperature is
16.1° C
0.5° 

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 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 10,304 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s 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 (Aug 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s 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 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 22) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 17th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 20th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 23rd Aug)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
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Night
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PM
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Rating
(10 max)
1
2
4
2
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
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2
2
3
2
3
2
3
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
2.2
SW
12
2
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
12
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
12
1.8
SSW
11
1.6
SSW
11
1.4
SW
11
2.3
SW
11
4
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
229
746
919
618
596
933
1413
1650
1411
1197
1073
3209
2584
1474
993
773
606
476
1279
4722
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
5
N
0
SE
5
SE
5
WNW
5
SW
10
SE
10
E
5
W
20
SW
10
WNW
5
SW
10
SE
10
ENE
5
E
5
S
10
W
10
W
20
SW
25
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
on
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
off
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
6:02PM2.01m
6:12AM1.78m
6:35PM1.87m
6:44AM1.64m
7:09PM1.71m
7:17AM1.49m
7:46PM1.55m
8:00AM1.34m
8:40PM1.40m
9:29AM1.22m
10:37PM1.31m
12:25PM1.25m
00:40AM1.37m
Low Tide
00:03AM0.41m
12:05PM0.38m
00:34AM0.54m
12:34PM0.51m
1:07AM0.68m
1:07PM0.67m
1:49AM0.82m
1:48PM0.84m
3:04AM0.94m
3:19PM0.99m
5:51AM0.94m
6:21PM0.98m
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7:09
7:07
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7:03
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6:01
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Temp °C
17
16
19
19
15
15
15
13
17
17
14
15
16
13
16
19
16
20
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18
Feels °C
15
14
18
17
15
15
15
12
16
14
13
14
14
12
15
18
16
19
16
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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