Brak River Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.10° S 22.14° E

Brak River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 29 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Brak River sea temperature is
16.6° C
0.1° 

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 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, E swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,885 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period with E 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 (Jul 31) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Brak River in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 31st Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 31st Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 5th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
2
3
0
3
3
3
2
3
2
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
2.3
E
8
2
E
8
2.1
ESE
8
2.5
E
9
2.2
ESE
9
2.2
ESE
9
2
ESE
9
1.9
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
11
1.6
ESE
11
1.4
ESE
10
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
1
SW
11
0.9
SW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
863
745
649
590
535
603
965
838
831
645
579
506
611
531
418
356
278
228
184
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
10
ENE
20
E
10
NE
10
ENE
15
E
10
NNE
5
NNW
10
ENE
5
N
5
N
5
E
5
WSW
5
S
5
ESE
5
ENE
10
SW
10
SSW
5
SW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
4:01AM1.86m
4:26PM1.90m
4:31AM1.89m
4:54PM1.95m
5:02AM1.89m
5:24PM1.98m
5:33AM1.86m
5:57PM1.97m
6:07AM1.79m
6:32PM1.93m
6:45AM1.70m
7:14PM1.84m
Low Tide
9:54PM0.45m
10:08AM0.28m
10:25PM0.39m
10:36AM0.25m
10:55PM0.36m
11:04AM0.25m
11:27PM0.36m
11:34AM0.28m
00:01AM0.39m
12:05PM0.34m
00:38AM0.46m
12:40PM0.42m
1:22AM0.56m
clear
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7:26
7:24
7:24
7:22
7:22
7:22
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5:49
5:49
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Temp °C
15
16
17
15
15
17
17
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21
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24
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18
19
18
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15
Feels °C
12
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12
12
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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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