Brak River surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 21 Feb 2026 SAST
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Brak River surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Brak River sea temperature is
22.5° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


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 Saturday (Feb 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s 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 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 25) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 21st Feb)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 21st Feb)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 21st Feb)13ft (4.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Brak River over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
!
3
2
0
3
2
2
3
1
3
1
0
2
2
2
3
3
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
SE
3.5
ESE
3.5
ESE
2
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.5
ESE
1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.7
SSW
1.9
SW
1.9
SSW
2.3
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.7
SSW
Period(s) (?)7998899911141312876111010101110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)352178818725474885664363282704803573141641159563776980011621080576
Wind
(km/h)
20
ESE
40
ESE
5
ENE
10
SSW
20
SSW
20
NNE
10
SSW
10
S
5
WSW
15
SW
25
SSW
15
WNW
10
S
15
S
15
WNW
20
WSW
15
SW
0
NW
10
SE
15
SE
10
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
crossglasscross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscrossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:07PM
1.90
6:30AM
2.02
6:46PM
1.75
7:12AM
1.86
7:33PM
1.58
8:07AM
1.67
8:42PM
1.41
9:35AM
1.50
10:50PM
1.33
11:47AM
1.48
12:51AM
1.47
1:18PM
1.61
1:53AM
1.68
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:58AM
0.31
12:01AM
0.31
12:35PM
0.44
12:38AM
0.45
1:18PM
0.60
1:21AM
0.64
2:20PM
0.78
2:31AM
0.83
4:35PM
0.89
5:24AM
0.91
6:46PM
0.78
7:14AM
0.76
7:47PM
0.61
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Sunrise6:11--6:11--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:15--6:16--
Sunset-7:17--7:16--7:15--7:14--7:13--7:12--7:10-
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
----1----------21----
Temp. °C242323282826232521242622242522202020202118
Feels °C (?)242125302927252522232323242323191718181816
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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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