Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.10° S 22.14° E

Brak River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 26 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Brak River sea temperature is
16.6°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 26 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 30 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, E swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 30 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, E swell with 2,533 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 27 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Sunday (Sep 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Brak River in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 27th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 30th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 30th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat night, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the E by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
1
Friday
2
Night
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Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
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3
2
3
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SW
14
2.1
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
9
1.5
S
9
1.6
SSW
9
1.7
S
9
1.5
S
9
1.9
SE
9
3
ESE
7
2.1
ESE
7
2.5
ESE
9
2.5
ESE
9
3
ESE
10
2.3
ESE
10
1.8
ESE
10
1.6
ESE
10
1.6
E
10
1.2
E
11
0.9
E
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1089
1493
592
355
422
439
339
502
741
468
1076
1203
1593
1087
667
463
573
326
191
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
20
SW
15
S
0
SE
15
ESE
25
ESE
15
ENE
20
E
35
E
15
ENE
10
E
20
E
15
NNE
25
N
10
NE
5
SSW
15
SE
10
S
10
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
3:42AM2.05m
3:56PM2.22m
4:14AM2.06m
4:28PM2.22m
4:47AM2.02m
5:02PM2.16m
5:23AM1.92m
5:40PM2.03m
6:03AM1.79m
6:22PM1.85m
6:51AM1.63m
7:17PM1.64m
Low Tide
9:36PM0.17m
9:40AM0.18m
10:05PM0.14m
10:10AM0.18m
10:37PM0.16m
10:41AM0.23m
11:10PM0.25m
11:14AM0.33m
11:45PM0.38m
11:52AM0.49m
00:27AM0.56m
12:38PM0.68m
1:24AM0.75m
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
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6:31
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6:34
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 mm
3
2
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Temp °C
17
15
16
14
16
16
14
16
17
15
22
23
24
31
31
26
19
18
16
Feels °C
17
12
12
12
13
11
10
12
11
11
20
20
21
27
31
27
18
16
13
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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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