Brak River Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.10° S 22.14° E

Brak River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Brak River sea temperature is
16.0°C
0.6° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, E swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 4,468 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 11PM (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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11PM. 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 1.8m and 12s 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 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 26th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 26th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 1st Sep)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat night, calm by Sun night).

Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
S
12
2.2
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
12
1.7
S
12
1.7
S
12
1.5
S
11
1.2
S
11
1.2
S
11
1.1
S
10
0.9
SSE
11
0.8
SSE
11
1.3
SW
10
1.8
SW
8
1.5
SW
8
1.4
SW
10
1.2
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
1
SW
11
2.2
SSW
13
3
SSW
14
3
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1290
2281
976
841
814
566
342
329
270
202
164
334
359
269
420
383
283
216
1725
3894
3242
Wind (km/h)
25
E
35
E
10
NE
5
NNE
5
SE
5
SW
5
S
5
SE
10
WSW
15
SW
15
SW
30
WSW
15
WSW
5
S
5
NNW
5
SW
10
SSE
5
SW
15
WSW
40
SW
15
W
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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glassy
glassy
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glassy
cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
3:06PM1.84m
3:12AM1.86m
3:31PM1.96m
3:40AM1.94m
3:58PM2.05m
4:08AM1.99m
4:25PM2.11m
4:38AM2.00m
4:55PM2.13m
5:09AM1.96m
5:27PM2.10m
5:42AM1.88m
6:02PM2.01m
Low Tide
8:50AM0.41m
9:07PM0.45m
9:16AM0.31m
9:34PM0.34m
9:43AM0.23m
10:02PM0.26m
10:10AM0.19m
10:31PM0.22m
10:37AM0.19m
11:01PM0.23m
11:06AM0.22m
11:33PM0.29m
11:36AM0.30m
00:08AM0.39m
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6:58
6:56
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6:52
6:50
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6:07
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 mm
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Temp °C
17
18
17
25
26
21
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25
17
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22
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Feels °C
13
12
16
24
25
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24
17
15
15
16
10
11
12
13
12
10
12
17
11
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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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