Brak River Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.10° S 22.14° E

Brak River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 17 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 17 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with 3,597 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 11PM.

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) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 20th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
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2
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3
3
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4
3
4
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3
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4
4
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.4
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
2.2
SW
13
2
SSW
12
2
SSW
12
1.9
SW
12
3
SSW
13
3
SSW
13
2.3
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
12
1.8
SSW
11
1.6
SSW
11
1.6
SSW
11
2.1
SSW
13
2.3
SW
12
1.9
SW
13
1.9
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
919
694
736
919
1413
1457
1236
1197
1118
3597
2672
1496
976
759
571
628
1435
1374
1174
1039
939
Wind (km/h)
0
W
15
S
5
WNW
10
SSW
10
ESE
10
ENE
5
WSW
20
SW
10
WNW
5
SSW
15
SE
10
E
10
S
10
SSE
10
WNW
10
WSW
10
S
5
WNW
5
SSE
5
SSE
5
WNW
Wind State
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
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on
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
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
1:35PM1.41m
1:36AM1.50m
Low Tide
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
7:12AM0.81m
7:30PM0.85m
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Temp °C
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15
16
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Feels °C
17
18
15
14
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11
16
16
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15
15
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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