Brak River Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.10° S 22.14° E

Brak River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 18 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Brak River sea temperature is
16.1°C
0.7° 

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 19 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 24 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 2,815 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s 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 Saturday (Sep 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 2.2m and 8s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 19th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 19th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 24th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Night
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Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
4
3
1
2
0
0
2
0
1
2
2
2
0
0
0
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.8
SSW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
1.5
ESE
7
0.7
SW
13
1
SW
13
1
SW
12
0.8
SW
11
0.9
E
9
1.1
SW
8
1.6
S
9
2.5
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
604
409
309
1389
1200
821
459
324
236
200
178
321
264
142
125
159
386
2022
2220
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
5
SE
10
SE
5
NNE
10
ESE
10
ESE
5
E
15
ESE
20
E
5
NE
20
N
10
N
10
WSW
10
SW
5
SSW
15
E
25
E
20
E
10
NE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
8:21AM1.26m
9:07PM1.26m
12:02PM1.27m
00:17AM1.31m
1:08PM1.44m
1:13AM1.46m
1:39PM1.61m
1:47AM1.62m
2:05PM1.78m
2:16AM1.76m
2:31PM1.93m
2:44AM1.89m
Low Tide
1:41AM0.92m
2:04PM1.05m
4:50AM0.99m
6:19PM1.02m
6:39AM0.86m
7:13PM0.86m
7:19AM0.71m
7:44PM0.69m
7:49AM0.56m
8:12PM0.53m
8:17AM0.43m
8:39PM0.37m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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6:26
6:24
6:22
6:20
6:20
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:23
6:24
6:24
6:25
6:27
6:28
6:28
 mm
2
5
2
1
Temp °C
14
17
18
15
18
19
16
19
19
22
31
33
22
17
16
17
18
18
19
Feels °C
11
16
16
14
17
17
15
18
17
22
28
31
23
17
16
17
15
14
19
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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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