Brak River Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.10° S 22.14° E

Brak River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Brak River sea temperature is
15.6°C
1.1° 

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 8 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 2,033 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. 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 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 8th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 10th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 13th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
1
2
1
3
4
4
4
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
ESE
8
1.4
E
9
0.9
SW
12
1
E
9
0.6
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.5
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
11
1.2
SW
14
1.8
SSW
14
2
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
14
1.6
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
341
304
230
169
155
205
205
1255
1140
755
546
319
217
606
1161
2033
1370
1310
854
Wind (km/h)
5
N
5
ENE
10
ESE
5
WSW
5
WNW
15
SW
10
WSW
10
S
10
SSE
5
WSW
5
E
10
ESE
5
NNW
10
NE
10
ESE
5
SW
5
ENE
5
SE
5
E
Wind State
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-off
off
cross
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
on
High Tide
1:39AM1.72m
2:05PM1.85m
2:24AM1.87m
2:44PM2.03m
3:02AM1.98m
3:19PM2.14m
3:36AM2.04m
3:53PM2.20m
4:08AM2.05m
4:24PM2.19m
4:38AM2.01m
4:54PM2.13m
Low Tide
7:57AM0.48m
8:22PM0.42m
8:34AM0.34m
8:59PM0.29m
9:07AM0.24m
9:32PM0.21m
9:37AM0.18m
10:01PM0.18m
10:05AM0.17m
10:30PM0.21m
10:33AM0.20m
10:56PM0.28m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:41
6:39
6:37
6:37
6:35
6:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:16
6:16
6:17
6:19
6:19
6:20
6:21
 mm
1
2
1
1
3
Temp °C
23
27
28
21
28
26
18
18
18
16
16
17
16
19
20
17
19
20
21
Feels °C
23
27
28
21
28
26
18
18
17
17
16
17
17
19
19
19
21
20
21
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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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