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Brak River Surf Forecast
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Brak River surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 22 Jan 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Brak River this week:
The surf forecast for Brak River over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Brak River in the next 12 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 23) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 22nd Jan) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jan) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 28th Jan) | 13ft (4.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Brak River over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 357 | 511 | 1337 | 804 | 492 | 302 | 254 | 220 | 237 | 521 | 406 | 347 | 341 | 282 | 268 | 320 | 315 | 789 | 1563 | 2405 | 2182 | 1175 | 1100 | 828 | 591 | 383 | 203 | 437 | 378 | 236 | 171 | 160 | 548 | 854 | 828 | 1034 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | glass | cross- off | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:51AM 1.53 | 9:13PM 1.31 | 10:07AM 1.47 | 11:13PM 1.27 | 11:48AM 1.48 | 12:59AM 1.36 | 1:05PM 1.57 | 1:55AM 1.50 | 1:56PM 1.69 | 2:35AM 1.66 | 2:38PM 1.82 | 3:09AM 1.82 | 3:16PM 1.94 | 3:43AM 1.96 | 3:52PM 2.03 | 4:18AM 2.08 | 4:29PM 2.07 | 4:53AM 2.16 | 5:05PM 2.07 | 5:30AM 2.18 | 5:43PM 2.02 | 6:08AM 2.14 | 6:22PM 1.91 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:21PM 0.92 | 3:14AM 0.91 | 5:07PM 0.93 | 5:05AM 0.96 | 6:41PM 0.84 | 6:42AM 0.91 | 7:38PM 0.71 | 7:43AM 0.79 | 8:20PM 0.56 | 8:29AM 0.65 | 8:56PM 0.43 | 9:08AM 0.51 | 9:29PM 0.31 | 9:45AM 0.38 | 10:02PM 0.22 | 10:22AM 0.30 | 10:35PM 0.17 | 10:58AM 0.26 | 11:09PM 0.17 | 11:36AM 0.27 | 11:44PM 0.21 | 12:14PM 0.34 | 12:20AM 0.31 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:40 | - | - | 7:40 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:36 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 25 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the ESE by Sun afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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