The Glen surf break

The Glen surfForecast / Nelson – Tasman Bay / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 02 Jul 2025 NZST
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The Glen surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Glen sea temperature is
13.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Glen this week:

The surf forecast for The Glen over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 03) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Glen in the next 12 days are 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 03) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 06) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 3rd Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 3PM (Thu 3rd Jul)7ft (2.2m) 11s
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 3rd Jul)7ft (2.1m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Glen over the next 12 days.

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Wed
02
Thursday
03
Friday
04
Saturday
05
Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Mon
14
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
NW
0.5
N
1.7
NNE
2.2
NNE
1.6
N
1.4
N
2.1
N
1.5
N
1.4
N
1.2
N
0.9
N
0.5
N
0.2
NNW
0.2
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
NE
0.2
N
0.3
N
0.4
N
0.6
N
0.8
N
1.1
N
2
NNE
1.6
N
1
N
0.6
N
0.2
NNW
0.2
NNW
0.2
NNW
0.1
N
0.1
NW
0.1
N
0.1
N
Period(s) (?)14591111111110101110109887714456678899871514148141516
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)01386410866064671609479416342177481451114026113772167669442158593928252067
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNW
5
S
10
SE
10
S
5
SSE
10
NE
5
NNE
10
NE
10
ESE
10
SE
5
SSE
5
SSE
0
SW
5
SE
10
S
5
SSW
10
S
5
S
0
S
5
SSE
5
E
5
NNE
0
ENE
10
NE
20
N
15
N
20
N
35
NNE
15
NNW
10
NNW
10
WNW
15
NW
15
NW
10
NW
5
S
5
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassglassoffcross-
off
glasscrosscrosscrossoffoffglassglassglassoffcross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
glassoffglasscross-
on
glasscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
off
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:08AM
2.78
3:40PM
2.62
3:59AM
2.64
4:34PM
2.56
4:54AM
2.55
5:32PM
2.54
5:54AM
2.51
6:31PM
2.58
6:53AM
2.54
7:27PM
2.67
7:49AM
2.63
8:17PM
2.79
8:38AM
2.74
9:04PM
2.93
9:24AM
2.86
9:46PM
3.06
10:06AM
2.97
10:27PM
3.19
10:46AM
3.06
11:07PM
3.28
11:27AM
3.12
11:46PM
3.33
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:50PM
0.74
9:21AM
0.72
9:42PM
0.88
10:14AM
0.82
10:41PM
0.97
11:12AM
0.89
11:45PM
1.00
12:13PM
0.90
12:47AM
0.96
1:11PM
0.85
1:44AM
0.87
2:04PM
0.75
2:34AM
0.74
2:51PM
0.63
3:20AM
0.60
3:35PM
0.50
4:02AM
0.46
4:15PM
0.39
4:42AM
0.34
4:55PM
0.30
5:22AM
0.25
5:33PM
0.24
6:01AM
0.20
Wed
02
Thursday
03
Friday
04
Saturday
05
Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Mon
14
Sunrise--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:50--7:50--7:50--7:50--7:50--7:48--7:48--7:48
Sunset5:07--5:07--5:08--5:09--5:09--5:10--5:10--5:12--5:13--5:13--5:14--5:15--
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Rain (mm)
-5262756312111-1---------169843076---111
Temp. °C1110101011131414131111111191112912121012121011121313131311121212121011
Feels °C (?)1088810131413129911117810610118101089810979910789810

Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 85mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu night, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night).

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Information about the The Glen Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Glen provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Glen can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Glen 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 (The Glen) 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 The Glen 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Nelson - Tasman Bay? If you are looking for accommodation near The Glen, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nelson - Tasman Bay, consider staying in Nelson which is 14 km (9 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Blenheim which is 62 km (39 miles) away

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