The Glen surf break

The Glen surfForecast / Nelson – Tasman Bay / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 09 Sep 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 slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Glen this week:

The most powerful waves expected at The Glen in the next 12 days are 0.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 11) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 10) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3AM (Thu 11th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 5°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Tue
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
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 (?)
0.8
NNW
0.9
NNW
0.8
N
1.2
NNW
0.9
NNW
0.4
NNW
0.8
NNW
0.4
NNW
0.2
N
0.3
N
0.3
N
0.3
N
1.1
NW
0.5
NNW
0.4
NNW
0.2
NNW
0.3
NNW
0.2
NNW
0.5
NW
0.2
NNW
0.3
NNW
Period(s) (?)56781212881178961091545345
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)27566618224591114432017222611662293854736
Wind
(km/h)
25
NW
10
NW
15
W
25
WNW
20
WSW
10
WSW
15
NNW
15
SSW
0
SSW
10
N
10
SSW
15
WSW
30
WSW
10
SSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
5
SE
5
WSW
10
NW
15
SW
15
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrossoncross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
crossglassglassoncrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:58PM
3.66
11:21AM
3.56
11:38PM
3.63
12:01PM
3.53
12:20AM
3.51
12:44PM
3.41
1:05AM
3.29
1:31PM
3.21
1:55AM
3.02
2:25PM
2.97
2:55AM
2.75
3:32PM
2.75
4:12AM
2.54
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:11AM
-0.20
5:28PM
-0.12
5:50AM
-0.16
6:08PM
-0.03
6:30AM
-0.01
6:51PM
0.14
7:13AM
0.21
7:39PM
0.38
8:02AM
0.49
8:35PM
0.65
9:02AM
0.76
9:49PM
0.87
10:23AM
0.95
Tue
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Sunrise--6:37--6:35--6:33--6:31--6:30--6:28--6:26
Sunset6:08--6:09--6:10--6:12--6:13--6:14--6:15--
part cloud
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-2-3-----------------
Temp. °C13101410811127111281312815161014151017
Feels °C (?)76851783995954101271212613
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Nelson - Tasman Bay

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at The Glen (calm at Nelson East wx 13 km from The Glen). No surfable waves

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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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