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The Glen surf break

The Glen surfForecast / Nelson – Tasman Bay / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 31 Jan 2026 NZDT
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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
19.4° C
 (Which is 2.0°C warmer than 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 Tuesday (Feb 03) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Glen in the next 12 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 03) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 03) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 3rd Feb)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 3rd Feb)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 3rd Feb)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
NNW
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.6
NW
0.8
NNW
1.2
N
1.1
NNW
0.9
N
0.4
NNW
0.2
NNW
0.1
N
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.9
NW
0.2
N
0.2
N
Period(s) (?)41211111244577131218181616151561313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10111091114267410586701562420201717441414
Wind
(km/h)
10
N
5
S
0
WSW
15
N
5
SSW
10
NW
20
N
25
NNW
35
WNW
20
NW
5
SSE
0
NNE
10
N
10
SSE
5
NNW
15
N
5
SW
15
WSW
10
NNW
5
SSE
5
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
off		glasscross-
on		glassoncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		onoffglasscross-
on		cross-
off		glasscross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
off		glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:50PM
3.00
10:16AM
3.27
10:42PM
3.17
11:04AM
3.44
11:28PM
3.29
11:48AM
3.54
12:10AM
3.35
12:28PM
3.55
12:49AM
3.34
1:06PM
3.48
1:27AM
3.27
1:43PM
3.34
2:04AM
3.15
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:00AM
0.37
4:33PM
0.25
4:48AM
0.19
5:18PM
0.09
5:32AM
0.07
5:59PM
-0.00
6:12AM
0.02
6:38PM
-0.02
6:51AM
0.05
7:15PM
0.04
7:28AM
0.15
7:51PM
0.17
8:05AM
0.31
Sat
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Sunrise--6:31--6:31--6:33--6:35--6:35--6:37--6:39
Sunset8:47--8:46--8:45--8:45--8:44--8:43--8:42--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-------2-------------
Temp. °C211719191519181817181619191419191522231820
Feels °C (?)20161717151615179181517171417171520211719
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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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