The Glen surf break

The Glen surfForecast / Nelson – Tasman Bay / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 06 Mar 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
18.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Wednesday (Mar 11) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s is also forecast. 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 12) at 7PM. 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 Monday (Mar 09) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 11th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 12th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 12th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
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 (?)
0.3
N
0.1
N
0.4
NNW
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.2
NNW
0.2
NNW
1.3
NW
0.4
NNW
0.3
NNW
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.3
N
0.6
N
0.9
NNW
0.9
NNW
0.4
N
Period(s) (?)41551313161664491010161214755513
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)35733242410873222534918384554
Wind
(km/h)
10
WSW
5
NW
15
SSW
5
SW
10
NNE
5
SW
5
W
10
NNW
10
SW
5
WSW
15
E
10
SE
5
SSE
10
NNE
5
SSW
0
NNE
10
NNE
5
S
5
WSW
10
N
10
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
off
glasscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crossglasscross-
off
offoffcross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glasscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:37PM
3.44
12:56AM
3.34
1:10PM
3.32
1:28AM
3.23
1:42PM
3.15
2:01AM
3.08
2:16PM
2.95
2:36AM
2.89
2:53PM
2.73
3:17AM
2.69
3:39PM
2.52
4:11AM
2.49
4:42PM
2.34
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:44PM
0.03
6:59AM
0.13
7:16PM
0.15
7:32AM
0.27
7:49PM
0.32
8:07AM
0.46
8:23PM
0.53
8:45AM
0.68
9:02PM
0.76
9:29AM
0.91
9:50PM
0.98
10:28AM
1.11
10:59PM
1.15
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Sunrise7:11--7:13--7:13--7:15--7:16--7:16--7:18--
Sunset-8:01--8:00--7:59--7:58--7:55--7:53--7:52-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
----------1----------
Temp. °C202218212016212218181612161714181815192118
Feels °C (?)18201620181520221717149141513161614182117
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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.

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