The Glen surf break

The Glen surfForecast / Nelson – Tasman Bay / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 27 Feb 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
19.0° C
(Which is 1.4°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 Thursday (Mar 05) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period. 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 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 06) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 05) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 5th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 5th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 6th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thu
05
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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
NNE
0.1
N
0.1
NW
0.1
NW
0.1
NW
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.4
NW
0.1
N
0.2
N
0.1
N
0.3
N
0.3
NNW
0.9
NNW
Period(s) (?)51114161617141515141313161242149446
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4200054444335359123357
Wind
(km/h)
10
ESE
5
ESE
10
SE
10
SE
5
SSE
10
NNE
5
SSW
10
WSW
10
N
10
SE
5
S
20
N
5
NNE
5
WSW
10
N
10
SSW
5
WSW
15
NNW
5
SW
10
W
10
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offglassoffoffglasscross-
on
glasscrosscross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
on
glasscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:45AM
2.66
7:28PM
2.57
8:07AM
2.78
8:43PM
2.73
9:12AM
3.00
9:42PM
2.94
10:04AM
3.21
10:29PM
3.14
10:48AM
3.38
11:10PM
3.29
11:27AM
3.48
11:47PM
3.37
12:03PM
3.50
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:16AM
0.92
1:13PM
0.90
1:46AM
0.85
2:33PM
0.73
2:56AM
0.66
3:32PM
0.49
3:50AM
0.43
4:19PM
0.27
4:34AM
0.23
5:00PM
0.10
5:13AM
0.10
5:36PM
-0.00
5:50AM
0.03
6:11PM
-0.03
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thu
05
Sunrise-7:03--7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07--7:09--7:11-
Sunset--8:13--8:12--8:09--8:08--8:07--8:06--8:04
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-1-------1-----------
Temp. °C181415131717131920101516141618151819141821
Feels °C (?)20141310151413171851211131316131616151619
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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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