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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 Sunday 18 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
19.2° C
 (Which is 2.1°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 Saturday (Jan 24) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s 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 0.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 24) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 18) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 24th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 24th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 24th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Sun afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon).

Sun
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
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
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.4
SSE
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
0.1
N
0.4
NNE
0.4
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.4
N
0.3
N
0.2
N
Period(s) (?)1716415151413131312121220612121112121110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)65044444333381148103947243218
Wind
(km/h)
30
ESE
15
SE
15
SSE
20
ESE
15
SE
15
SE
20
ESE
15
SSE
5
S
5
NE
10
SSE
15
SSE
30
SSE
20
SSW
15
WSW
15
WNW
20
NE
10
E
5
ENE
0
NNW
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		offglasscrossoffcross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		glassglasscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:57PM
2.95
11:17AM
3.18
11:35PM
3.06
11:53AM
3.29
12:11AM
3.14
12:29PM
3.36
12:48AM
3.19
1:05PM
3.38
1:25AM
3.19
1:42PM
3.35
2:05AM
3.15
2:22PM
3.26
2:48AM
3.07
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:05AM
0.40
5:31PM
0.34
5:42AM
0.28
6:07PM
0.23
6:18AM
0.21
6:43PM
0.16
6:53AM
0.18
7:18PM
0.13
7:30AM
0.20
7:56PM
0.16
8:09AM
0.28
8:35PM
0.25
8:51AM
0.40
Sun
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunrise--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:18--6:20--6:20--6:22
Sunset8:58--8:58--8:57--8:55--8:55--8:54--8:53--
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
mod rain
heavy rain
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
-----------8354-152---
Temp. °C181218191318191219211616161622211612121217
Feels °C (?)1171514101414918201412111320191311111213
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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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