The Glen Surf Guide
The Glen in Nelson - Tasman Bay is an exposed beach break that has inconsistent surf with no particular seasonal pattern. Offshore winds are from the southeast and there is no shelter here from cross shore breezes. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the northwest. The beach break offers mainly right hand waves. Best around mid tide. The location means that it never gets crowded. Hazards include - Urchins - Rocks.
The Glen Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| inconsistent | 16.3°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing The Glen:
The best conditions reported for surf at The Glen occur when a Northwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Southeast.
The Glen Surf:
Sunday, 25 October 2026, 06:28 Local time| zondag 25 | ||||
| 4AM | 7AM | 10AM | 1PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Periode (s) | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Wind (km/h) | ||||
| Wind | cross | cross | cross- on |
cross- on |

















