The Glen Surf Guide
The Glen in Nelson - Tasman Bay is an exposed beach break that has unreliable waves with no particular seasonal pattern. The best wind direction is from the southeast and there is no shelter here from cross shore breezes. Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the northwest. The beach breaks favour rights. Best around mid tide. A remote wave spot that never gets crowded. Hazards include - Urchins - Rocks.
The Glen Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| inconsistent | 16.8°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:
Saturday, 14 November 2026, 12:41 Local time| sábado 14 | ||||
| 10AM | 1PM | 4PM | 7PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Período (s) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Viento (km/h) | ||||
| Estado del Viento | glass | cross- on |
cross- on |
cross |

















