Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 18 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
13.1°C
0.8° 

Rolling Stones surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Rolling Stones surf forecast from 18 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, S swell with 6,663 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rolling Stones this week:

The surf forecast for Rolling Stones over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rolling Stones in the next 16 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Fri 18th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 21st Sep)15ft (4.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 21st Sep)15ft (4.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rolling Stones over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Sun morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed night).

Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
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2
2
3
2
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0
0
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5
2
3
2
1
0
0
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
12
1
SE
12
0.9
SE
12
0.9
SSW
19
1.2
S
16
1
S
14
1.6
SW
5
2.5
SSW
8
3.5
S
12
3.5
S
14
2.5
S
13
1.9
S
11
1.3
S
10
1
S
8
2
S
7
1.7
S
8
0.7
S
17
2.3
S
7
2.5
S
10
2.5
SSW
10
1.8
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
324
254
224
589
743
417
100
847
3717
4395
2419
841
314
143
419
382
287
532
1212
1064
585
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
5
NNW
10
W
10
W
10
SW
30
WNW
50
SW
20
SSW
25
SW
5
N
20
ENE
10
WNW
5
NW
5
NNW
25
SW
20
WSW
30
S
35
SSW
30
SW
30
SSW
10
NW
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
10:45AM1.66m
11:11PM1.59m
11:34AM1.60m
11:55PM1.52m
12:25PM1.54m
00:41AM1.44m
1:14PM1.49m
1:29AM1.38m
2:00PM1.46m
2:18AM1.35m
2:46PM1.45m
3:08AM1.35m
3:33PM1.46m
Low Tide
5:05PM0.42m
5:24AM0.45m
5:53PM0.44m
6:09AM0.46m
6:41PM0.45m
6:53AM0.45m
7:29PM0.44m
7:39AM0.44m
8:15PM0.41m
8:29AM0.42m
9:01PM0.38m
9:20AM0.39m
9:48PM0.34m
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6:05
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6:00
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5:56
5:54
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Temp °C
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16
12
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11
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14
12
17
19
10
10
10
9
9
10
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Feels °C
13
15
11
13
14
11
1
6
4
10
9
10
15
18
4
5
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2
3
5
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Information about the Rolling Stones Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Rolling Stones provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rolling Stones can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rolling Stones 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 (Rolling Stones) 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 Rolling Stones 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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