Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 20 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
14.4°C
0.3° 

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 19 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, S swell with 1,420 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period with S 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 Tuesday (Oct 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. 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 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Oct 26) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 20th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 20th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 20th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
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(10 max)
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3
1
2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
S
14
1.7
S
16
1.5
S
16
1.4
S
14
1.3
S
12
1
S
11
1.4
S
13
1.2
S
13
1
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
9
0.9
S
16
1.1
S
14
1
S
12
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
S
16
0.4
S
9
0.2
S
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
999
1420
1134
779
469
233
694
451
198
149
113
83
402
478
287
144
96
67
45
24
24
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
S
10
N
5
S
15
E
5
NW
5
ENE
20
ENE
10
WSW
15
SW
10
ESE
15
N
10
NNW
10
NE
10
WNW
5
W
15
ENE
10
WNW
5
NNW
15
NNE
15
NW
Wind State
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on
cross-off
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cross
cross-off
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cross
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cross-on
cross-off
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cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:32PM1.46m
1:51AM1.36m
2:20PM1.44m
2:41AM1.36m
3:07PM1.45m
3:32AM1.39m
3:55PM1.49m
4:22AM1.46m
4:45PM1.55m
5:12AM1.55m
5:37PM1.62m
6:03AM1.64m
6:28PM1.69m
Low Tide
7:50PM0.40m
7:59AM0.44m
8:35PM0.37m
8:50AM0.42m
9:21PM0.35m
9:43AM0.39m
10:08PM0.33m
10:35AM0.35m
10:58PM0.31m
11:27AM0.31m
11:51PM0.29m
12:17PM0.28m
00:43AM0.26m
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Temp °C
14
14
11
16
16
13
19
20
14
17
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25
26
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Feels °C
12
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10
14
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12
16
17
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23
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18
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20
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16
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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.

Rolling Stones is 48 km (30 miles) from the city of Gisborne. If you plan a holiday in Gisborne and Mahia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Gisborne. Gisborne has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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