Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Issued: 11 am 22 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
13.6° C

1.2°C colder than average for this time of year

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 22 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, S swell with 4,065 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 22 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s 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 Monday (Jun 22) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 18s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rolling Stones in the next 16 days are 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) 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 3.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 22nd Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 18s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 23rd Jun)8ft (2.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 23rd Jun)8ft (2.5m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NE by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the SW by Fri night).

Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
4
4
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
S
6
1.2
S
6
2.1
S
18
2.5
S
16
1.8
S
15
1.3
S
13
1.1
S
12
1
S
13
0.7
S
13
0.5
S
14
0.4
SSW
13
1.4
E
9
1.5
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.7
E
10
3
SSW
8
2.5
SSW
10
3.5
SSW
9
2.2
S
9
2.3
S
17
2.1
S
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
138
94
2896
3103
1371
590
368
324
168
100
60
327
408
415
586
942
1177
1578
742
3125
1976
Wind (km/h)
25
S
15
S
5
ENE
15
NNE
20
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
35
NE
30
NNE
30
NE
20
WNW
10
NW
10
WSW
20
SSW
25
WSW
35
SW
35
SW
25
SW
20
SW
30
SSW
25
S
Wind State
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:38AM1.64m
00:04AM1.68m
12:33PM1.60m
00:56AM1.61m
1:29PM1.59m
1:47AM1.57m
2:22PM1.60m
2:38AM1.54m
3:11PM1.61m
3:28AM1.53m
3:57PM1.62m
4:15AM1.53m
4:43PM1.62m
Low Tide
5:51PM0.22m
6:24AM0.21m
6:46PM0.31m
7:13AM0.29m
7:41PM0.38m
8:01AM0.37m
8:35PM0.43m
8:50AM0.44m
9:26PM0.47m
9:40AM0.48m
10:13PM0.50m
10:30AM0.50m
10:58PM0.51m
light rain
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part cloud
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light rain
heavy rain
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
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7:26
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
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4:52
4:52
4:52
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:54
 mm
1
3
13
4
1
2
1
4
Temp °C
12
12
12
12
13
13
15
15
14
15
14
10
11
11
10
10
10
11
10
11
11
Feels °C
7
8
10
9
9
8
9
9
7
10
10
6
8
7
2
3
3
6
6
5
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
8
1.2
S
6
2.1
S
18
2.5
S
16
1.8
S
15
1.3
S
13
1.1
S
12
1
S
13
0.7
S
13
0.5
S
14
2.1
ENE
9
1.4
E
9
1.5
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.7
ESE
11
1.6
ESE
11
1.5
ESE
11
1.1
ESE
10
1
ESE
11
1
ESE
11
Energy kJ
5
94
2896
3103
1371
590
368
324
168
100
631
327
408
415
586
711
541
494
276
249
254
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
14
0.5
S
10
0.3
ENE
8
0.4
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
11
0.4
S
18
1.1
SSW
17
0.9
S
15
0.9
SSW
14
1.1
E
11
Energy kJ
7
52
12
60
17
19
98
337
103
702
367
346
279
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
14
0.2
S
15
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
SSW
9
0.3
SSW
13
0.9
S
18
Energy kJ
7
17
2
7
8
34
492
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
S
6
0.7
NE
4
1.3
NE
6
1.3
NE
6
1.9
NE
7
3.5
ENE
9
2.2
ENE
9
0.5
NW
3
0.4
NW
4
3
SSW
8
2.5
SSW
10
3.5
SSW
9
2.2
S
9
2.3
S
17
2.1
S
15
Energy kJ
138
14
107
119
305
1582
737
5
3
942
1177
1578
742
3125
1976
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
4
4
4
3
2
1
3
1
4
2
2
2
1
3
2
2
2
1
3
Distance (km)
245
4
0
0
1
3
45
55
45
3
14
0
1
55
47
93
93
65
7
93
75
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
4
4
3
2
3
4
4
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
4
4
4
2
4
3
5
5
6
5
4
4
5
5
4
9
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
5
5
8
8
8
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
4
9
7
8
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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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