Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
12.7° C
1.2° 

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 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 13s period, S swell with 9,503 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sun 2nd Aug)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 7th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 4th Aug)16ft (5.0m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here. Looks like we've got a bit of a mixed bag for the next couple of weeks, but there's definitely some real magic to be found if you're willing to pick your moments. The water's sitting at 55°F, which is a touch colder than usual for this time of year, so you'll want a decent spring suit.

The first standout is Sunday morning, August 2nd. Rolling Stones is a reef set-up, and it's a fairly exposed spot. The swell is a solid 8 ft from the south (12-second period), and with a light westerly breeze, it's looking clean. That's excellent surf for experienced surfers. The combined energy is up there at 2032 (moderate wave energy), so there's plenty of push. Keep in mind, this spot can get crowded sometimes.

Monday morning, August 3rd, is still offering 6 ft south swell (10-second period), and the wind is light cross-off from the WNW, so the waves will be clean. The energy drops to 663 (weak wave energy), so it's a bit smaller and less punchy, but still a session in the water.

We then hit a bit of a rough patch. From Tuesday, August 4th, through to Wednesday, August 5th, the wind is onshore and strong, with big, messy swell. That's a kite-surfing breeze, not a paddle-surfing one. The energy spikes to 8727 and 10237 (strong wave energy), but it's all blown out and lumpy. The swell hits 16 ft on Tuesday afternoon, so that's expert-only territory, and even then, the wind is rubbish.

Thursday morning, August 6th, is worth a look. The swell drops to 7 ft from the south (11 seconds), and the wind swings westerly and light, so it's clean again. The energy is 1295 (moderate wave energy). The conditions are rated as very good.

Friday morning, August 7th, is a real beauty. The swell is 5 ft from the SSE (10 seconds), but the wind is glassy—a light NW breeze making it perfect. The energy is 703 (moderate wave energy). This is a morning for your best board.

Saturday morning, August 8th, is another top pick. 8 ft south swell (13 seconds) with a light cross-off wind from the NW. It's clean, and the energy is 1921 (moderate wave energy). Another excellent session for the experienced crew.

Sunday, August 9th, is also looking good. The swell is 5 ft from the south (11 seconds) and the wind is glassy again in the morning, then light cross-off in the afternoon. The energy is 1047 (moderate wave energy). Perfect for a long, lazy Sunday.

The following week gets a bit more mixed. Monday, August 10th, is small, with 4 ft south swell. Tuesday, August 11th, sees a shift to an east swell, 7 ft (7-second period, short period). The wind is light offshore, so it's clean, but the short period will make it a bit less powerful.

The standout for the second week is Thursday morning, August 13th. The swell is 12 ft from the ESE (12-second period), with a light cross-off breeze. It's excellent for experienced surfers, with a combined energy of 3662 (moderate wave energy). That's a solid, punchy day.

Friday, August 14th, is also promising. 7 ft ESE swell, with glassy conditions in the morning and light cross-off in the afternoon. The energy is 1110 (moderate wave energy). The weekend of August 15th and 16th sees a return of south swell, with offshore winds on Sunday looking good at 8 ft (8-second period, short period). The wind is offshore, so it'll be clean, but the short period means it'll be a bit steeper and more critical.

Overall, the best of the best is Sunday morning, August 2nd, for the combination of size, direction, and clean conditions. Friday morning, August 7th, is also a standout for the glassy conditions and quality. For the second week, Thursday morning, August 13th, is the one to mark on your calendar.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu afternoon, min 4°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue night, calm by Thu afternoon).

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Period (s)
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S
13
2.5
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2.2
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11
1.9
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1.7
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SSE
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19
3.5
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3.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3344
2027
1179
862
627
292
649
2418
8627
7204
6455
3374
2202
1340
1106
659
722
6692
4682
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
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25
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High Tide
8:14AM1.51m
8:34PM1.61m
8:57AM1.55m
9:19PM1.63m
9:39AM1.59m
10:04PM1.65m
10:22AM1.63m
10:51PM1.66m
11:10AM1.67m
11:41PM1.67m
12:04PM1.70m
00:33AM1.67m
Low Tide
2:07AM0.29m
2:15PM0.29m
2:50AM0.27m
3:02PM0.29m
3:34AM0.27m
3:49PM0.29m
4:19AM0.27m
4:38PM0.30m
5:05AM0.28m
5:29PM0.31m
5:54AM0.28m
6:23PM0.31m
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Temp °C
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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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