Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 06 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
13.6°C
0.6° 

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 6 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 7 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 9 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, S swell with 330 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Oct 07) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s 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 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 09) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Wed 7th Oct)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf 4PM (Wed 7th Oct)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 9th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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E
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0.7
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16
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15
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10
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0.2
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15
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7
0.2
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14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
151
81
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61
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246
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105
141
264
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141
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171
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108
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Wind (km/h)
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NNE
30
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15
N
5
SW
0
SW
15
SW
25
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20
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10
SSW
10
SSE
10
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ESE
15
ENE
20
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15
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25
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15
NNE
15
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High Tide
2:32PM1.69m
3:01AM1.56m
3:28PM1.67m
4:00AM1.55m
4:23PM1.66m
4:56AM1.57m
5:18PM1.65m
5:50AM1.61m
6:10PM1.65m
6:41AM1.66m
7:01PM1.65m
7:31AM1.71m
7:50PM1.66m
Low Tide
8:53PM0.13m
9:13AM0.15m
9:48PM0.14m
10:12AM0.16m
10:43PM0.16m
11:09AM0.18m
11:37PM0.20m
12:02PM0.22m
00:29AM0.25m
12:52PM0.26m
1:18AM0.30m
1:41PM0.30m
2:04AM0.35m
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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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