Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
12.7°C
1.1° 

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 13 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, S swell with 1,333 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 14th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 14th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 14th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let's get into this. This outlook is for Rolling Stones, and the surf is very much a tale of two halves. The forecast period stretches all the way to the end of September, so we've got some time to work with. The first real action kicks off on Monday, September 14th.

It starts off with a bang. Monday morning the 14th, Rolling Stones is pumping. We’re looking at a solid 7ft south swell mixing in with a long, powerful 12-second period. The energy pushing in here is really strong. The kicker is the wind is absolutely glassy, dead calm. For a reef break like this that handles a south swell well, that’s a recipe for perfection. This is serious, expert-level stuff—too much power for beginners. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so you won't need a thick suit.

That Monday afternoon, the wind swings onshore a touch and it gets messy, and the quality drops right off. Tuesday the 15th still has some clean waves in the morning with a 5ft south swell and a clean offshore breeze, but the size is down. The real standout in the first week is undeniably that Monday morning glass-off. That's the one to circle.

After a few days of mediocre, onshore, and generally poor conditions through the middle of the month, the surf really takes a holiday. From about the 19th through the 22nd, it’s a write-off. Strong winds and lumpy, choppy conditions make it pretty ugly.

We do see a glimmer of hope late in the period. By Monday the 21st, we get a decent clean-up with some offshore winds and 4ft swell, but it’s still ordinary. Then Wednesday the 23rd afternoon through Thursday the 24th morning brings some glassy conditions and a very long period groundswell from the south. The periods hit 15 and even 17 seconds, but the swell height is tiny, only 2ft. That’s a lot of energy for a tiny wave, but at Rolling Stones, a long period south swell this small might not wrap in as well, just some long lines.

The real second standout is a long way off. On Sunday, September 27th, the morning is set to be an absolute bomb. The forecast shows a 10ft south swell with a 13-second period and glassy conditions. This is for experts only—huge, powerful waves at a reef. It’s far out, so the certainty isn't as high as that first Monday, but if it comes together, it will be the best day of the period. As of now, that’s the one to watch.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
3
2
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
S
11
2.1
S
12
1.9
S
13
1.6
S
12
1.4
S
11
1.2
S
10
1
S
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.6
SE
12
0.8
SE
10
0.7
SE
9
0.6
SE
9
0.8
SE
13
0.9
SE
12
0.8
SE
12
0.6
S
15
2.1
SSW
6
2.4
S
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1510
1333
1145
699
434
284
173
108
65
89
122
87
52
231
236
187
157
310
800
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
0
NE
10
E
10
N
10
NNE
25
NE
10
NW
5
NNW
15
E
15
WNW
15
NNW
15
N
20
NNE
15
NW
10
SSE
35
SW
25
SW
20
SW
20
W
Wind State
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
7:45AM1.75m
8:04PM1.73m
8:30AM1.77m
8:52PM1.71m
9:14AM1.76m
9:39PM1.68m
9:58AM1.72m
10:25PM1.64m
10:45AM1.66m
11:11PM1.59m
11:34AM1.60m
11:55PM1.52m
Low Tide
1:33AM0.22m
1:52PM0.24m
2:19AM0.27m
2:43PM0.29m
3:05AM0.33m
3:31PM0.34m
3:51AM0.39m
4:19PM0.39m
4:38AM0.42m
5:05PM0.42m
5:24AM0.45m
5:53PM0.44m
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rain showers
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:11
6:09
6:07
6:07
6:05
6:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:57
5:58
5:59
6:00
6:00
6:01
 mm
8
1
Temp °C
10
12
12
10
14
15
13
16
16
12
16
16
13
15
15
11
13
15
14
Feels °C
7
10
9
7
11
11
10
14
13
10
13
13
10
11
12
7
10
11
11
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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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