Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
13.0°C
0.8° 

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 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 17s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 17s period, S swell with 25,800 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 17s period with SSW 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 (Sep 06) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rolling Stones in the next 16 days are 6.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 6th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 17s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 13th Sep)21ft (6.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 13th Sep)21ft (6.5m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Mon night, light winds from the W by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SW by Fri morning).

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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SSW
10
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SSW
18
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0.3
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16
0.3
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16
3
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9
3.5
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9
3
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8
2.3
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8
1.7
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8
1.5
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9
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8
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8
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0.5
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14
2.2
SSW
6
2.5
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8
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8
2.5
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3
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9
6
S
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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104
147
51
44
1412
1874
1107
688
410
336
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42
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398
824
317
844
1265
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Wind (km/h)
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50
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35
SSW
15
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35
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25
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High Tide
12:46PM1.73m
1:15AM1.63m
1:45PM1.73m
2:15AM1.61m
2:43PM1.74m
3:14AM1.61m
3:41PM1.74m
4:12AM1.62m
4:37PM1.75m
5:08AM1.63m
5:33PM1.75m
6:03AM1.67m
6:25PM1.75m
Low Tide
7:08PM0.21m
7:26AM0.19m
8:07PM0.18m
8:26AM0.16m
9:05PM0.15m
9:27AM0.13m
10:02PM0.13m
10:25AM0.11m
10:59PM0.13m
11:19AM0.11m
11:53PM0.14m
12:11PM0.13m
00:45AM0.17m
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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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