Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
12.5°C
1.3° 

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 12 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, S swell with 2,223 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 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 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) 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 1.6m 7s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 14th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 14th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sun 13th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
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Night
AM
PM
Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
AM
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Night
AM
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Rating
(10 max)
3
0
3
3
2
3
2
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
2
2
2
2
0
2
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
S
15
2
S
14
2.5
S
12
2.1
S
12
1.9
S
13
1.6
S
12
1.4
S
11
1.2
S
10
1
S
9
0.8
SSE
9
0.7
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.7
SE
15
1.1
SE
13
1.1
SE
12
0.9
SE
12
0.8
SE
11
3
S
8
2.5
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2289
1553
1621
1311
1145
699
434
273
169
94
74
57
85
73
221
431
330
236
150
1132
1185
Wind (km/h)
20
W
25
S
10
SW
5
NE
10
E
10
NNE
5
N
20
NE
10
NNW
5
WNW
15
E
15
W
10
WNW
15
NE
10
NNW
15
NNE
5
NW
15
NW
10
WSW
5
S
10
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
on
off
High Tide
7:15PM1.74m
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
1:02PM0.18m
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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6:13
6:11
6:09
6:07
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6:05
6:03
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6:01
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Temp °C
13
13
10
12
12
11
15
15
13
15
16
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16
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12
13
14
13
Feels °C
8
8
7
10
9
8
12
11
10
13
13
10
15
13
10
13
14
9
10
12
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.

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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