Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Issued: 11 pm 16 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
14.1° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 16 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, S swell with 3,977 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 17 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s 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 (Jun 17) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. 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 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 11s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 17th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 19th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 18s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 23rd Jun)8ft (2.5m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tue
23
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
1
3
3
2
4
3
4
3
2
0
0
0
2
2
3
2
3
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
6
0.8
S
10
1.1
S
14
0.6
S
14
1.7
S
14
1.7
S
14
1.2
S
12
1.4
S
18
2.4
S
18
1.9
S
16
1.4
S
13
1.1
S
13
0.8
S
12
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
14
0.8
S
13
1
S
12
1.3
S
14
1.7
S
14
2.5
S
18
2.2
S
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
36
130
503
134
1099
1036
376
1183
3523
1787
704
392
184
119
107
219
289
617
1175
3977
2748
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
10
WNW
20
SW
10
SSE
10
N
5
E
5
W
5
W
10
ENE
15
NNW
10
NNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
15
SSW
10
SE
15
NNE
10
N
15
NE
20
NNE
30
NE
35
NE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:04AM1.84m
7:30PM2.00m
8:03AM1.82m
8:27PM1.97m
8:59AM1.79m
9:22PM1.91m
9:52AM1.75m
10:17PM1.84m
10:45AM1.69m
11:11PM1.75m
11:38AM1.64m
00:04AM1.68m
12:33PM1.60m
Low Tide
00:55AM0.11m
1:13PM0.08m
1:54AM0.07m
2:09PM0.05m
2:51AM0.05m
3:05PM0.05m
3:46AM0.06m
4:01PM0.08m
4:40AM0.09m
4:56PM0.14m
5:33AM0.14m
5:51PM0.22m
6:24AM0.21m
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light rain
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cloud
part cloud
light rain
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light rain
heavy rain
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7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:28
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4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
 mm
3
1
1
1
11
Temp °C
11
13
14
12
14
14
12
13
14
12
17
18
16
14
14
13
14
14
13
13
13
Feels °C
9
9
9
8
11
12
10
12
12
8
14
15
11
12
13
11
14
12
10
8
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
6
0.8
S
10
1.1
S
14
1.1
S
7
1.7
S
14
1.7
S
14
1.2
S
12
1.4
S
18
2.4
S
18
1.9
S
16
1.4
S
13
1.1
S
13
0.8
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
14
0.8
S
13
1
S
12
1.3
S
14
1.7
S
14
2.5
S
18
2.2
S
17
Energy kJ
36
130
503
126
1099
1036
376
1183
3523
1787
704
392
184
61
107
219
289
617
1175
3977
2748
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
10
0.5
S
15
0.2
ESE
12
0.6
S
14
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.7
S
15
1.2
S
11
0.4
NE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
10
0.5
ENE
10
0.4
NE
10
0.5
S
16
0.4
SSW
11
0.7
SE
5
0.6
SE
5
0.5
E
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
E
9
0.3
ESE
8
Energy kJ
33
107
13
134
10
9
233
357
31
79
72
57
25
119
40
23
17
45
27
23
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
16
0.3
SE
12
0.1
SE
9
0.6
S
11
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.3
NE
12
0.1
SE
18
0.1
SE
18
0.2
ESE
16
0.2
ESE
16
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
10
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
14
Energy kJ
19
23
3
85
5
5
5
21
13
12
26
25
14
14
14
63
52
7
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
2
0.4
WSW
3
0.5
N
4
0.4
NNE
4
0.3
NNE
4
0.6
NW
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.6
E
4
0.9
ENE
4
1.1
ENE
5
1.1
ENE
6
Energy kJ
1
3
6
5
3
8
3
2
9
36
74
71
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
4
4
4
3
2
2
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
1
Distance (km)
1
0
41
4
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
8
12
4
0
0
0
1
45
204
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
5
4
4
9
6
6
4
4
3
2
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
5
9
6
6
6
7
7
4
5
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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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