Rolling Stones surf break

Rolling Stones surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 20 May 2026 NZST
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Rolling Stones surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
15.1° C
(Which is 1.1°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 Saturday (May 23) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. 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 2.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 23rd May)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 25th May)6ft (1.9m) 17s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 25th May)7ft (2.2m) 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 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
2
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
8
0.5
S
8
0.3
SSE
7
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.6
S
14
1
S
13
0.8
S
11
0.9
S
13
1.3
S
15
1.9
S
17
2.1
S
17
1.9
S
16
1.6
S
14
1.4
S
13
1.3
S
13
1.1
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
58
54
31
10
15
11
21
33
31
132
345
163
280
730
2046
2417
1727
1002
670
560
356
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
15
NE
15
N
10
NNW
5
NNE
10
NW
5
W
5
ESE
10
N
5
W
5
S
10
W
5
WSW
5
ESE
10
NE
10
NNE
15
NE
10
N
10
N
5
NNE
10
NNW
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
8:44PM1.97m
9:18AM1.80m
9:41PM1.91m
10:13AM1.75m
10:38PM1.84m
11:07AM1.68m
11:36PM1.75m
12:03PM1.61m
00:31AM1.68m
1:00PM1.56m
1:24AM1.61m
1:57PM1.54m
2:16AM1.56m
Low Tide
2:28PM0.09m
3:09AM0.08m
3:26PM0.08m
4:06AM0.07m
4:23PM0.08m
5:02AM0.08m
5:19PM0.11m
5:58AM0.11m
6:15PM0.17m
6:51AM0.15m
7:10PM0.24m
7:42AM0.22m
8:07PM0.31m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:07
7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:00
5:00
4:59
4:59
4:58
4:58
4:57
Temp °C
14
15
12
15
18
15
15
15
12
15
15
12
13
13
12
14
14
14
17
18
16
11
12
9
14
16
13
14
14
10
13
14
10
12
12
10
11
11
11
16
17
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
8
0.7
NE
5
0.3
SSE
7
0.3
SSE
9
0.6
ENE
5
0.4
NE
8
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.6
S
14
1
S
13
0.8
ENE
12
0.9
S
13
1.3
S
15
1.9
S
17
2.1
S
17
1.9
S
16
1.6
S
14
1.4
S
13
1.3
S
13
1.1
S
12
Energy kJ
58
54
22
10
15
19
17
33
38
132
345
202
280
730
2046
2417
1727
1002
670
560
356
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
5
0.2
E
8
0.5
S
8
0.4
NE
4
0.1
SE
12
0.2
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.4
NE
7
0.4
SSW
6
0.6
S
9
0.6
ENE
10
0.8
S
11
0.9
ENE
11
0.9
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.9
SSW
12
0.5
E
10
Energy kJ
4
6
31
5
6
11
21
13
10
61
78
163
194
173
133
96
98
100
74
220
46
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
9
0.2
ESE
13
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
8
0.1
E
9
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
ENE
9
0.4
SSE
10
0.5
ENE
11
0.2
SSE
9
0.7
ENE
12
0.5
S
16
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
20
0.4
S
18
0.4
SSE
17
0.3
SSW
12
Energy kJ
13
18
6
6
1
8
7
8
31
68
7
131
133
4
16
101
92
29
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
2
0.5
NE
3
0.9
NNE
5
0.3
N
2
0.5
NE
4
0.3
NW
2
0.9
SSE
5
1
SSE
6
0.6
ENE
3
0.7
NE
5
0.6
NE
5
0.9
ENE
10
1.3
NE
7
Energy kJ
1
5
37
1
10
1
42
65
7
21
17
160
144
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
Distance (km)
1
1
81
96
170
14
8
14
3
0
3
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
3
1
4
4
4
3
5
6
9
6
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
5
6
9
6
5
5
4
4
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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