Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 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 13 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: Monday 14 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, S swell with 1,794 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 6AM.

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 3AM (Mon 14th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s run through Rolling Stones. This is a proper reef, advanced only, and the next two weeks have a couple of moments that’ll get your blood pumping.

Sunday the 13th kicks off with a south swell – 8ft at 15 seconds – real long-period groundswell, combined energy 2289 (moderate to strong). Wind’s cross-off with a moderate breeze, and the water’s sitting at 55°, which is a bit colder than normal. The morning is clean enough, but the afternoon goes onshore and turns ugly. Not the pick.

Monday the 14th morning though – that’s the one. Still 7ft south swell, 12 seconds, and glassy light northeasterly wind. Combined energy 1316, solid and punchy. That’s expert-only stuff because it’s over 8ft, but it will be firing and clean. Tuesday and Wednesday drop off – swell falls under 5ft, energy dips below 500. Tuesday morning is clean but nothing to write home about. By Wednesday it’s down to 3ft, barely moving.

Then there’s a poor stretch from Thursday the 17th to Saturday the 20th – small waves, messy wind, combined energy under 500. Four days of nothing much.

Second standout: Monday the 22nd. Big spike – 13ft south-southwest swell, 10 seconds, combined energy 2678 – strong wave energy. But the wind is cross-on and moderate, so it’s choppy. This is purely for experts, and honestly, with that onshore wind, it looks more like a kite-surfing day. The afternoon drops to 10ft with onshore light breeze, still tricky.

After that, things fade. The 24th has a 2ft south swell at 18 seconds – very long period – energy 792, but onshore wind ruins it. The 25th has a 7ft south swell at 10 seconds, energy 942, but cross-shore wind and marginal.

Best of the 16 days: Monday morning the 14th – 7ft south swell, glassy, clean, and that reef will be a dream. Also worth a look is Monday morning the 28th – 3ft south swell at a very long 18 seconds, combined energy 580, with light offshore breeze. That’s small but clean, and the reef will make the most of that period.

– Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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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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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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