Rolling Stones surf break

Rolling Stones surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 21 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 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 2.3m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 12s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 23rd May)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 3PM (Mon 25th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 25th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
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
1
1
0
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
7
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.3
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.6
S
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
S
12
0.8
S
16
1.2
S
15
2
S
18
2.3
S
19
2
S
16
1.8
S
14
1.6
S
13
1.5
S
13
1.2
S
12
1
S
11
1
S
11
0.8
S
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
10
15
11
21
20
31
125
277
171
322
631
2463
3666
1938
1281
875
737
409
257
242
363
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
NNE
10
NW
5
W
10
ENE
10
NNW
5
NW
5
SSW
10
WSW
10
W
5
SE
10
E
10
ENE
15
NE
15
N
5
NW
5
SSE
5
WNW
5
NW
10
ESE
5
NW
off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross
off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
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
2:51PM1.55m
Low Tide
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
8:31AM0.29m
9:03PM0.37m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:13
7:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:00
4:59
4:59
4:58
4:58
4:57
4:55
1
1
2
Temp °C
15
18
14
15
15
13
14
15
12
12
13
13
14
14
12
15
15
13
16
16
14
13
16
11
15
13
11
13
14
10
10
13
11
12
11
9
14
14
12
15
15
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
4
0.3
SSE
9
0.5
NE
5
0.4
NE
6
0.3
SSE
10
0.5
NE
4
0.6
S
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
11
1.2
S
15
2
S
18
2.3
S
19
2
S
16
1.8
S
14
1.6
S
13
1.5
S
13
1.2
S
12
1
S
11
1
S
11
1
S
10
Energy kJ
5
15
13
8
20
9
125
277
90
217
631
2463
3666
1938
1281
875
737
409
257
242
210
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
7
0.1
SE
12
0.2
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.2
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.8
S
12
0.8
S
16
0.9
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.8
S
17
Energy kJ
10
6
11
21
6
31
69
78
171
322
180
131
128
128
68
68
74
75
47
46
363
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
8
0.1
E
9
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
ENE
8
0.1
NE
11
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
SSW
9
0.2
SSE
9
0.3
ENE
12
0.6
SSW
10
0.1
SE
10
1.1
NE
10
1
ENE
10
0.6
S
20
0.4
S
18
0.6
NNE
6
0.7
NE
10
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
S
18
0.7
S
14
Energy kJ
6
1
8
6
5
38
27
8
30
78
4
229
183
276
98
21
98
61
55
206
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
4
0.4
NE
8
0.7
NE
4
0.4
SW
3
1.2
SSE
6
0.6
NNE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.4
SSW
3
0.4
SW
4
Energy kJ
7
17
19
2
87
11
5
4
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
3
Distance (km)
155
155
14
8
54
54
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
4
4
4
4
5
4
9
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
7
6
5
5
9
6
5
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
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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