Surf Forecasts:
Rolling Stones surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, S swell with 1,860 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rolling Stones in the next 16 days are 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rolling Stones over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Rolling Stones in feet and miles per hour.
The outlook for this spot is a real rollercoaster over the next couple of weeks. Water temps are running about 53°F, which is a good few degrees colder than normal, so don’t even think about leaving the 5/4 at home. The first few days have some quality, clean groundswell, but there’s a rough patch in between.
First real window is Saturday the 22nd afternoon. A 4ft S swell, glassy calm wind, and clean surf. Small but tidy.
Sunday the 23rd is a drop-off. The swell shrinks to around 2ft, and there’s a stiff 15 mph offshore wind. Clean but tiny. Not worth rushing for.
Monday the 24th morning picks up to 5ft from the SSW, with clean cross-offshore wind and moderate energy. That’s a fun, rideable morning.
Monday afternoon throws in a 6ft S swell with a 15-second period—long-interval groundswell packing a lot of punch. The wind goes cross-shore, so it’ll be a little lined up, but the power is there. Watch the tide.
Tuesday the 25th morning is the real standout of the first week. 5ft S swell, 13-second period, clean cross-offshore wind, and solid energy. This is the session to circle on your calendar.
Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th are both clean and glassy, with 4-5ft S swells holding in the 12-16 second range. Thursday morning is particularly pristine—glassy, 4ft, 16-second period.
Friday the 28th morning is another highlight. 5ft S swell, 16-second period, a clean 9 mph offshore wind, and strong energy. This is firing for the experienced crew.
From Saturday the 29th through Monday the 31st, the surf goes flat and the wind turns ugly. Don’t bother.
Tuesday the 1st of September brings a fresh, clean pulse. 4ft S swell, 13-second period, light cross-offshore wind, and good energy. The afternoon is even cleaner with a 3ft S swell at 18 seconds—very long period, which will run nicely on the reef.
Wednesday the 2nd is offshore but small at 3ft.
Thursday the 3rd to Saturday the 6th is a mix of rain and onshore winds, but then Sunday the 6th morning is a big finish: 7ft S swell, 11-second period, glassy wind, and very strong energy. That’s big and clean—experts only, and expect some crowds.
The best bets are Tuesday 25th morning and Friday 28th morning. Those are the days where everything lines up – size, direction, wind, and power.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSW 9 | S 15 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 319 | 189 | 104 | 50 | 43 | 315 | 1430 | 1568 | 653 | 418 | 247 | 283 | 334 | 488 | 912 | 1092 | 1281 | 1149 | 711 | 451 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 1:22AM1.51m | 1:56PM1.54m | 2:10AM1.45m | 2:43PM1.52m | 2:58AM1.40m | 3:28PM1.49m | 3:46AM1.38m | 4:13PM1.49m | 4:33AM1.38m | 4:59PM1.50m | 5:22AM1.41m | 5:47PM1.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:20PM0.47m | 7:35AM0.46m | 8:10PM0.48m | 8:23AM0.46m | 8:57PM0.47m | 9:11AM0.44m | 9:43PM0.43m | 10:00AM0.41m | 10:29PM0.39m | 10:48AM0.36m | 11:15PM0.34m | 11:32AM0.32m | 00:03AM0.30m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 14 |
Feels °C | 15 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 5 | SSW 9 | S 15 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 |
| kJ | 319 | 189 | 104 | 50 | 18 | 315 | 1430 | 1568 | 653 | 418 | 247 | 130 | 334 | 488 | 912 | 1092 | 1281 | 1149 | 711 | 451 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SE 13 | S 17 | S 15 | S 17 | S 9 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 10 | ESE 15 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 |
| kJ | 7 | 33 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 34 | 35 | 59 | 27 | 94 | 168 | 283 | 61 | 29 | 25 | 12 | 8 | 22 | 21 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 14 | SE 8 | — | S 17 | SSE 9 | S 18 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | NE 5 | ESE 13 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 13 | E 10 | SE 13 | — | E 16 | — | NE 9 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 19 | 3 | — | 6 | 17 | 6 | 34 | 34 | 1 | 16 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 2 | 7 | — | 5 | — | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 3 | N 3 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | — | WNW 3 | N 4 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 |
| kJ | — | 9 | 7 | 18 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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