Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Issued: 5 pm 25 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
13.3° C

1.4°C colder than average for this time of year

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 25 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 19s period, S swell with 3,634 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 27 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period with ESE 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 Saturday (Jun 27) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 11s. 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 2.3m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 27th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 27th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 30th Jun)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

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu night, calm by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Thu
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
4
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
4
3
2
3
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
E
9
3
SSW
8
3
SSW
10
2.2
SSW
11
2.5
ESE
11
2.2
ESE
11
2.1
ESE
10
2.3
ESE
10
1.3
S
17
1.4
S
16
1.8
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
10
0.9
S
17
2.2
S
16
2.2
S
18
1.9
S
15
1.6
S
13
1.5
S
13
1.2
S
12
0.8
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
577
1081
1825
1086
1324
1046
867
1096
1030
967
625
378
335
487
2527
2946
1597
905
723
407
246
Wind (km/h)
30
SSW
35
SSW
30
SSW
20
SSE
5
SSW
5
SW
15
SSW
20
SSE
25
S
30
S
30
S
30
S
25
S
20
SSE
10
SSE
10
SSE
5
WNW
5
WNW
10
E
10
NW
5
NW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
off
glassy
High Tide
2:38AM1.54m
3:11PM1.61m
3:28AM1.53m
3:57PM1.62m
4:15AM1.53m
4:43PM1.62m
4:59AM1.52m
5:28PM1.62m
5:43AM1.50m
6:12PM1.61m
6:28AM1.48m
6:54PM1.60m
7:14AM1.47m
Low Tide
8:35PM0.43m
8:50AM0.44m
9:26PM0.47m
9:40AM0.48m
10:13PM0.50m
10:30AM0.50m
10:58PM0.51m
11:16AM0.49m
11:42PM0.50m
11:58AM0.47m
00:27AM0.47m
12:37PM0.44m
1:11AM0.43m
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7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
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4:53
4:53
4:53
4:54
4:54
4:55
4:55
4:55
 mm
3
8
7
2
8
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
Temp °C
12
13
12
14
13
14
14
14
13
13
12
12
12
12
11
11
10
11
11
9
11
Feels °C
7
7
8
11
11
12
13
12
9
8
6
6
7
6
9
9
8
10
8
6
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
E
9
1.6
E
10
1.6
E
10
2.2
SSW
11
2.5
ESE
11
2.2
ESE
11
2.1
ESE
10
1.3
S
17
2.2
ESE
10
2.2
ESE
10
1.8
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
10
1.5
ESE
10
2.2
S
16
2.2
S
18
1.9
S
15
1.6
S
13
1.5
S
13
1.2
S
12
1
E
10
Energy kJ
577
480
484
1086
1324
1046
867
986
1030
928
625
378
335
383
2527
2946
1597
905
723
407
212
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
E
10
1.7
S
11
1.4
SSW
10
1.2
S
9
0.9
SSW
8
1.3
S
17
1.4
S
16
1
S
14
1.1
SSW
12
0.7
S
11
0.9
S
17
1.5
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.2
ESE
11
1.2
ESE
11
1.1
E
10
1
S
11
Energy kJ
776
707
394
246
112
963
967
372
333
121
487
351
311
260
350
356
260
231
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
S
18
0.7
S
18
1.1
SSW
8
0.2
S
18
0.4
SSW
10
0.3
ESE
12
0.1
SE
21
0.6
S
15
0.8
S
14
Energy kJ
25
55
315
171
26
35
30
17
159
246
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
4
3
SSW
8
3
SSW
10
2.3
ESE
10
1.4
SSW
8
1.3
SSW
8
1.6
S
7
1.9
S
7
1.6
SSE
7
1.5
S
7
Energy kJ
36
1081
1825
1096
251
196
233
331
261
225
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
5
4
3
3
3
1
1
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
64
129
131
81
0
1
1
11
135
141
158
82
158
91
4
4
0
0
1
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
4
5
6
5
5
4
4
5
3
4
5
4
4
4
3
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
8
5
6
6
5
7
5
5
9
6
6
6
5
5
7
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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