Rolling Stones surf break

Rolling Stones surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 05 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
15.5° C
(Which is 1.5°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 Tuesday (May 05) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Tue 5th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 12th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 11th May)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
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
1
1
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
9
0.4
S
18
0.7
S
15
0.9
S
17
0.9
S
16
0.7
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
S
14
0.3
S
14
0.3
S
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
10
2.3
SSW
9
3.5
SSW
10
3
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
60
97
224
481
401
200
138
90
62
35
32
37
34
35
13
19
47
78
883
2279
2586
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
10
NE
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
NNE
15
NNW
10
N
20
NNE
15
N
15
N
15
NNE
20
NNE
25
NNE
10
NE
10
N
10
SW
15
SW
25
WNW
45
SW
35
SW
20
WSW
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
8:30PM1.67m
8:54AM1.56m
9:10PM1.63m
9:36AM1.51m
9:51PM1.58m
10:17AM1.46m
10:35PM1.53m
10:59AM1.42m
11:23PM1.49m
11:43AM1.39m
00:12AM1.48m
12:31PM1.40m
1:01AM1.49m
Low Tide
2:18PM0.48m
2:49AM0.46m
2:58PM0.48m
3:32AM0.45m
3:39PM0.47m
4:15AM0.42m
4:22PM0.46m
4:59AM0.40m
5:06PM0.44m
5:43AM0.37m
5:52PM0.42m
6:29AM0.35m
6:41PM0.39m
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
clear
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6:54
6:56
6:56
6:58
6:58
6:58
7:00
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5:15
5:14
5:13
5:10
5:09
5:08
5:07
2
2
5
4
1
Temp °C
16
17
16
20
21
17
20
21
17
19
20
18
18
18
14
15
15
15
10
11
9
15
16
14
19
19
14
18
18
15
17
18
13
14
18
12
11
13
10
1
3
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
9
0.5
S
9
0.7
S
15
0.9
S
17
0.9
S
16
0.7
NE
6
0.7
NE
6
0.5
S
13
0.9
NE
6
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
S
14
0.3
S
14
0.3
ENE
12
1.5
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
12
1.4
ENE
12
1.2
ENE
12
1
E
11
0.8
E
11
0.7
E
11
3
S
12
Energy kJ
58
41
224
481
401
34
39
90
56
35
32
37
30
302
839
540
425
251
154
119
2586
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
9
0.5
E
8
0.6
ENE
5
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.7
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.3
E
9
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
ESE
9
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.3
S
14
0.7
ENE
13
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
7
0.3
SSW
15
0.6
E
11
Energy kJ
60
37
16
26
27
200
138
15
62
16
9
2
34
154
13
19
47
48
42
85
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
S
18
0.4
E
9
0.5
NE
5
0.4
E
10
0.4
E
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
20
0.3
SSW
13
0.1
S
16
0.6
SSW
10
Energy kJ
32
97
25
12
30
28
17
8
7
35
5
78
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
5
1
NE
6
1
ENE
6
1.1
NE
6
0.8
NE
5
1
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
8
2.1
NE
8
0.4
NW
3
1.1
WNW
5
0.7
WSW
4
1.1
NW
4
2.3
SSW
9
3.5
SSW
10
Energy kJ
67
17
73
72
93
35
96
196
271
569
2
54
13
44
883
2279
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
1
3
2
2
3
1
4
Distance (km)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
3
3
41
3
45
33
7
7
33
135
113
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
2
3
2
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
1
1
4
4
5
9
4
4
2
9
9
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
6
5
5
6
5
7
9
4
4
4
9
9
8
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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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