Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 01 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
13.0°C
1.1° 

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 30 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 1 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 4 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, S swell with 3,715 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 1 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s 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 Thursday (Oct 01) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 04) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 1st Oct)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 1st Oct)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 4th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.8
S
13
1.6
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1.3
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13
1.2
S
14
0.7
S
16
0.6
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15
0.5
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16
0.7
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15
2.3
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7
1.5
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14
2.5
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13
1.7
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11
1.8
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12
1.6
S
11
1.3
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
10
0.5
SSE
9
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
17
0.3
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1094
878
555
534
236
165
132
218
467
906
1980
658
895
640
400
157
123
46
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52
51
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
15
ESE
5
NW
5
W
10
NE
10
W
15
SW
25
SSE
30
SSW
25
S
20
SSE
5
SSW
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SW
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SE
10
NNE
10
NNE
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NE
10
NNW
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15
ENE
10
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Wind State
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cross-on
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High Tide
9:50AM1.81m
10:20PM1.72m
10:40AM1.82m
11:14PM1.70m
11:34AM1.79m
00:08AM1.67m
12:33PM1.75m
1:04AM1.63m
1:34PM1.71m
2:02AM1.59m
2:32PM1.69m
3:01AM1.56m
3:28PM1.67m
4:00AM1.55m
Low Tide
4:10PM0.20m
4:29AM0.20m
5:05PM0.19m
5:24AM0.19m
6:00PM0.17m
6:19AM0.17m
6:57PM0.15m
7:16AM0.16m
7:55PM0.14m
8:14AM0.15m
8:53PM0.13m
9:13AM0.15m
9:48PM0.14m
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Temp °C
17
16
13
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10
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Feels °C
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10
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9
14
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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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