Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
12.2° C
1.8° 

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 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, S swell with 8,282 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period with SE 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 29th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 1st Aug)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful12AM (Mon 3rd Aug)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Rolling Stones.

First off, the water’s a bit colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at about 54°, which is a couple of degrees cooler than you’d expect. So grab an extra mil if you’re heading in.

The next week and a half is a bit of a mixed bag, with a lot of wind-ruined sessions and some proper thumping swells that’ll be messy. The standout by far is Wednesday the 29th of July. The morning has clean conditions with a light cross-offshore breeze from the WNW, and a solid 6ft swell from the SE at 13 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, so it’ll have some punch and shape, especially on this reef setup. The wave energy is strong (1207), and it’s looking like a proper session. It’s a fairly consistent spot, but crowds can show up sometimes, so keep an eye out.

Thursday the 30th morning is also a beauty. Offshore winds from the NW, gentle breeze, 5ft swell from the ESE at 12 seconds, and clean conditions. The energy is still solid (747). This is your second-best window in the near term.

After that, things get wild. From Friday the 31st into the first week of August, the surf jumps up big time, but the wind swings cross-onshore or onshore, and it’s messy. The 1st of August afternoon sees a massive 18ft swell from the SSW, but with a fresh cross-onshore wind and lumpy conditions, it’s not one for paddling. The same goes for the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th—big swells in the 13ft to 16ft range, but strong winds and rain. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during that stretch.

There’s a gap of a few days with poor surf after that, until the 8th of August. That Saturday afternoon brings a 12ft swell from the SSE at 13 seconds, with light cross-onshore wind and a huge energy reading (8368). The wind is light, so it might clean up, but it’s still cross-onshore. It’s a marginal call, but the size is there for experienced surfers.

The real long-range gem is Monday the 10th of August. A clean morning with a light cross-offshore breeze from the W, a 6ft swell from the S at a very long 17 seconds, and excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers. The energy is strong (1961). That’s a promising one, but it’s two weeks out, so keep an eye on the forecasts.

Overall, the best windows are Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th of July, with Monday the 10th of August as a promising long-range option.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon morning, calm by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Energy kJ
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885
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Wind (km/h)
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WSW
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SSW
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WNW
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High Tide
4:08PM1.56m
4:23AM1.45m
4:53PM1.55m
5:09AM1.43m
5:37PM1.55m
5:56AM1.42m
6:22PM1.55m
6:43AM1.44m
7:06PM1.57m
7:30AM1.47m
7:50PM1.58m
8:14AM1.51m
8:34PM1.61m
Low Tide
9:53AM0.48m
10:23PM0.49m
10:40AM0.45m
11:08PM0.46m
11:24AM0.41m
11:53PM0.41m
12:05PM0.37m
00:38AM0.36m
12:47PM0.33m
1:23AM0.32m
1:30PM0.31m
2:07AM0.29m
2:15PM0.29m
2:50AM0.27m
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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.

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