Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
12.4° C
1.7° 

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 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, SE swell with 1,677 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with E 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 (Jul 25) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period. 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 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 25th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 29th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 28th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk about Rolling Stones. This reef setup is going to be a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks. The water’s sitting at about 54°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – you’ll want a good 4/3 or even a hood. The first few days are pretty gutless. Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th have tiny, weak swell with poor conditions, so don’t bother. Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th see some bigger energy but it’s all cross‑onshore and choppy – not worth paddling out.

Tuesday the 28th is still messy, but by Wednesday the 29th things start looking up. Wednesday morning brings clear skies, a light offshore from the north, and a clean 6 ft south‑east swell with a period of 13 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, waves will have shape, and the energy is moderate (1001). The afternoon stays clean with a cross‑offshore breeze. Thursday the 30th morning is also clean – offshore NNW wind, 5 ft south‑east swell, period 12 seconds. That’s another solid session. Friday the 31st is still okay but a bit smaller. Through the weekend the swell drops, but Sunday August 2nd morning is a special one: glassy conditions, 8 ft south swell, but only 8 seconds period. That’s short‑period stuff – it’ll be a bit fat and sectiony, but if you’re into a punchy beach‑break feel, it’ll be fun. The combined energy is strong (1031).

The real standout, though, is Saturday August 8th morning. The swell builds to 10 ft from the south‑southwest, period 9 seconds, and the wind is a light cross‑offshore from the west‑northwest. The forecast says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers” – and that’s exactly what it is. Big, powerful waves, clean faces, and a reef that handles that size. The energy is very strong (1816). This is the one to circle on the calendar. Keep in mind that after that, the swell holds but the wind turns south and onshore in the afternoon, so morning sessions are your best bet.

So overall, there’s a slow start, a few decent mid‑week days, then a glassy 8 ft Sunday, and the big prize on the 8th. Don’t sleep on that last one.

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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Tuesday
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11
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11
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11
0.7
SE
16
0.9
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14
1.2
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14
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12
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12
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Energy kJ
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57
163
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245
346
486
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1430
1366
1583
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1367
1182
981
835
669
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545
429
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
15
NNW
20
N
10
NW
25
SW
30
SW
25
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25
SSW
25
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15
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High Tide
1:46PM1.61m
2:03AM1.55m
2:36PM1.59m
2:51AM1.51m
3:22PM1.58m
3:37AM1.48m
4:08PM1.56m
4:23AM1.45m
4:53PM1.55m
5:09AM1.43m
5:37PM1.55m
5:56AM1.42m
6:22PM1.55m
Low Tide
8:00PM0.47m
8:15AM0.47m
8:50PM0.50m
9:04AM0.48m
9:37PM0.50m
9:53AM0.48m
10:23PM0.49m
10:40AM0.45m
11:08PM0.46m
11:24AM0.41m
11:53PM0.41m
12:05PM0.37m
00:38AM0.36m
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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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