Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 26 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
12.9°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 26 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 29 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 17s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 30 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, S swell with 3,157 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 27 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s 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 Sunday (Sep 27) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 27th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 29th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 17s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 30th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
1
Friday
2
Night
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PM
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Night
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
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2
0
0
3
1
3
1
3
4
4
3
4
3
1
2
3
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SE
12
0.8
SE
12
1
SE
14
2.1
SSW
8
1.8
S
10
1.6
S
9
1.6
S
12
1.8
SSW
13
1.8
S
16
2.5
S
16
2.3
S
15
2.1
S
14
1.9
S
15
1.8
S
15
1.6
S
15
1.3
S
14
1.3
S
14
1.1
S
15
0.8
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
169
193
387
507
593
450
748
1075
1646
3157
2258
1797
1526
1453
1074
607
682
567
268
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
25
NW
25
NW
25
WSW
10
WNW
10
ENE
15
WNW
20
WSW
10
SSE
5
N
5
NNE
20
NE
15
NW
10
WSW
15
E
10
WNW
0
WSW
15
ENE
15
NW
Wind State
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
on
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
off
High Tide
5:36AM1.53m
6:00PM1.62m
6:26AM1.62m
6:49PM1.68m
7:15AM1.70m
7:38PM1.72m
8:02AM1.77m
8:28PM1.73m
8:50AM1.81m
9:20PM1.72m
9:40AM1.82m
10:14PM1.70m
Low Tide
11:26PM0.28m
11:46AM0.26m
00:15AM0.25m
12:34PM0.23m
1:03AM0.23m
1:24PM0.22m
1:50AM0.21m
2:16PM0.21m
2:39AM0.20m
3:10PM0.20m
3:29AM0.20m
4:05PM0.19m
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Temp °C
15
19
17
10
13
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13
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11
16
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16
12
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16
Feels °C
11
14
12
2
11
10
7
9
10
9
13
12
11
13
13
11
14
15
12
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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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