Rolling Stones surf break

Rolling Stones surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 02 Jun 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
14.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Rolling Stones surf forecast from 2 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, S swell with 4,122 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 7 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period with SSW 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 (Jun 07) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 8s. 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 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 7th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 7th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 8th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Tue morning, calm by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.2
S
15
0.3
S
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.4
SSW
10
0.3
S
9
0.3
S
9
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.4
S
11
2.5
SSW
8
2.2
SSW
9
4
S
10
3.5
S
12
2.5
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
16
4
3
17
34
56
71
59
33
15
15
15
13
11
22
39
729
744
3156
3685
1508
Wind (km/h)
40
NE
20
NNE
15
NNW
5
WNW
10
S
5
NW
5
N
10
NE
15
N
15
N
20
N
20
NNE
15
N
15
NW
10
W
30
SSW
15
SSW
10
NW
15
SW
20
WSW
25
SW
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
7:23PM1.66m
7:42AM1.53m
8:03PM1.63m
8:26AM1.50m
8:43PM1.60m
9:09AM1.47m
9:24PM1.56m
9:51AM1.45m
10:09PM1.53m
10:32AM1.44m
10:55PM1.52m
11:15AM1.45m
11:43PM1.53m
Low Tide
1:08PM0.48m
1:39AM0.47m
1:47PM0.47m
2:22AM0.44m
2:27PM0.45m
3:05AM0.41m
3:09PM0.44m
3:47AM0.38m
3:53PM0.42m
4:30AM0.35m
4:38PM0.40m
5:14AM0.34m
5:25PM0.39m
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clear
clear
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part cloud
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part cloud
heavy rain
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
7:20
7:20
7:22
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4:53
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4
2
1
12
2
4
Temp °C
17
18
17
16
14
13
16
17
15
18
19
16
18
17
14
12
12
10
11
13
12
14
16
15
15
13
13
14
15
13
16
16
13
17
15
11
6
8
8
7
8
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
13
1.7
ENE
10
1.4
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
7
0.2
SSW
12
1.5
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.4
NE
8
1.8
S
8
0.3
E
9
0.3
SSW
20
2.3
S
10
Energy kJ
16
4
607
356
307
189
113
75
51
22
10
15
330
124
56
42
16
454
15
77
1004
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.2
S
15
0.3
S
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.4
SSW
10
0.3
S
9
0.3
S
9
0.2
E
10
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.4
S
11
0.2
E
10
0.3
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.3
NE
9
0.4
S
18
Energy kJ
3
17
34
56
71
59
33
15
15
8
13
11
22
39
7
20
8
13
96
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
11
0.2
S
5
0.3
S
4
0.2
S
4
0.1
E
12
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
10
0.2
S
9
0.1
SE
16
0.1
S
16
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
12
0.1
SE
14
0.2
S
22
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
10
Energy kJ
13
12
2
3
1
3
6
8
6
10
5
7
8
3
8
36
8
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
ENE
8
2.5
ENE
10
0.5
S
4
0.5
NW
3
0.4
NE
3
0.6
NE
4
1.1
NE
7
2.2
NE
8
0.2
NNW
2
0.2
NNW
2
0.6
SW
3
2.5
SSW
8
2.2
SSW
9
4
S
10
3.5
S
12
2.5
S
10
Energy kJ
994
1207
9
5
2
14
119
671
1
1
9
729
744
3156
3685
1508
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
4
2
Distance (km)
266
45
7
7
8
1
1
1
45
64
54
190
41
7
7
99
9
0
47
55
47
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
1
1
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
6
4
4
4
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
5
4
7
8
7
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
6
5
9
9
7
8
9
8
9
7
8
9
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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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