Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 21 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
13.6°C
0.4° 

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 21 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 28 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 14s period, S swell with 11,983 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s 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 Monday (Sep 21) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 5.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 21st Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 21st Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 28th Sep)18ft (5.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun morning).

Mon
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
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Thursday
24
Friday
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Saturday
26
Sunday
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(10 max)
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2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
S
11
1.5
S
10
1.2
S
12
0.8
S
10
1.8
S
7
1.9
SSW
7
2.4
S
8
2.5
S
8
2.3
S
8
2.2
S
8
1.7
S
8
1.4
S
8
0.7
S
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SE
13
0.9
SE
12
1
SE
12
1
SE
12
2.5
SSW
8
4.5
SSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1233
441
389
120
302
394
670
836
754
671
401
283
215
308
277
252
272
272
906
3898
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
10
WNW
0
SW
0
ENE
20
WSW
35
SSW
30
SSW
25
SSW
25
SW
25
SSW
10
W
5
W
10
SSE
10
NW
5
N
15
NE
20
NW
35
NW
35
WSW
45
SW
Wind State
cross
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
High Tide
1:29AM1.38m
2:00PM1.46m
2:18AM1.35m
2:46PM1.45m
3:08AM1.35m
3:33PM1.46m
3:58AM1.39m
4:21PM1.50m
4:47AM1.45m
5:11PM1.55m
5:36AM1.53m
6:00PM1.62m
Low Tide
7:29PM0.44m
7:39AM0.44m
8:15PM0.41m
8:29AM0.42m
9:01PM0.38m
9:20AM0.39m
9:48PM0.34m
10:11AM0.34m
10:36PM0.31m
10:59AM0.30m
11:26PM0.28m
11:46AM0.26m
00:15AM0.25m
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6:02
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Temp °C
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12
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Feels °C
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18
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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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