Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Issued: 11 am 29 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
13.3° C

1.3°C colder than average for this time of year

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 29 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 30 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 17s period, S swell with 2,898 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Jun 30) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rolling Stones in the next 16 days are 2.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 30th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 16s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 30th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 30th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
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
3
2
4
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
ESE
10
1.7
ESE
10
1.4
S
18
2.3
S
17
2.1
S
16
1.8
S
15
1.5
S
14
1.4
S
13
1.5
E
11
1.3
ESE
10
1.2
E
10
1.4
E
11
1.4
ESE
12
1.4
ESE
12
1.3
ESE
12
1.1
E
11
1.1
E
11
1.1
E
11
0.9
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
671
508
1238
2898
2303
1434
856
673
545
363
290
449
589
569
478
291
286
269
177
139
65
Wind (km/h)
30
S
25
S
20
SSE
15
SE
10
SSE
5
WNW
0
SSE
10
E
5
NNW
5
NW
10
NE
10
NNW
10
NNW
15
NE
15
NNW
20
NNW
15
N
20
N
20
NNE
20
NNE
25
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
on
on
on
on
glassy
glassy
cross
off
glassy
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:28PM1.62m
5:43AM1.50m
6:12PM1.61m
6:28AM1.48m
6:54PM1.60m
7:14AM1.47m
7:35PM1.59m
7:59AM1.46m
8:17PM1.58m
8:43AM1.46m
9:00PM1.57m
9:24AM1.48m
9:44PM1.57m
Low Tide
11:16AM0.49m
11:42PM0.50m
11:58AM0.47m
00:27AM0.47m
12:37PM0.44m
1:11AM0.43m
1:17PM0.41m
1:54AM0.39m
1:58PM0.39m
2:37AM0.35m
2:42PM0.37m
3:19AM0.32m
3:27PM0.35m
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
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7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:54
4:55
4:55
4:55
4:57
4:57
4:58
 mm
2
2
1
4
Temp °C
12
12
11
12
12
10
11
12
10
12
12
10
13
14
10
13
15
12
14
15
14
Feels °C
7
7
6
8
9
9
10
9
7
10
9
8
11
11
7
8
11
8
10
12
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
ESE
10
1.7
ESE
10
1.6
ESE
9
2.3
S
17
2.1
S
16
1.8
S
15
1.5
S
14
1.4
ESE
10
1.5
E
11
1.3
ESE
10
1.2
E
10
1.4
E
11
1.4
ESE
12
1.4
ESE
12
1.3
ESE
12
1.1
E
11
1.1
E
11
1.1
E
11
0.9
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
11
Energy kJ
671
508
424
2898
2303
1434
856
394
545
363
290
449
589
569
478
291
286
269
177
139
65
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
12
0.2
S
18
1.4
S
18
2.1
SE
9
1.8
SE
9
1.7
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
10
1.4
S
13
1.3
S
12
0.8
S
14
0.8
S
14
0.8
S
12
0.6
S
10
0.4
S
9
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
198
25
1238
675
528
506
454
673
501
257
236
193
72
25
16
1
3
3
5
5
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
10
1.3
S
19
0.5
S
7
0.8
SSE
10
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.2
S
16
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
NE
11
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
10
Energy kJ
25
8
1247
25
144
125
79
39
19
20
4
4
5
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
S
7
1.8
S
7
1.5
S
7
1
SSE
7
0.5
NE
3
0.6
NE
4
0.2
NNW
2
0.7
NE
4
0.6
N
3
1
NE
4
1.2
NE
7
2.4
NE
8
Energy kJ
373
333
235
114
5
14
1
17
8
35
131
648
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
82
158
90
75
4
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
4
5
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
7
5
9
5
6
6
7
9
7
5
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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