Rolling Stones surf break

Rolling Stones surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 24 Mar 2026 NZDT
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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
18.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (Mar 25) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 26) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 25th Mar)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 28th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 28th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NE by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Fri morning, light winds from the W by Sat night).

Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SE
0.5
SE
0.5
SE
0.5
SE
0.5
SE
0.5
SE
1.6
ENE
0.4
SSW
0.3
S
0.2
S
0.4
SE
2
E
2
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.6
SE
1.7
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.3
SE
1
SE
0.8
SE
Period(s) (?)161514131212614121298111312121212111110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)791069383756818464281128542883890718850769636389224124
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNE
20
NE
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
NE
25
NE
25
NE
30
NE
30
NE
30
NNE
25
NE
20
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
10
WNW
10
SW
10
E
10
NNW
15
N
15
NW
15
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrossoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:49AM
1.76
11:10PM
1.84
11:44AM
1.73
12:07AM
1.80
12:40PM
1.68
1:08AM
1.76
1:38PM
1.63
2:08AM
1.71
2:36PM
1.58
3:05AM
1.68
3:34PM
1.55
4:00AM
1.65
4:30PM
1.53
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:00PM
0.16
5:35AM
0.16
5:55PM
0.16
6:32AM
0.16
6:53PM
0.16
7:31AM
0.16
7:49PM
0.16
8:29AM
0.16
8:47PM
0.17
9:25AM
0.16
9:45PM
0.18
10:20AM
0.18
10:42PM
0.19
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Sunrise7:13--7:15--7:16--7:16--7:18--7:18--7:20--
Sunset-7:15--7:13--7:12--7:09--7:08--7:07--7:06-
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cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C181816181817171616161717222119201920242421
Feels °C (?)161514161515131212121414211919201920242318
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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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