Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 08 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
13.9°C
0.3° 

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 7 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 10 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 8 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, E swell with 293 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s 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 Saturday (Oct 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. 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 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 10th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 10th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 8th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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9
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7
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14
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13
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11
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18
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17
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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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235
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224
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24
Wind (km/h)
20
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10
SSW
15
SSE
10
SSE
5
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5
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15
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15
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NNW
20
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10
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10
WSW
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NW
10
NE
25
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15
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10
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10
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15
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High Tide
4:23PM1.66m
4:56AM1.57m
5:18PM1.65m
5:50AM1.61m
6:10PM1.65m
6:41AM1.66m
7:01PM1.65m
7:31AM1.71m
7:50PM1.66m
8:17AM1.75m
8:37PM1.67m
9:01AM1.76m
9:23PM1.66m
Low Tide
10:12AM0.16m
10:43PM0.16m
11:09AM0.18m
11:37PM0.20m
12:02PM0.22m
00:29AM0.25m
12:52PM0.26m
1:18AM0.30m
1:41PM0.30m
2:04AM0.35m
2:29PM0.34m
2:49AM0.39m
3:16PM0.38m
3:33AM0.42m
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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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