Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 13 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
14.8°C
0.5° 

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 13 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 16 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 13s period, S swell with 18,036 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s 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 (Oct 19) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 7.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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 (Oct 15) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 19th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 20th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 16th Oct)23ft (7.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Wed afternoon, near gales from the SW by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Mon morning).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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18036
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
8:37PM1.67m
9:01AM1.76m
9:23PM1.66m
9:44AM1.75m
10:09PM1.64m
10:26AM1.70m
10:53PM1.59m
11:10AM1.64m
11:36PM1.53m
11:56AM1.57m
00:19AM1.46m
12:44PM1.51m
1:03AM1.39m
Low Tide
2:49AM0.39m
3:16PM0.38m
3:33AM0.42m
4:02PM0.41m
4:17AM0.45m
4:47PM0.42m
5:01AM0.46m
5:33PM0.43m
5:45AM0.46m
6:18PM0.43m
6:29AM0.46m
7:04PM0.42m
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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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