Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
12.7° C
1.2° 

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 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 12s period, S swell with 8,730 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period with SSE 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 10s is also forecast. 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 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 6AM. 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 7th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 7th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 5th Aug)18ft (5.5m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, your local surf reporter. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the upcoming days.

We're looking at a solid run of southwest groundswell, but the wind is going to be a bit of a headache for the first few days. The waves are there, but they’re going to be all blown out and messy. It's a real shame, because the energy is pumping, with readings hitting strong to very strong levels, but the fresh to strong cross-onshore winds are just killing the quality. The surf is too rough to even consider through Tuesday and Wednesday.

Now, Thursday the 6th of August is still a bit of a write-off. The swell is still a solid 10 ft, but with a moderate cross-shore breeze, it's going to be a lumpy, choppy mess. It's a no-go.

Finally, we get a window. Friday the 7th of August is where it starts to get interesting. The wind is going to swing to a light cross-offshore, and the swell is still a clean 4 ft from the south. The period is a massive 17 seconds, so this is proper long-period groundswell. The combined energy is still strong, and the conditions are clean. This is a standout for experienced surfers only. The long period will make for some smooth, powerful lines at Rolling Stones, a reef break that's fairly consistent. Keep in mind it's an advanced spot, and crowds are possible.

Saturday the 8th of August is looking like the pick of the week. We've got a gentle offshore wind from the NW, clean conditions, and a solid 6 ft south swell with a 13-second period. The energy is still strong. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The offshore wind will groom those lines perfectly. Make the most of it.

Sunday the 9th of August starts clean with a light cross-offshore wind and a 4 ft south swell, but the energy is dropping to moderate. The morning is the only chance as the wind goes onshore in the afternoon. From Monday the 10th of August, it's back to poor conditions with onshore winds and choppy surf for a few days.

The next real glimmer of hope comes on Saturday the 15th of August. It's a long way out, but the forecast shows a glassy morning with a 7 ft south swell. The period is a short 7 seconds though, which will make it a bit weak and bumpy, but the glassy conditions are a huge plus. The energy is moderate. This is a promising one to keep an eye on, but it's a long-range call.

The forecast then gets a bit messy again until the 19th of August. Wednesday the 19th of August is the last shot in the window. A clean morning with a light cross-offshore wind, a 7 ft south swell with an 11-second period, and strong energy. The conditions look good for experienced surfers, but again, it's a long way out, so don't get your hopes up too much.

So, Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th of August are your best bets. Get out there and get some clean, powerful waves.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon night, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue night, light winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
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4
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2
2
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
S
12
3.5
S
14
4
S
12
5
S
12
5
S
12
4
S
12
3.5
S
12
3
S
11
1.7
S
11
1.7
SSE
11
1.1
S
17
1.8
S
15
2.2
S
14
1.8
S
13
1.7
S
12
1.4
S
11
1.3
S
11
1.3
S
10
1.6
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
657
4529
4804
6662
7443
5064
3027
2135
694
672
691
1492
1744
1021
827
483
388
353
905
Wind (km/h)
20
W
35
SSW
40
SSW
40
SW
40
SSW
35
SSW
25
SW
20
WSW
20
SW
10
WNW
5
WNW
10
ENE
10
WNW
15
NW
10
WNW
20
NNW
5
WNW
15
SSW
25
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-on
High Tide
9:19PM1.63m
9:39AM1.59m
10:04PM1.65m
10:22AM1.63m
10:51PM1.66m
11:10AM1.67m
11:41PM1.67m
12:04PM1.70m
00:33AM1.67m
1:01PM1.74m
1:29AM1.67m
2:00PM1.77m
2:29AM1.68m
Low Tide
3:34AM0.27m
3:49PM0.29m
4:19AM0.27m
4:38PM0.30m
5:05AM0.28m
5:29PM0.31m
5:54AM0.28m
6:23PM0.31m
6:46AM0.27m
7:22PM0.29m
7:41AM0.25m
8:22PM0.24m
rain showers
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7:07
7:07
7:05
7:05
7:03
7:03
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5:21
5:21
5:22
5:22
5:23
5:24
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5
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8
2
1
2
Temp °C
12
7
7
7
9
8
8
8
9
6
9
10
10
14
15
12
13
12
11
Feels °C
8
0
-2
-3
0
0
1
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4
3
7
6
7
10
12
8
11
8
7
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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.

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