Rolling Stones surf break

Rolling Stones surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 01 Jun 2026 NZST
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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
14.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Rolling Stones surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 8 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, S swell with 2,971 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 8 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s 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 (Jun 08) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 8th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 8th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 7th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue morning, calm by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun morning).

Mon
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
15
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.2
S
15
0.3
S
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
10
0.3
S
9
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
S
13
0.3
S
12
0.4
S
11
0.4
S
12
3.5
SSW
8
3.5
S
10
2.5
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
38
14
16
3
3
17
34
56
46
39
33
16
10
15
13
25
39
43
1347
2662
1179
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
20
NNE
30
NE
20
NNE
10
NNW
5
SSW
5
S
5
NNE
10
N
5
NNW
15
N
15
N
15
N
20
NNE
15
NNW
20
NW
10
SW
30
SSW
25
SSW
10
SW
10
W
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
6:42PM1.67m
6:58AM1.55m
7:23PM1.66m
7:42AM1.53m
8:03PM1.63m
8:26AM1.50m
8:43PM1.60m
9:09AM1.47m
9:24PM1.56m
9:51AM1.45m
10:09PM1.53m
10:32AM1.44m
10:55PM1.52m
11:15AM1.45m
Low Tide
00:55AM0.49m
1:08PM0.48m
1:39AM0.47m
1:47PM0.47m
2:22AM0.44m
2:27PM0.45m
3:05AM0.41m
3:09PM0.44m
3:47AM0.38m
3:53PM0.42m
4:30AM0.35m
4:38PM0.40m
5:14AM0.34m
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cloud
part cloud
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clear
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part cloud
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
7:20
7:20
7:22
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4:53
4:53
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4
4
3
2
1
Temp °C
19
17
17
18
17
15
15
13
17
19
17
18
19
17
17
17
14
12
12
11
10
16
14
13
18
16
15
15
13
15
17
15
16
16
14
14
14
11
7
6
7
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
15
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
13
1.7
ENE
10
1.4
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.3
S
9
0.4
NE
7
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
S
13
1
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
9
0.2
E
10
Energy kJ
38
14
16
3
584
377
314
197
113
82
76
15
14
15
13
151
80
36
23
17
7
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
12
0.2
S
15
0.3
S
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
10
0.2
E
9
0.2
S
9
0.2
E
10
0.1
SE
16
0.3
S
12
0.4
S
11
0.4
S
12
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
11
0.2
S
22
Energy kJ
7
2
3
17
34
56
46
39
33
6
6
8
10
25
39
43
15
9
36
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
5
0.2
S
4
0.2
S
5
0.2
S
5
0.2
S
5
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
16
0.2
E
10
0.3
E
9
0.1
SE
13
0.1
S
24
0.1
NE
8
Energy kJ
3
13
2
1
2
2
2
16
10
2
7
5
7
14
7
11
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NE
7
1.7
NE
7
2.5
NE
8
2.1
ENE
9
0.6
NE
8
0.6
NE
5
1.1
NE
7
1.6
NE
8
0.4
NNW
3
0.6
SW
4
3.5
SSW
8
3.5
S
10
2.5
S
10
Energy kJ
183
318
836
765
45
19
128
338
5
10
1347
2662
1179
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
4
3
Distance (km)
3
45
263
45
7
7
7
1
3
3
54
64
54
209
45
45
7
95
113
1
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
4
4
3
3
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
4
4
3
3
2
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
9
5
5
9
8
9
7
9
8
9
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.

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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