Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
12.4° C
1.5° 

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 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, S swell with 2,153 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. 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 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 10s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 7th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 7th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 9PM (Fri 7th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the forecast for Rolling Stones.

The good news is we’ve got a solid run of surf coming up, but you’ve got to pick your windows carefully. The week kicks off with some absolute gems before things get a bit messy.

Friday morning, the 7th, is the real standout. We’re looking at a clean 4ft swell from the south with a long 17-second period, giving it some real grunt and shape. The water is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 54°, which is about 3° below average. The wind is glassy, and the combined wave energy is strong (1784). This is an advanced reef break, so it’s not for the faint-hearted, but for those with the skills, it’s going to be firing. The south swell direction is exactly what this spot likes, and crowds are possible, so get in early.

Friday afternoon sees the swell bump up to 7ft, but the wind swings cross-on and the energy is still strong (2388). It’s a bit more of a wrestling match, but still doable for the experienced.

Saturday morning, the 8th, is another great call. A clean 7ft south swell with a 12-second period, light offshore wind, and moderate energy (1289). It’s going to be a fun session, but at 7ft it’s starting to push into the bigger end of the scale for less experienced surfers.

The rest of the first week drops off a bit. Sunday morning, the 9th, has a smaller 4ft swell with clean cross-off wind, but it’s nothing to write home about. Monday the 10th is very small, and Tuesday the 11th sees a bump back up to 5ft but with a shorter period and light wind.

We then hit a flat spell from Wednesday the 12th through to Saturday the 15th, with tiny waves and poor conditions. Nothing worth paddling out for.

Then, bam, the second week has a massive pulse of swell. Sunday the 16th is a big one – 12ft from the south-southwest, with a 9-second period. The morning is marginal with cross-off wind, but Sunday afternoon turns glassy. The combined energy is huge (2245), but this is only for experts. That’s a heavy, powerful wave.

Monday the 17th stays big, 10ft to 12ft, with cross-off wind in the morning and excellent conditions for the experienced (1532 energy). The afternoon gets a bit messy with the cross-on wind.

From Tuesday the 18th onwards, things go downhill fast. The wind picks up strong, the swell stays big, but it gets lumpy and choppy. The 20th and 21st see 12ft south swells with long periods (11 seconds) and very strong energy (up to 4664), but it’s all cross-on wind and messy. Not a good look for a paddle.

The run ends on a high note, though. Saturday the 22nd sees a clean 5ft south swell with glassy conditions in the afternoon, and the energy is moderate (338). A nice, mellow end to the period.

So, the best bets are the Friday morning on the 7th and the Saturday afternoon on the 22nd. The middle of the second week is for experts only, and even then, the wind is a problem.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
7
Saturday
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Sunday
9
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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17
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15
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13
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12
1.8
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12
1.5
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11
1.2
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0.8
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14
1.1
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12
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SSE
10
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10
1.9
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1.6
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9
1.4
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7
0.9
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6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
941
1860
1866
1233
911
553
332
265
341
139
131
575
408
298
225
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66
48
62
64
28
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
10
E
5
NW
5
NW
10
ENE
15
N
15
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15
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15
NNW
10
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High Tide
12:04PM1.70m
00:33AM1.67m
1:01PM1.74m
1:29AM1.67m
2:00PM1.77m
2:29AM1.68m
2:59PM1.81m
3:29AM1.69m
3:57PM1.84m
4:28AM1.70m
4:56PM1.86m
5:26AM1.71m
5:54PM1.87m
Low Tide
6:23PM0.31m
6:46AM0.27m
7:22PM0.29m
7:41AM0.25m
8:22PM0.24m
8:41AM0.22m
9:21PM0.19m
9:43AM0.16m
10:20PM0.15m
10:43AM0.10m
11:18PM0.11m
11:39AM0.06m
00:16AM0.09m
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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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