
Surf Forecasts:
Rolling Stones surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, SE swell with 2,859 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period with ESE 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 (Jul 03) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) 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 2.0m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rolling Stones over the next 16 days.
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Righto, let's have a look at what's cooking for the next couple of weeks. The main focus here is a proper reef set-up called Rolling Stones, which is for advanced crew only. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.
We kick off Friday the 3rd of July with a nice little pulse. A clean 5ft swell from the ESE, running on a solid 12-second period, so it's got some proper shape. The wind is light and cross-off, which will keep things tidy. The energy is solid (656), and it's looking clean all day. This is a good, fun size for the experienced surfer – not too heavy, just quality. That Saturday morning is similar, with clean offshore winds from the north and the same 5ft ESE swell, but the energy drops a little (545). It's still a worthwhile paddle.
Sunday the 5th is a write-off. We get a tiny 0.3ft pulse in the morning and it's just not happening. The afternoon picks up a bit to 3ft but it's just ordinary. Then Monday gets messy with rain and a bumpy 6ft on a short 8-second period – poor conditions, no good.
Now, things turn interesting from Tuesday the 7th. Tuesday morning brings a clean 5ft swell from the east with a 9-second period, light west wind, and the energy is pumping (706). It's a good session. Wednesday the 8th sees the swell jump to 8ft but it's got a bit of cross-shore wind on it, making it questionable for the first half. The energy is huge (1593), but the wind is not ideal. After Wednesday, the weather turns ugly. From Thursday the 9th through to Sunday the 12th, it's a mess of onshore wind, rain, and lumpy, choppy surf. The swell is there, up to 12ft at times, but the wind is ruining it. This setup would be more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. It's a blank run.
Then we get a proper reprieve. Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th both offer clean, glassy conditions. Swell holding around 5ft to 6ft from the SE, with a 10-11 second period. That Tuesday afternoon, with glassy conditions and an easterly breeze, is a true standout for a clean, cruisy session. Energy is moderate and comfortable (572).
The real standout, though, is Wednesday the 15th morning. We get a beautiful 8ft SE groundswell with a very long 16-second period, combined with clean offshore northerly wind. The energy is massive (3080), and this is prime for an experienced surfer. This is a reef break, so that long period will really stand up and offer some proper, powerful walls – but it'll be a challenge. The crowds might show up (it's "sometimes" busy), so get in early.
Thursday the 16th morning is the absolute top of the forecast. A solid 12ft SE swell with a 14-second period, glassy offshore winds from the NNW, and a monster energy reading (4115). This is expert-only territory – over 8ft, it's for the brave. If you're charging, this is your window. The weekend after that (Friday the 17th) holds some decent clean 7ft surf with light winds, but the rain starts to creep back in, and by Saturday the 18th the wind swings onshore and ruins it again.
So, to wrap it up: the first few days are fun and clean. There’s a rough patch mid-week. Then the real gold is from Tuesday the 14th afternoon through to Thursday the 16th, with Wednesday morning and Thursday morning being the absolute standouts for the bold. The second week is promising but less certain as we get further out.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thu 9 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 12 | ESE 12 | E 11 | S 12 | S 16 | ESE 10 | E 10 | S 22 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
374 | 589 | 628 | 672 | 541 | 536 | 3 | 5 | 167 | 237 | 9 | 403 | 305 | 365 | 625 | 1314 | 1420 | 1086 | 1393 | 849 | 832 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:59AM1.46m | 8:17PM1.58m | 8:43AM1.46m | 9:00PM1.57m | 9:24AM1.48m | 9:44PM1.57m | 10:05AM1.50m | 10:30PM1.58m | 10:48AM1.53m | 11:16PM1.60m | 11:34AM1.57m | 00:04AM1.63m | 12:26PM1.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:54AM0.39m | 1:58PM0.39m | 2:37AM0.35m | 2:42PM0.37m | 3:19AM0.32m | 3:27PM0.35m | 4:02AM0.31m | 4:14PM0.35m | 4:46AM0.31m | 5:01PM0.35m | 5:32AM0.31m | 5:49PM0.35m | 6:18AM0.31m | ||||||||
— | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | |
— | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 14 | 9 | 7 |
Temp °C | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 6 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 12 | ESE 12 | E 11 | S 12 | S 12 | ENE 7 | E 10 | S 14 | S 20 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 13 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
374 | 589 | 628 | 672 | 541 | 536 | 3 | 3 | 86 | 237 | 4 | 32 | 305 | 365 | 625 | 1314 | 1420 | 1086 | 85 | 849 | 832 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 16 | ESE 10 | S 16 | S 22 | S 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 14 | NE 9 | SSW 13 | S 8 |
148 | 47 | 24 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 167 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 110 | 245 | 356 | 196 | 57 | 146 | 59 | 32 | 432 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | N 11 | — | — | S 16 | S 17 | — | S 22 | SSW 13 | SSW 7 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 8 | SSW 10 | S 17 | S 17 |
25 | 20 | 20 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 5 | 6 | — | 9 | 17 | 4 | 96 | 86 | 84 | 116 | 46 | 31 | 50 | 51 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | E 11 | ENE 7 | — | NNE 6 | ENE 7 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 10 | S 7 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 35 | 584 | 294 | — | 25 | 206 | 403 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1393 | 235 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 96 | 103 | 141 |
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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.











