

Rolling Stones Surf Forecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rolling Stones this week:
The surf forecast for Rolling Stones over the next 7 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 26) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rolling Stones in the next 7 days are 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 28) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 10s period and expected on Monday (Mar 01) at 10AM.
Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 26th Feb) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 27th Feb) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 28th Feb) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rolling Stones over the next 7 days.
Rating (10 max) |
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Swell Height Map |
Wave Height (m) & direction (?) |
Period(s) (?) |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() |
Energy (?) |
Wind (km/h) |
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy |
High Tide / height (m) |
Low Tide / height (m) |
Summary |
Rain (mm) |
High °C |
Low °C |
Chill °C (?) |
Sunrise |
Sunset |
Thu 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
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S | S | S | SSW | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | SSW | E | SSW | E | E | E | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE |
15 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 19 | 10 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
4 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 195 | 1004 | 942 | 1155 | 997 | 865 | 708 | 505 | 551 | 68 | 476 | 27 | 639 | 442 | 524 | 392 | 179 | 100 | 45 |
ENE | NE | ENE | E | NNE | NE | ENE | NNE | NE | ENE | NE | ENE | ENE | NE | NNE | NE | NNW | NW | ENE | NNW | NNW | NNW | WNW |
cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross | off | off | off | cross- off |
5:02PM 1.49 | 5:25AM 1.61 | 5:54PM 1.51 | 6:17AM 1.65 | 6:46PM 1.55 | 7:10AM 1.70 | 7:40PM 1.61 | 8:02AM 1.76 | 8:32PM 1.67 | 8:53AM 1.79 | 9:23PM 1.74 | 9:45AM 1.82 | 10:13PM 1.79 | 10:38AM 1.81 | 11:05PM 1.82 | ||||||||
11:14PM 0.31 | 11:45AM 0.29 | 12:06AM 0.23 | 12:38PM 0.22 | 12:56AM 0.15 | 1:30PM 0.15 | 1:46AM 0.09 | 2:22PM 0.10 | 2:37AM 0.06 | 3:13PM 0.07 | 3:31AM 0.05 | 4:03PM 0.06 | 4:26AM 0.06 | 4:55PM 0.07 | |||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Waikokopu, New Zealand which is 1 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Rolling Stones.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | clear | some clouds | clear | some clouds | clear | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | clear | clear | cloudy | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds |
- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 19 |
19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 17 |
20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 19 |
- | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - |
7:54 | - | - | 7:53 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm air temperatures (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm air temperatures (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. |
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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 7 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.