Rolling Stones surf break

Rolling Stones surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 05 May 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
15.5° C
(Which is 1.5°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (May 05) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rolling Stones in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 5th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 12th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 12th May)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
9
0.4
S
18
0.7
S
15
0.9
S
17
0.9
S
16
0.7
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
S
14
0.3
S
14
0.3
S
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
S
14
1.2
SW
5
1
SSW
7
1.1
E
11
2.5
S
9
3
S
13
3
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
60
97
224
481
401
200
138
90
62
36
32
37
33
33
37
85
85
302
1157
2904
3249
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
5
NE
10
NNW
10
N
10
NNE
15
NNW
10
N
15
NNE
10
N
15
N
15
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNE
10
NNW
15
NW
15
SW
25
WNW
35
SW
25
SW
15
WSW
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
8:30PM1.67m
8:54AM1.56m
9:10PM1.63m
9:36AM1.51m
9:51PM1.58m
10:17AM1.46m
10:35PM1.53m
10:59AM1.42m
11:23PM1.49m
11:43AM1.39m
00:12AM1.48m
12:31PM1.40m
1:01AM1.49m
Low Tide
2:18PM0.48m
2:49AM0.46m
2:58PM0.48m
3:32AM0.45m
3:39PM0.47m
4:15AM0.42m
4:22PM0.46m
4:59AM0.40m
5:06PM0.44m
5:43AM0.37m
5:52PM0.42m
6:29AM0.35m
6:41PM0.39m
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clear
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clear
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part cloud
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6:54
6:56
6:56
6:58
6:58
6:58
7:00
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5:15
5:14
5:13
5:10
5:09
5:08
5:07
2
1
2
Temp °C
16
17
16
20
21
17
20
20
16
19
20
17
19
17
15
15
15
15
10
12
9
15
16
14
19
19
14
18
17
14
17
18
14
16
16
13
11
11
10
3
6
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
9
0.5
S
9
0.7
S
15
0.9
S
17
0.9
S
16
0.8
NE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.5
S
13
0.9
NE
6
0.7
ENE
7
0.3
S
14
0.3
S
14
0.3
S
14
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
13
1.5
ENE
12
1.3
ENE
12
1.1
E
11
0.9
E
11
3
S
13
3
S
14
Energy kJ
58
41
224
481
401
39
33
90
56
46
32
37
33
323
828
619
486
302
191
2904
3249
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
9
0.5
E
8
0.6
ENE
5
0.4
NE
5
0.5
E
10
0.7
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.3
ESE
9
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.1
S
10
0.3
ENE
13
0.7
ENE
12
0.3
S
14
0.2
S
13
0.3
S
16
1.1
SSW
10
0.3
SSW
15
0.8
E
11
0.8
E
11
Energy kJ
60
37
17
8
47
200
138
17
62
36
2
34
136
37
13
42
270
46
151
146
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
S
18
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
10
0.4
E
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
S
20
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
S
16
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
15
0.4
E
13
Energy kJ
32
97
25
26
30
27
17
9
8
33
20
14
22
55
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
4
0.6
NE
5
0.8
ENE
9
0.2
NNW
2
1.1
NE
6
1.3
NE
6
0.4
N
3
1
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.7
NE
7
2.1
NE
8
0.4
NW
3
1.2
SW
5
1
SSW
7
0.7
NW
3
2.5
S
9
Energy kJ
6
19
98
1
75
126
2
88
147
309
555
3
85
85
12
1157
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
1
2
2
1
1
4
Distance (km)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
3
3
41
45
41
7
0
7
1
93
90
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
3
4
3
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
4
2
2
3
2
3
3
1
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
5
5
8
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
5
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
8
5
8
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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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