Surf Forecasts:
Rolling Stones surf forecast from 2 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 8 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 10 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, S swell with 8,677 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 8 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period with SSW 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 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 4.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 8th Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 8th Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 10th Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rolling Stones over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Mainly near gales. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tue 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) | S 12 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 6 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3 | 17 | 34 | 56 | 71 | 59 | 33 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 21 | 39 | 296 | 2677 | 3078 | 2153 | 1044 | 2295 | 1154 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 11:43PM1.53m | 12:01PM1.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:25PM0.39m | 5:59AM0.33m | ||||||||
— | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | |
— | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 11 |
14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | -1 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 1 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 9 | NE 7 | SSW 12 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 10 | SSW 19 | SE 12 | S 10 | S 10 |
596 | 460 | 385 | 205 | 103 | 73 | 54 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 345 | 91 | 62 | 25 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 74 | 137 | 1716 | 1154 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 10 | ENE 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 21 | NE 9 | S 18 | S 16 | S 20 |
3 | 17 | 34 | 56 | 71 | 59 | 33 | 6 | 15 | 2 | 13 | 11 | 21 | 39 | 8 | 2 | 43 | 3 | 55 | 47 | 30 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | NE 8 | E 9 | E 8 | — | SE 16 | SE 16 | S 13 | E 10 | SE 14 | — | — | E 12 | NE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 |
3 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 6 | — | 10 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 7 | — | — | 11 | 4 | 52 | 76 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | — | — | NE 8 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | NE 7 | — | NW 3 | NW 3 | W 2 | SSW 6 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | — |
— | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | 95 | 18 | 31 | 189 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 296 | 2677 | 3078 | 2153 | 1044 | 2295 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 45 | 64 | 54 | 172 | 45 | 45 | 7 | 99 | 110 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 82 | 281 |
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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.











