Rolling Stones surf break

Rolling Stones surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Sunday 31 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
14.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Rolling Stones surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 31 May, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, S swell with 108 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rolling Stones this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Rolling Stones in the next 16 days are 0.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) 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 2.5m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 31st May)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Tue morning, light winds from the NW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.4
S
10
0.3
S
15
0.2
S
13
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
15
0.4
S
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
S
12
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
10
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
13
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.5
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
298
185
75
30
38
14
4
3
12
17
59
55
71
38
33
17
30
42
45
45
63
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
NE
20
NNE
35
NNE
15
NE
10
NNW
10
SW
5
W
5
NNE
10
NNW
5
N
15
NNW
15
N
15
N
15
NNE
15
NNW
5
WNW
10
WNW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
glassy
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:58PM1.66m
6:15AM1.56m
6:42PM1.67m
6:58AM1.55m
7:23PM1.66m
7:42AM1.53m
8:03PM1.63m
8:26AM1.50m
8:43PM1.60m
9:09AM1.47m
9:24PM1.56m
9:51AM1.45m
10:09PM1.53m
Low Tide
11:46AM0.49m
00:12AM0.49m
12:28PM0.49m
00:55AM0.49m
1:08PM0.48m
1:39AM0.47m
1:47PM0.47m
2:22AM0.44m
2:27PM0.45m
3:05AM0.41m
3:09PM0.44m
3:47AM0.38m
3:53PM0.42m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:16
7:18
7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
7:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:54
4:53
4:53
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
3
6
1
Temp °C
17
18
16
19
18
17
17
17
16
16
17
14
17
19
15
18
18
16
17
18
14
14
15
13
16
15
14
12
16
15
14
15
13
15
17
12
16
15
13
15
17
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.4
S
10
0.3
S
15
0.2
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
13
1.6
ENE
10
1.5
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
6
0.7
NE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.6
NE
7
0.5
NE
7
Energy kJ
298
185
75
30
38
14
3
3
472
407
307
87
92
82
22
56
35
42
45
35
22
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
10
0.1
E
10
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
14
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
15
0.4
S
14
0.7
ENE
10
0.5
S
12
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
ENE
8
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
13
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.4
S
12
0.5
S
11
Energy kJ
4
2
18
18
6
2
4
12
17
59
85
71
38
27
17
30
7
6
45
63
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
8
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
S
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
5
0.3
S
5
0.4
SSW
10
0.2
S
13
0.2
WNW
3
0.1
E
18
0.1
SE
16
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
Energy kJ
1
4
4
3
13
2
55
6
4
33
13
1
6
10
7
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
3
0.6
NE
4
0.8
NE
6
0.9
NE
7
1.3
ENE
8
1.4
NE
7
2
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
8
0.2
WNW
2
1.1
NE
9
0.3
NNW
3
1.1
NE
8
0.2
N
3
0.7
NE
7
0.7
NE
7
1
NE
7
0.3
NW
2
Energy kJ
9
12
43
63
198
211
515
699
1
179
1
138
1
44
44
91
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
2
4
4
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
3
1
1
3
3
45
209
41
7
7
1
1
1
3
54
52
54
3
54
3
7
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
2
4
3
4
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
4
2
3
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
9
6
6
9
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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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