Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
12.4° C
1.7° 

Rolling Stones surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Rolling Stones surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SSE swell with 2,563 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with E 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 25th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 28th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 27th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon morning, calm by Tue night).

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
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Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
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(10 max)
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
10
0.4
S
9
0.5
E
11
0.8
E
11
0.8
E
11
0.7
SE
16
1.9
S
7
2.2
S
8
2
S
8
2.5
SSE
12
3
SSE
12
2.5
SE
12
2.5
SE
13
2.2
SE
13
2
SE
13
1.8
SE
13
1.7
ESE
13
1.5
ESE
12
1.3
ESE
12
1.2
ESE
12
1
ESE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
30
27
57
163
160
245
346
563
488
2116
2563
2101
2031
1657
1346
1077
900
616
436
359
275
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
15
NNW
20
N
5
NW
35
SW
30
SW
25
WSW
25
S
30
SSW
35
SW
30
SSW
20
SSW
15
WSW
15
SW
10
WNW
10
N
10
NE
10
NNW
15
NW
15
NNW
15
NNW
Wind State
off
off
off
off
cross
cross
cross
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cross-on
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cross
cross-on
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High Tide
1:46PM1.61m
2:03AM1.55m
2:36PM1.59m
2:51AM1.51m
3:22PM1.58m
3:37AM1.48m
4:08PM1.56m
4:23AM1.45m
4:53PM1.55m
5:09AM1.43m
5:37PM1.55m
5:56AM1.42m
6:22PM1.55m
Low Tide
8:00PM0.47m
8:15AM0.47m
8:50PM0.50m
9:04AM0.48m
9:37PM0.50m
9:53AM0.48m
10:23PM0.49m
10:40AM0.45m
11:08PM0.46m
11:24AM0.41m
11:53PM0.41m
12:05PM0.37m
00:38AM0.36m
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 mm
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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