Rolling Stones surf break

Rolling Stones surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Monday 11 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
15.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 (May 11) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Monday (May 11) 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 1.1m 11s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 11th May)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 11th May)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 11th 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

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
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
4
4
2
3
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
S
14
3
S
14
2.5
S
13
1.9
S
13
1.6
S
13
1.3
S
16
1.9
S
14
3
S
14
3
S
13
3
S
13
2.5
S
12
2.1
S
10
1.8
S
10
2.2
S
15
1.9
S
13
1.5
S
12
1.5
S
12
1.4
S
11
1.2
S
11
1.1
S
10
1
SSE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1195
3155
2215
1218
800
843
1505
3004
2792
2860
2104
917
630
2055
1256
670
638
510
345
255
201
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
20
S
5
NNW
10
N
10
SSE
15
WSW
15
SW
25
SSW
25
SW
25
SSW
25
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
15
WSW
10
SSW
15
S
15
S
15
SSE
10
SSE
cross-on
cross-on
off
off
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
12:31PM1.40m
1:01AM1.49m
1:23PM1.44m
1:51AM1.54m
2:16PM1.51m
2:42AM1.60m
3:10PM1.60m
3:35AM1.68m
4:03PM1.71m
4:30AM1.74m
4:58PM1.82m
5:26AM1.80m
5:54PM1.91m
Low Tide
6:41PM0.39m
7:16AM0.33m
7:33PM0.37m
8:04AM0.31m
8:29PM0.34m
8:55AM0.29m
9:25PM0.31m
9:48AM0.27m
10:20PM0.27m
10:45AM0.24m
11:16PM0.22m
11:41AM0.21m
00:13AM0.18m
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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7:00
7:01
7:01
7:03
7:03
7:05
7:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:06
5:05
5:04
5:02
1
3
2
2
2
1
1
Temp °C
12
12
11
15
15
14
13
14
13
13
13
13
11
12
11
12
12
12
13
13
13
7
7
9
14
12
12
9
9
8
8
8
9
8
9
8
9
10
9
10
10
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
S
14
3
S
14
2.5
S
13
1.9
S
13
1.6
S
13
1.3
S
16
1.9
S
14
0.5
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
9
1.8
S
10
2.2
S
15
1.9
S
13
1.5
S
12
1.5
S
12
1.4
S
11
1.2
S
11
1.1
S
10
1
SSE
10
Energy kJ
1195
3155
2215
1218
800
843
1505
42
27
26
26
26
630
2055
1256
670
638
510
345
255
201
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
E
11
0.8
E
11
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.3
SSW
24
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.4
ENE
9
1.1
S
16
0.4
E
10
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
E
10
0.4
E
10
0.4
E
10
Energy kJ
191
146
133
96
94
65
61
109
44
43
28
577
31
58
57
54
50
31
31
30
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
13
0.3
ESE
13
0.3
E
12
0.7
ENE
10
0.1
S
26
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
15
0.4
E
10
0.4
S
16
0.1
S
22
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
18
0.2
SSW
17
0.2
S
16
Energy kJ
14
32
28
96
13
10
8
28
80
9
8
6
29
19
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
S
8
1.5
S
12
1.2
SSW
6
3
S
14
3
S
13
3
S
13
2.5
S
12
2.1
S
10
0.9
SE
10
Energy kJ
478
625
115
3004
2792
2860
2104
917
154
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
4
4
2
3
1
5
4
4
1
3
2
4
3
1
2
3
2
1
2
Distance (km)
82
141
0
0
4
1
7
110
75
95
158
12
7
1
1
7
1
12
12
158
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
1
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
4
4
4
8
9
9
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
5
9
8
9
9
7
9
5
5
6
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
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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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