Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Issued: 11 pm 27 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
13.2° C

1.4°C colder than average for this time of year

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 27 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 1 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, S swell with 2,795 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period with S 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 Wednesday (Jul 01) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m 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 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 04) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 1st Jul)6ft (1.8m) 15s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 1st Jul)6ft (1.8m) 15s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 30th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat night, min 10°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun night, light winds from the SE by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Sat
4
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
4
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
17
2.3
ESE
10
1.4
S
16
1.9
S
14
1.8
ESE
10
2.5
SSE
7
1.5
S
18
2.3
S
16
2.1
S
16
1.8
S
15
1.5
S
14
1.4
S
13
1.5
E
12
1.5
ESE
12
1.3
ESE
11
1.3
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
11
1.3
ESE
12
1.1
ESE
11
1
ESE
11
1
ESE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
986
978
964
1309
603
717
1404
2795
2274
1434
832
653
705
559
415
377
454
470
331
259
254
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
20
SSE
20
S
35
S
25
S
30
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
10
SSE
5
ESE
5
NNW
5
E
10
NNW
5
NW
10
ENE
5
NNW
5
NNW
10
NE
10
N
10
NNW
15
N
Wind State
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
glassy
glassy
cross
off
glassy
cross
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
High Tide
4:15AM1.53m
4:43PM1.62m
4:59AM1.52m
5:28PM1.62m
5:43AM1.50m
6:12PM1.61m
6:28AM1.48m
6:54PM1.60m
7:14AM1.47m
7:35PM1.59m
7:59AM1.46m
8:17PM1.58m
8:43AM1.46m
Low Tide
10:13PM0.50m
10:30AM0.50m
10:58PM0.51m
11:16AM0.49m
11:42PM0.50m
11:58AM0.47m
00:27AM0.47m
12:37PM0.44m
1:11AM0.43m
1:17PM0.41m
1:54AM0.39m
1:58PM0.39m
2:37AM0.35m
2:42PM0.37m
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
mod rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:54
4:54
4:55
4:55
4:55
4:57
4:57
 mm
6
2
2
7
2
2
1
Temp °C
14
14
13
13
12
12
11
12
12
10
11
11
9
10
11
9
11
12
9
12
14
Feels °C
12
11
9
9
7
6
6
9
9
8
10
9
6
8
8
6
9
9
6
9
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
ESE
10
2.3
ESE
10
2
ESE
10
1.8
E
11
1.8
ESE
10
1.7
E
10
1.6
ESE
9
2.3
S
16
2.1
S
16
1.8
S
15
1.5
S
14
1.4
S
13
1.5
E
12
1.5
ESE
12
1.3
ESE
11
1.3
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
11
1.3
ESE
12
1.1
ESE
11
1
ESE
11
1
ESE
11
Energy kJ
935
978
757
734
603
541
397
2795
2274
1434
832
653
705
559
415
377
454
470
331
259
254
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
17
1.3
S
17
1.4
S
16
1.4
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
12
0.3
S
18
1.5
S
18
2.1
SE
9
2
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
10
1.5
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
10
1.2
S
12
0.8
S
14
0.8
S
14
0.7
S
13
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.2
SSE
7
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
13
Energy kJ
986
975
964
733
198
57
1404
718
646
550
383
322
407
239
246
166
103
83
4
15
13
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
8
0.8
SSW
8
0.3
SSW
18
1.2
S
7
0.5
S
16
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
8
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
NE
11
Energy kJ
92
77
64
159
125
125
79
39
19
21
5
1
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
7
1.9
S
14
2.1
S
7
2.5
SSE
7
1.7
S
7
0.4
NE
3
Energy kJ
89
1309
436
717
311
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
1
3
2
3
2
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
4
90
93
135
75
158
82
90
4
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
3
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
8
5
5
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
9
5
4
7
5
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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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