Rolling Stones surf break

Rolling Stones surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 08 Jul 2025 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
14.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rolling Stones this week:

The surf forecast for Rolling Stones over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 09) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rolling Stones in the next 12 days are 2.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 12) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 12s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 12) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 9th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 12th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 12th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rolling Stones over the next 12 days.

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Tue
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sun
20
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
S
0.9
S
1.2
ESE
1.6
ESE
2.1
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.3
E
1.6
ESE
1.8
E
1.4
ESE
0.2
SSE
2
E
1.7
E
1.6
E
1.5
E
1.6
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.1
E
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.9
ESE
1
E
1.8
ESE
3
SE
3
SE
2.4
ESE
2.2
ESE
1.8
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.6
E
Period(s) (?)1413810111012101112101212121111121212111110101010109979999999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)6205845227601167898737600803572191115807711594619629587592465438394285157155257307339331136514361031952652535552
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSE
0
E
0
NNE
15
NE
10
N
5
NNE
10
NE
10
NNE
15
NNE
20
NE
25
NNE
15
N
15
NW
15
NW
10
NNW
5
NE
5
NW
5
NW
10
SSW
10
WNW
10
NW
15
NW
10
NNW
0
N
5
ENE
15
NNE
15
NE
10
NNE
30
SSW
35
SW
40
WSW
35
SW
25
WSW
10
SSW
10
NNW
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onglassglasscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffglassoffoffcross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offglasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:54PM
1.58
4:08AM
1.50
4:38PM
1.59
4:53AM
1.50
5:23PM
1.61
5:40AM
1.49
6:10PM
1.62
6:30AM
1.49
6:56PM
1.64
7:20AM
1.50
7:43PM
1.65
8:09AM
1.52
8:30PM
1.66
8:56AM
1.55
9:18PM
1.67
9:41AM
1.59
10:07PM
1.69
10:28AM
1.63
10:57PM
1.70
11:18AM
1.66
11:49PM
1.71
12:13PM
1.71
12:43AM
1.72
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:07PM
0.53
10:23AM
0.49
10:52PM
0.50
11:09AM
0.45
11:38PM
0.44
11:54AM
0.39
12:26AM
0.37
12:38PM
0.33
1:15AM
0.31
1:23PM
0.27
2:03AM
0.25
2:10PM
0.23
2:50AM
0.21
3:00PM
0.21
3:36AM
0.18
3:50PM
0.20
4:24AM
0.17
4:41PM
0.21
5:13AM
0.18
5:35PM
0.23
6:04AM
0.19
6:31PM
0.26
6:57AM
0.22
Tue
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sun
20
Sunrise--7:26--7:26--7:26--7:26--7:24--7:24--7:24--7:24--7:22--7:22--7:22--7:20
Sunset5:00--5:00--5:00--5:01--5:01--5:02--5:04--5:04--5:05--5:06--5:07--5:07--
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Rain (mm)
----------1-----------1--1--1198----
Temp. °C111112121114151214151415161215151314131014161314151414151211131313141115
Feels °C (?)9810981112910119131381314111210810129131412121394889121013

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon).

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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 12 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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