Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 26 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
15.9°C
1.0° 

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 26 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 30 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 31 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,225 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 28 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s 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 (Oct 28) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 31) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 01) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 28th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 30th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 18s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 31st Oct)5ft (1.6m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Mon night, calm by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu night, calm by Fri afternoon).

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Wave
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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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103
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98
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334
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1225
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488
418
295
216
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
20
WNW
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5
NNE
25
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30
WNW
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WSW
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SSE
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NNE
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High Tide
6:28PM1.69m
6:54AM1.74m
7:20PM1.74m
7:47AM1.82m
8:13PM1.76m
8:39AM1.88m
9:08PM1.77m
9:31AM1.90m
10:04PM1.75m
10:25AM1.88m
11:00PM1.72m
11:22AM1.83m
11:55PM1.68m
Low Tide
00:43AM0.26m
1:08PM0.24m
1:34AM0.23m
2:02PM0.21m
2:25AM0.20m
2:58PM0.18m
3:17AM0.17m
3:55PM0.15m
4:12AM0.14m
4:51PM0.12m
5:09AM0.12m
5:48PM0.10m
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Temp °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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