Surf Forecasts:
Rolling Stones surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, S swell with 1,233 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rolling Stones in the next 16 days are 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rolling Stones over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk surf.
We’ve got some good waves coming at Rolling Stones, a reef break for the experienced surfer. The water’s about 54°, which is a bit cooler than usual for this time of year, so a hood might be a good call.
The first real session is Saturday morning, August 8th. Some clouds, a light cross-offshore wind from the NW at 3 mph. The swell is a solid 7ft from the south with a 12-second period – that’s proper groundswell. The combined energy is 1263, which is a lot of power. This is the standout session. It’s over 5ft, so it’s not for beginners, but for the advanced crew, this is the one. The long period means the reef will shape up nicely. Crowds are sometimes an issue, but the quality will be worth it.
Saturday afternoon stays clean, 6ft south swell, energy at 921, and a light cross-off breeze from the ENE. Sunday morning, August 9th, is a bit smaller at 4ft, south swell, 11-second period, with a light offshore N wind. Clean and fun, but less energy at 666.
Monday the 10th is flat and poor – small SSE swell, energy only 178. Tuesday and Wednesday are marginal, with messy cross-shore winds. Not worth it.
From Thursday the 13th through the next week, it’s mostly poor. Small swell, onshore wind, or just weak. Energy drops to between 36 and 518. There’s a big bump on Monday, August 17th – 10ft from the SSW, 9-second period, 1276 energy, and clean with a light offshore NW wind. But the period is short, so it’ll be a bit lumpy. That’s expert territory.
The next standout is Saturday morning, August 22nd. Glassy. Zero wind, dead calm. A 8ft swell from the SSE with an 11-second period, energy at 1428. That’s glassy, powerful, and lined up. The reef will be handling that long-period swell perfectly. It’s a long way off, but if you can get out that morning, it’ll be the best of the 16 days. Crowds are possible, but the quality will be unreal.
Sunday the 23rd is smaller, 5ft from the SSE, with clean cross-off winds. Fun, but not a standout.
So, the first Saturday morning, August 8th, is the one to plan for. The Saturday morning on the 22nd is a strong second, but it’s a long way out. The rest of the window is mostly flat or poor, with a few marginal days. Pick your moment.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ESE 14 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1233 | 911 | 553 | 388 | 289 | 404 | 173 | 163 | 131 | 317 | 290 | 352 | 284 | 242 | 95 | 51 | 28 | 18 | 19 | 149 | 205 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:01PM1.74m | 1:29AM1.67m | 2:00PM1.77m | 2:29AM1.68m | 2:59PM1.81m | 3:29AM1.69m | 3:57PM1.84m | 4:28AM1.70m | 4:56PM1.86m | 5:26AM1.71m | 5:54PM1.87m | 6:24AM1.72m | 6:49PM1.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:22PM0.29m | 7:41AM0.25m | 8:22PM0.24m | 8:41AM0.22m | 9:21PM0.19m | 9:43AM0.16m | 10:20PM0.15m | 10:43AM0.10m | 11:18PM0.11m | 11:39AM0.06m | 00:16AM0.09m | 12:32PM0.05m | 1:11AM0.09m | ||||||||
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 | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 2 |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 9 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 1233 | 911 | 553 | 388 | 265 | 404 | 173 | 163 | 86 | 134 | 290 | 352 | 284 | 242 | 95 | 51 | 27 | 16 | 191 | 149 | 205 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | E 13 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | S 13 | E 12 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 7 | NE 6 | SE 11 | S 16 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ESE 14 |
| kJ | 14 | 4 | 43 | 265 | 289 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 131 | 317 | 68 | 1 | 61 | 5 | 34 | 47 | 28 | 7 | 17 | 8 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | S 18 | NE 13 | E 13 | E 12 | NE 12 | S 16 | S 16 | NE 6 | S 16 | NE 6 | S 19 | S 18 | E 10 | SE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | S 14 |
| kJ | 16 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 20 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NE 6 | WNW 2 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | — | NNE 2 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | — | — | SW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | 4 | 5 | 31 | 1 | 42 | 43 | 208 | — | 1 | 13 | 31 | 45 | 55 | 148 | 186 | — | — | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 1 | 0 |
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