Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
12.7° C
1.5° 

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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 19s period, S swell with 5,059 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. 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 2.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 21st Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 21st Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 20th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up at Rolling Stones over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the first few days are a bit of a write-off. We’ve got some solid swell rolling in, but the wind is just messing it up. Sunday the 19th afternoon sees a 7ft swell from the south with a very long period of 17 seconds, but it’s coming in with a cross-on wind and the water is a bit colder than normal at 55°F, about 3°F below average. The combined energy is moderate (2802), but the conditions are poor, so it’s not a goer.

Monday the 20th is much the same story – a decent 6ft to 8ft south swell, but the wind stays cross-on, making it choppy and messy. The energy is moderate to strong (2018 to 4093), but it’s just not worth paddling out for. Tuesday the 21st is only slightly better with a 8ft south swell, but the wind is still cross-shore, so it’s not clean.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Wednesday the 22nd morning is the first real window. The swell has dropped to a clean 4ft from the south, and the wind is offshore from the northwest. The energy is moderate (540), but it’s going to be clean. Wednesday afternoon is even better – the wind goes glassy, the swell is 4ft from the south, still clean. This is your best bet for the first week. It’s not massive, but it’ll be fun.

After that, we get a dry spell. Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th have tiny waves, and then from Saturday the 25th through to Tuesday the 29th, the wind is howling – we’re talking 19-31 mph – and the surf is either too messy or too big. On Monday the 27th afternoon, we get an 12ft south-southwest swell, but it’s a short period (8 seconds) and the wind is a strong offshore, but it’s cross-off and the combined energy is strong (1867). It’s too big and too windy for a good paddle. Honestly, this looks more interesting for the kite surfers than us.

The next standout is Thursday the 30th. The swell drops to 4ft from the south, and the wind is offshore from the north-northwest and northwest. The energy is low (366 to 378), but the conditions are clean. Not a day for big waves, but a lovely session on a longboard.

But the real standout, the one you want to circle on the calendar, is Saturday the 1st of August. Saturday morning we’ve got a 3ft south swell, with a very long period of 15 seconds, and a clean offshore wind from the northwest. The energy is moderate (411). Then Saturday afternoon, it gets even better – the swell bumps up to 5ft from the south, still with that 15-second period, and the wind is a moderate offshore from the northwest. The energy is strong (966). This is going to be clean, lined-up, and absolutely beautiful. It’s a bit over a week away, so keep an eye on the forecasts, but right now, this is the one to aim for. The crowds are sometimes an issue here, but for a day like that, it’ll be worth it.

Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd look like the wind picks up again, making things messy, so that Saturday is your golden window.

Stay stoked.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the W by Sat morning).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2373
1452
1415
3752
4586
2594
1699
905
501
342
292
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71
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30
26
20
36
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Wind (km/h)
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SSW
15
SSW
15
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15
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10
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5
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25
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High Tide
9:50PM1.81m
10:17AM1.72m
10:42PM1.74m
11:07AM1.68m
11:33PM1.68m
11:59AM1.65m
00:24AM1.62m
12:54PM1.62m
1:14AM1.58m
1:46PM1.61m
2:03AM1.55m
2:36PM1.59m
2:51AM1.51m
Low Tide
3:36PM0.13m
4:12AM0.14m
4:30PM0.21m
5:02AM0.20m
5:23PM0.29m
5:51AM0.28m
6:15PM0.36m
6:39AM0.36m
7:08PM0.42m
7:27AM0.42m
8:00PM0.47m
8:15AM0.47m
8:50PM0.50m
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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.

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