Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Issued: 11 pm 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
13.2° C

1.2°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 5 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, S swell with 5,410 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period with E 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 07) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. 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 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 9s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 7th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 7th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 10th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 11s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down what’s coming for Rolling Stones.

We’re at a proper advanced reef break that really wants a southerly swell to do its thing. Water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing crazy.

Monday 6 July is a dud. Small, messy, not worth a paddle.

Tuesday 7 July shows a bit of life. The morning has 5ft easterly swell with light offshore wind, clean enough for a session. Wave energy is moderate (583). It’s okay, but the real meat is still a day away.

Wednesday 8 July morning is the clear standout. 7ft of ESE groundswell with an 11-second period, light offshore breeze—clean lines, good power. Wave energy is strong (1180). This is expert territory on a reef, and crowds can show up, so be early. Best session of the outlook.

From Thursday 9 July through Sunday 12 July, forget it. Strong southerly onshore winds and a massive, messy swell up to 16ft mean dangerous, blown-out conditions. More of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing one.

Monday 13 July and Tuesday 14 July offer a clean-up. 5ft to 6ft of SE swell, light winds or offshore, clean—but nothing special. Moderate wave energy (477-592). Good for a reset.

Wednesday 15 July is similar—clean 5ft with an 11-second period, light offshore flow. Fun but not firing. Wave energy moderate (570-603).

Then there’s a five-day quiet spell from Thursday 16 July to Monday 20 July. Small, weak swell, poor conditions, not worth chasing.

Monday 20 July brings back some swell—6ft, but it’s short-period windswell (7 seconds). Onshore, lumpy. Pass.

The long-range whisper is Tuesday 21 July morning: 3ft of easterly swell with an 11-second period and light offshore wind. Clean, small, but promising for a quiet one if the forecast holds. Low wave energy (375).

If you can only pick one, Wednesday 8 July morning is your winner. For a mellower session, Tuesday 14 July or Wednesday 15 July mornings are solid.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed night, strong winds from the S by Fri morning).

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sun
12
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
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Night
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Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
1
3
3
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
E
10
1.4
E
9
1.7
E
9
1.7
E
9
1.6
E
9
1.6
E
10
2.1
ESE
10
2.2
ESE
11
1.9
ESE
10
1.7
ESE
10
2.5
S
9
4
S
11
4.5
SSE
10
4.5
S
10
5
S
11
4.5
S
10
4
SSE
10
3.5
SSE
10
3
SSE
10
2.5
SE
10
2.4
SE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
268
304
463
476
427
470
855
1022
746
540
1243
3450
4653
4628
5299
4521
3046
2414
1814
1286
1126
Wind (km/h)
15
N
15
NE
5
ESE
10
NNW
5
WNW
10
SW
10
W
10
W
10
SW
15
S
20
S
35
SSE
45
S
45
S
45
SSW
35
SSW
35
S
35
S
25
S
25
SSW
25
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:44PM1.57m
10:05AM1.50m
10:30PM1.58m
10:48AM1.53m
11:16PM1.60m
11:34AM1.57m
00:04AM1.63m
12:26PM1.63m
00:54AM1.67m
1:22PM1.70m
1:49AM1.70m
2:19PM1.77m
2:46AM1.73m
3:16PM1.84m
Low Tide
4:02AM0.31m
4:14PM0.35m
4:46AM0.31m
5:01PM0.35m
5:32AM0.31m
5:49PM0.35m
6:18AM0.31m
6:42PM0.36m
7:07AM0.30m
7:39PM0.34m
8:00AM0.29m
8:39PM0.30m
8:58AM0.26m
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7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
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4:59
4:59
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:01
5:01
 mm
8
8
7
4
4
8
2
4
2
2
2
1
Temp °C
11
15
11
12
11
11
10
11
12
12
13
13
12
11
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
Feels °C
9
12
7
9
9
8
8
9
10
10
9
7
5
2
1
2
3
3
4
4
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
E
10
0.1
S
14
1.7
E
9
1.7
E
9
1.6
E
9
1.6
E
10
2.1
ESE
10
2.2
ESE
11
1.9
ESE
10
1.7
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
10
3
S
11
1.6
E
10
0.2
S
21
0.3
SSW
20
0.5
S
18
2.5
SE
10
0.6
S
15
Energy kJ
268
4
463
476
427
470
855
1022
746
540
356
2308
480
35
78
160
1286
161
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
22
0.2
S
20
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
10
0.6
SSW
10
0.6
SSW
10
0.6
S
9
0.8
SSW
8
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
16
1.4
ESE
10
0.2
SSW
21
0.3
SSW
20
0.5
S
14
0.6
S
16
Energy kJ
5
9
31
108
59
78
74
54
85
34
53
356
44
78
106
188
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.2
S
18
0.4
SSW
18
Energy kJ
5
3
14
97
86
81
104
92
26
108
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NE
7
1.4
E
9
1.6
NE
8
0.2
WSW
2
2
S
8
2.5
S
9
4
S
11
4.5
SSE
10
4.5
S
10
5
S
11
4.5
S
10
4
SSE
10
3.5
SSE
10
3
SSE
10
0.8
SSW
8
2.4
SE
10
Energy kJ
85
304
367
1
509
1243
3450
4653
4628
5299
4521
3046
2414
1814
67
1126
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
3
1
1
1
3
3
1
3
3
2
Distance (km)
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
11
11
99
158
158
320
93
93
162
82
82
90
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
6
7
5
5
4
6
5
4
4
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
6
7
8
8
6
9
6
4
9
7
7
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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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