Rolling Stones surf break

Rolling Stones surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 07 May 2026 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
15.6° C
(Which is 1.2°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 Monday (May 11) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rolling Stones in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 11th May)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 11th May)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 11th May)13ft (4.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun night, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun night, calm by Mon afternoon).

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thu
14
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
4
4
3
4
4
2
2
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
S
14
0.2
S
14
0.3
S
14
0.3
S
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
12
2.1
SSW
15
4
S
10
3.5
S
13
2.5
S
14
2
S
13
1.9
S
13
3
S
14
2.5
S
14
2.2
S
13
2.4
SSW
13
2.2
S
12
2.5
S
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
62
35
33
16
35
32
33
81
28
1951
2902
4852
2619
1349
1256
3388
2466
1642
1857
1439
3064
Wind (km/h)
15
N
15
N
15
N
25
NNE
10
NNW
15
WNW
15
NW
15
WNW
15
WSW
40
SSW
25
SW
15
SW
10
NNW
5
WNW
10
SE
10
NW
10
NW
10
SSW
15
SW
20
SSW
20
SSW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
off
glassy
on
off
off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:51PM1.58m
10:17AM1.46m
10:35PM1.53m
10:59AM1.42m
11:23PM1.49m
11:43AM1.39m
00:12AM1.48m
12:31PM1.40m
1:01AM1.49m
1:23PM1.44m
1:51AM1.54m
2:16PM1.51m
2:42AM1.60m
3:10PM1.60m
Low Tide
4:15AM0.42m
4:22PM0.46m
4:59AM0.40m
5:06PM0.44m
5:43AM0.37m
5:52PM0.42m
6:29AM0.35m
6:41PM0.39m
7:16AM0.33m
7:33PM0.37m
8:04AM0.31m
8:29PM0.34m
8:55AM0.29m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
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6:58
6:58
6:58
7:00
7:01
7:01
7:03
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5:10
5:09
5:08
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:06
1
3
2
2
1
Temp °C
15
20
21
19
20
19
15
17
18
14
10
11
9
13
13
10
14
13
12
13
13
12
17
18
15
17
16
13
13
15
10
5
7
6
11
10
8
12
10
9
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
E
9
0.3
S
14
0.2
S
14
1.4
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
13
1.6
ENE
12
1.4
ENE
12
1.2
E
11
0.8
E
11
3.5
S
13
2.5
S
14
2
S
13
1.9
S
13
3
S
14
2.5
S
14
2.2
S
13
1.8
S
12
2.2
S
12
2.5
S
16
Energy kJ
62
15
33
16
264
245
816
703
569
377
154
4852
2619
1349
1256
3388
2466
1642
1005
1439
3064
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
SSW
13
0.1
S
20
0.5
ENE
13
0.9
ENE
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
12
0.7
E
11
0.8
E
11
0.7
E
11
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
9
Energy kJ
17
35
8
101
227
33
81
28
116
157
110
98
68
42
42
27
27
26
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
11
0.2
NNE
10
0.1
S
20
0.3
S
14
0.3
S
14
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
12
0.2
S
15
0.5
E
14
0.2
E
13
0.3
E
12
0.1
S
26
0.2
S
24
0.3
S
21
0.3
SSW
20
Energy kJ
5
11
8
35
32
27
52
18
93
14
26
13
44
81
75
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NE
6
0.8
NE
4
1.1
NE
7
1.5
ENE
7
2.3
NE
8
0.4
NW
3
0.4
WSW
5
2.1
SSW
15
4
S
10
2.4
SSW
13
Energy kJ
47
27
103
237
661
2
9
1951
2902
1857
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
3
3
1
1
2
3
4
1
4
4
3
4
4
3
1
4
1
Distance (km)
3
3
3
45
45
7
1
1
7
88
33
7
0
0
4
0
0
1
9
41
158
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
3
4
2
4
3
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
5
5
4
4
7
4
4
8
9
9
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
4
6
7
6
7
8
9
9
5
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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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