Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
12.6°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 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with 6,898 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 17s. 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 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Wed 2nd Sep)8ft (2.4m) 14s
Best Surf12PM (Wed 2nd Sep)8ft (2.5m) 17s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 8th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid start on the horizon, but it’s a bit of a short-lived pulse. The real standout is Wednesday, September 2nd, and it’s a beauty right out of the gate. Rolling Stones is a reef setup, so it’s for the advanced crew only. We’re looking at a solid 8 ft swell from the south, with a long period of 14 seconds. That’s real groundswell energy, and the numbers back it up with a hefty 3076 (moderate-to-strong combined energy). The wind is a clean north-northwest offshore breeze at 6 mph, so the face will be all yours. Conditions are glassy and clean. This is the best on offer, no question. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

That same morning is the pick, but by Wednesday afternoon the wind swings cross-shore and the swell jumps a touch to 8 ft, but the quality drops off. The real magic fades after that morning session.

Thursday, September 3rd, is still worth a paddle. The morning brings a solid 6 ft south swell, period at 13 seconds, with that same clean offshore NNW wind at 6 mph. Combined energy is 1077 (moderate). It’s good, but not the standout of Wednesday. The afternoon drops off quickly.

From Friday the 4th through the 7th, we hit a flat spell. The swell drops below 3 ft, and the conditions are just poor. There’s a gap of about four days where you’d be better off cleaning the wax off your board.

Tuesday, September 8th, the ocean wakes up again, but it’s a different beast. The morning swell jumps to a massive 12 ft from the south, period at 12 seconds. The combined energy is a whopping 3484 (strong). That’s too big for most, and with a cross-shore wind, it’s going to be a washing machine. Only for the experienced, and even then, it’s a marginal call. The afternoon stays big at 8 ft with onshore wind, so it’s messy.

Thursday, September 10th, is a dark horse. The morning is a total glass-off with zero wind. The swell is 8 ft from the south, period at 12 seconds. Combined energy is 2551 (strong). This is a classic case of a powerful swell with perfect conditions. The only catch is the crowd; Rolling Stones can get busy, so get there early. This is a very close second to the Wednesday morning session.

After that, the second week looks pretty grim. The swell drops right off, and we get a mix of onshore winds and small, weak waves. The 16th of September sees a spike of 7 ft, but it’s a short-period windswell with a screaming onshore wind, making it a total mess. That’s kite-surfing territory, not for a paddle.

So, to wrap it up: you’ve got two cracker sessions. Wednesday morning, September 2nd, is the top dog. Thursday morning, September 10th, is a close second if you like it glassy. The rest is a write-off or just for the die-hards.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
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Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
S
14
2.4
S
14
2.5
S
17
2.3
S
14
1.8
S
13
1.4
S
13
1
S
12
0.8
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.4
S
10
0.2
S
15
0.7
SSW
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
10
0.3
S
18
0.3
SSW
17
0.2
S
16
1.8
SSW
6
4.5
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3953
2073
4137
2155
1077
613
273
146
72
29
17
72
35
49
57
58
21
239
6898
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
NNW
10
ENE
15
WNW
10
NNW
10
ENE
15
WNW
20
NW
25
NW
20
W
10
W
10
ENE
10
NNW
15
NW
20
N
20
N
10
NW
15
SSW
40
SW
Wind State
off
off
cross
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-on
cross
High Tide
9:13AM1.70m
9:40PM1.69m
9:59AM1.73m
10:30PM1.68m
10:50AM1.74m
11:22PM1.67m
11:46AM1.74m
00:17AM1.65m
12:46PM1.73m
1:15AM1.63m
1:45PM1.73m
2:15AM1.61m
Low Tide
3:05AM0.23m
3:28PM0.25m
3:52AM0.23m
4:20PM0.25m
4:42AM0.24m
5:13PM0.25m
5:34AM0.23m
6:09PM0.23m
6:29AM0.21m
7:08PM0.21m
7:26AM0.19m
8:07PM0.18m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
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cloud
cloud
rain showers
cloud
light rain
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6:30
6:28
6:26
6:26
6:24
6:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:45
5:46
5:47
5:49
5:50
5:51
 mm
3
3
2
Temp °C
9
15
17
13
17
18
15
17
18
15
14
15
12
15
16
16
14
13
11
Feels °C
6
13
15
10
15
15
11
12
13
11
11
12
8
11
12
13
12
10
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.

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