Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Issued: 11 pm 17 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
14.3° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 17 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, S swell with 4,159 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Thursday (Jun 18) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Thu 18th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 23rd Jun)8ft (2.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 23rd Jun)8ft (2.5m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wed
24
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
1
4
3
4
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
3
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
11
1.5
S
14
0.9
S
14
0.9
S
15
1.4
S
17
2.4
S
17
1.8
S
16
1.3
S
13
1.1
S
12
0.8
S
12
0.6
S
15
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
11
1.7
S
18
2.5
S
17
2
S
16
1.5
S
14
1.2
S
13
1
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
332
820
311
381
1116
3364
1565
599
368
180
163
146
121
103
91
1884
3631
1938
832
470
282
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
15
NNE
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
WNW
5
ENE
15
NNW
10
NNW
5
E
15
NW
25
NW
15
SW
10
SW
15
SSE
10
SE
10
ENE
15
NNE
20
NE
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
N
Wind State
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
off
off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross
cross
on
on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:03AM1.82m
8:27PM1.97m
8:59AM1.79m
9:22PM1.91m
9:52AM1.75m
10:17PM1.84m
10:45AM1.69m
11:11PM1.75m
11:38AM1.64m
00:04AM1.68m
12:33PM1.60m
00:56AM1.61m
1:29PM1.59m
Low Tide
1:54AM0.07m
2:09PM0.05m
2:51AM0.05m
3:05PM0.05m
3:46AM0.06m
4:01PM0.08m
4:40AM0.09m
4:56PM0.14m
5:33AM0.14m
5:51PM0.22m
6:24AM0.21m
6:46PM0.31m
7:13AM0.29m
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
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7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:28
7:28
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4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
 mm
1
1
1
Temp °C
13
15
14
12
13
14
13
16
17
14
18
17
12
12
12
11
13
13
11
14
15
Feels °C
11
13
12
11
11
12
9
14
16
11
14
15
11
10
9
9
9
9
6
10
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
11
1.5
S
14
1.2
S
10
1.1
S
11
1.4
S
17
2.4
S
17
1.8
S
16
1.3
S
13
1.1
S
12
0.8
S
12
0.6
S
15
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
11
1.7
S
18
2.5
S
17
2
S
16
1.5
S
14
1.8
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
Energy kJ
332
820
290
279
1116
3364
1565
599
368
180
163
146
121
103
91
1884
3631
1938
832
404
266
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
14
1.1
S
8
0.9
S
14
0.9
S
15
0.9
S
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.5
ENE
10
0.5
ENE
10
0.5
E
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
8
0.4
S
5
0.4
S
5
0.1
SE
14
1.2
S
13
1
S
12
Energy kJ
134
149
311
381
188
49
79
58
56
45
28
16
14
7
7
7
470
282
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
12
0.2
NNE
10
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.3
NE
12
0.1
SE
18
0.1
SE
18
0.4
NE
5
0.4
NE
6
0.3
S
16
0.2
ESE
15
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
14
0.2
ENE
8
0.3
S
15
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
S
12
Energy kJ
5
10
5
5
21
13
12
8
9
47
21
8
8
6
39
241
214
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
5
0.5
NNE
3
0.4
NW
3
0.6
NNW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.1
NE
4
0.7
E
4
1.3
ENE
5
1.6
ENE
6
1.7
ENE
6
2.1
ENE
7
2.5
NE
8
Energy kJ
37
6
3
7
2
1
13
82
179
237
385
925
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
4
4
4
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
3
3
2
Distance (km)
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
33
1
1
4
4
1
1
1
3
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
3
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
4
6
4
4
4
4
2
4
1
4
6
6
6
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
6
6
6
4
7
5
9
4
9
9
8
6
6
5
5
5
5
9
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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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