Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Issued: 11 pm 26 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
13.3° C

1.4°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 26 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 30 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period, S swell with 2,388 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s 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 (Jun 30) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 9s. 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 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 30th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 15s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 30th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 15s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 30th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Fri night, fresh winds from the S by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon night, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Fri
3
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
2
2
4
3
2
3
3
1
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
ESE
11
2.3
ESE
11
2.1
ESE
10
2.5
ESE
10
1.3
S
17
1.4
S
16
2.5
S
7
1.6
ESE
10
1.6
ESE
10
1.4
S
18
2.1
S
16
1.9
S
16
1.7
S
15
1.4
S
14
1.3
S
13
1.5
ESE
10
1.2
ESE
11
0.8
S
14
0.9
ESE
10
1.1
ESE
11
1.1
ESE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1374
1121
867
1225
975
979
684
544
512
1183
2274
1742
1262
768
572
450
338
270
169
303
343
Wind (km/h)
5
S
10
WSW
15
SSW
20
SE
20
SSE
20
S
35
S
20
S
30
S
25
SSE
15
SSE
10
SSE
5
NE
0
NW
10
E
5
NNW
5
NNW
10
ENE
10
N
10
NNE
15
NE
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
glassy
glassy
cross
off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:28AM1.53m
3:57PM1.62m
4:15AM1.53m
4:43PM1.62m
4:59AM1.52m
5:28PM1.62m
5:43AM1.50m
6:12PM1.61m
6:28AM1.48m
6:54PM1.60m
7:14AM1.47m
7:35PM1.59m
7:59AM1.46m
Low Tide
9:26PM0.47m
9:40AM0.48m
10:13PM0.50m
10:30AM0.50m
10:58PM0.51m
11:16AM0.49m
11:42PM0.50m
11:58AM0.47m
00:27AM0.47m
12:37PM0.44m
1:11AM0.43m
1:17PM0.41m
1:54AM0.39m
1:58PM0.39m
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clear
clear
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clear
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7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
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4:53
4:54
4:54
4:55
4:55
4:55
4:57
 mm
1
5
2
3
4
2
2
2
Temp °C
13
14
14
14
14
13
12
12
12
12
11
12
9
11
11
9
11
11
10
12
13
Feels °C
11
12
12
11
11
10
6
8
6
6
8
9
7
10
8
6
8
8
7
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
ESE
11
2.3
ESE
11
2.1
ESE
10
2.5
ESE
10
2.2
ESE
10
2
ESE
10
1.6
E
10
1.6
ESE
10
1.6
ESE
10
1.7
ESE
9
2.1
S
16
1.9
S
16
1.7
S
15
1.4
S
14
1.4
ESE
10
1.5
ESE
10
1.2
ESE
11
1.1
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
10
1.1
ESE
11
1.1
ESE
12
Energy kJ
1374
1121
867
1225
917
757
551
544
512
485
2274
1742
1262
768
402
450
337
270
169
303
343
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
S
11
1.3
S
10
1.1
S
9
1.3
S
17
1.3
S
17
1.4
S
16
0.7
S
12
0.3
S
18
1.4
S
18
1.8
ESE
10
1.8
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
10
1.3
S
13
1.1
S
12
0.9
S
14
0.8
S
14
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
13
Energy kJ
617
332
207
986
975
979
144
54
1183
587
531
462
334
572
347
338
246
132
127
79
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
18
0.8
S
18
0.8
SSW
8
0.9
SSW
8
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
10
1.1
S
7
0.7
S
20
0.5
S
16
0.8
S
10
0.6
S
9
0.6
E
12
0.4
SSE
8
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
55
411
87
99
25
8
123
377
127
123
59
110
22
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
7
2.5
S
7
1.7
S
7
1.7
S
7
1.6
S
7
0.8
SSE
7
Energy kJ
73
684
270
255
250
63
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
3
1
1
3
2
2
2
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
4
1
1
4
11
135
135
82
158
91
11
4
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
3
2
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
6
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
5
4
7
5
6
6
7
6
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
7
5
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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