Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
12.6° C
1.4° 

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 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, S swell with 8,096 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period with SE 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 (Jul 29) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 29th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 29th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 4th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, surfers. Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for this stretch. We’ve got a real mixed bag coming our way, so let’s get into it.

The window opens up on Tuesday afternoon, July 28th, but honestly, it’s nothing to write home about. The water’s a bit colder than usual for this time of year, coming in at 55°F, which is a solid 3°F colder than normal – so you’ll want the thick rubber.

The real action, and the standout of the whole forecast, is Wednesday morning, July 29th. We’re looking at Rolling Stones with a clean 6ft of swell from the southeast, and the wind is dead glassy out of the NNW. That’s a recipe for perfection. The combined swell energy is humming at 1043, so there’s plenty of juice in the water. This is the one to target. Get on it early.

Wednesday afternoon holds at 6ft, but the wind shifts to a cross-offshore from the NE, keeping it pretty clean. Thursday morning, July 30th, is still a solid call with 5ft from the ESE and a clean offshore breeze from the NNW. The energy drops to 701, but it’s still a fun wave.

By Friday, July 31st, the swell backs right off to under 3ft, and the wind is cross-offshore. It’s rideable, but nothing special.

Then things get messy. From Saturday, August 1st, through to Monday, August 3rd, we’ve got a big pulse of swell coming in, but it’s all cross-onshore and blown out. Saturday sees 10ft to 12ft of choppy, lumpy swell with rotten wind. That’s expert territory, and even then, it’s not pretty. Sunday is more of the same with strong winds. This stretch is a write-off for paddle surfing – honestly, it looks more interesting for kite surfing than anything else.

Monday afternoon, August 3rd, brings a bit of relief. The swell drops to 6ft from the SSE, and the wind goes glassy again. The energy is 693, which is moderate. That’s a sneaky good session if you’re patient.

But hold on. The next true standout is much further out – Wednesday morning, August 5th. We’re looking at 10ft of south swell with a very long period of 13 seconds, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the west. The combined energy is a massive 2964 – that’s strong wave energy. This is a serious groundswell. For a reef break like Rolling Stones, that long period and solid size will set up some proper, powerful waves. This is for experienced surfers only; the size and energy make it too big for beginners. This is a promising call, but being that far out, keep an eye on it.

From there, the rest of the second week looks pretty average. The swell sticks around but is plagued by onshore winds and choppy conditions. There’s a glimmer on Wednesday morning, August 12th, with 5ft from the east, a period of 11 seconds, and glassy conditions. But the energy is low at 562.

Overall, the clear picks are Wednesday morning, July 29th, and Wednesday morning, August 5th. The first one is a lock; the second is a big, powerful promise for the experienced crew.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Mon morning).

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28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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SE
13
2
SE
13
1.8
SE
13
1.8
SE
12
1.7
ESE
12
1.4
ESE
12
1.3
ESE
11
1.1
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11
0.9
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11
0.8
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11
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11
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SSE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1730
1326
1003
933
802
518
408
302
190
151
91
1351
2700
3871
2331
1897
1333
799
622
771
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
10
SW
5
NW
15
NE
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
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15
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20
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35
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High Tide
4:53PM1.55m
5:09AM1.43m
5:37PM1.55m
5:56AM1.42m
6:22PM1.55m
6:43AM1.44m
7:06PM1.57m
7:30AM1.47m
7:50PM1.58m
8:14AM1.51m
8:34PM1.61m
8:57AM1.55m
9:19PM1.63m
Low Tide
11:08PM0.46m
11:24AM0.41m
11:53PM0.41m
12:05PM0.37m
00:38AM0.36m
12:47PM0.33m
1:23AM0.32m
1:30PM0.31m
2:07AM0.29m
2:15PM0.29m
2:50AM0.27m
3:02PM0.29m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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