Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Issued: 11 am 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
13.6° C

1.2°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 23 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 25 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, SSW swell with 5,053 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 25) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Thu 25th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Best Surf 9AM (Thu 25th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 26th Jun)15ft (4.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, strong winds from the S by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Fri night).

Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
S
16
1.9
S
15
1.3
S
13
1.1
S
12
1
S
13
0.7
S
13
0.5
S
14
1.7
E
9
3.5
S
9
4.5
S
10
4.5
SSW
11
3
SSW
11
2
S
10
2.2
SSW
10
2.1
ESE
10
1.6
ESE
10
2.2
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
15
2.5
S
8
2.5
S
8
2
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3103
1526
590
368
345
171
101
473
1769
3728
4770
2396
832
862
919
566
2224
1421
814
690
644
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
20
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
35
NE
40
NE
10
N
30
SSW
35
SSW
45
SSW
55
SW
45
WSW
30
S
30
SSW
20
SW
35
SW
30
SSW
30
SSW
20
S
20
S
30
S
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
12:33PM1.60m
00:56AM1.61m
1:29PM1.59m
1:47AM1.57m
2:22PM1.60m
2:38AM1.54m
3:11PM1.61m
3:28AM1.53m
3:57PM1.62m
4:15AM1.53m
4:43PM1.62m
4:59AM1.52m
5:28PM1.62m
Low Tide
6:46PM0.31m
7:13AM0.29m
7:41PM0.38m
8:01AM0.37m
8:35PM0.43m
8:50AM0.44m
9:26PM0.47m
9:40AM0.48m
10:13PM0.50m
10:30AM0.50m
10:58PM0.51m
11:16AM0.49m
11:42PM0.50m
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7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
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4:52
4:52
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:54
4:54
 mm
5
6
24
3
4
3
3
3
4
3
3
1
2
2
4
Temp °C
13
13
13
15
15
14
15
12
12
11
10
13
14
12
12
12
12
11
12
12
12
Feels °C
9
9
9
9
9
7
14
7
6
3
0
11
10
6
7
7
7
5
8
8
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
S
16
1.9
S
15
1.3
S
13
1.1
S
12
1
S
13
0.7
S
13
2
ENE
9
1.7
E
9
1.4
E
9
1.4
E
10
1.4
E
10
3
SSW
11
2
S
10
1.8
ESE
11
2.1
ESE
10
1.6
ESE
10
1.6
ESE
11
1.6
ESE
10
1.6
ESE
10
1.8
ESE
10
2
ESE
9
Energy kJ
3103
1526
590
368
345
171
603
473
325
384
369
2396
832
763
919
566
599
588
533
612
644
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
12
0.5
S
14
1.7
E
11
1.9
ESE
10
0.6
S
18
1.2
S
9
1
S
15
1.2
S
15
1.1
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
S
17
Energy kJ
3
101
720
815
242
225
434
644
492
229
131
145
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
22
1.1
S
16
0.4
SSW
11
Energy kJ
9
651
42
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
4
1.1
NE
5
1.3
NE
6
1.9
NE
7
3
ENE
8
2.5
NE
9
1.5
SSW
5
3.5
S
9
4.5
S
10
4.5
SSW
11
2.2
SSW
10
1.4
SSW
8
2.2
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
15
2.5
S
8
2.5
S
8
1.6
S
7
Energy kJ
10
51
111
296
1258
1134
96
1769
3728
4770
862
243
2224
1421
814
690
276
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
2
1
3
1
3
3
1
1
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
4
Distance (km)
1
1
1
3
55
283
0
81
88
131
131
103
41
12
7
93
93
93
82
158
162
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
2
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
4
4
3
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
9
8
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
7
7
9
6
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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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