Surf Forecasts:
Rolling Stones surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, S swell with 4,594 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s 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 (Aug 26) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 9AM. 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 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rolling Stones over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun morning, strong winds from the S by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 15 | S 18 | S 16 | SSW 16 | S 18 | S 17 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 6 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
294 | 218 | 492 | 535 | 443 | 1970 | 2781 | 1860 | 888 | 534 | 350 | 169 | 205 | 119 | 78 | 34 | 200 | 4594 | 4061 | 1476 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:28PM1.49m | 3:46AM1.38m | 4:13PM1.49m | 4:33AM1.38m | 4:59PM1.50m | 5:22AM1.41m | 5:47PM1.53m | 6:11AM1.46m | 6:33PM1.57m | 6:58AM1.52m | 7:20PM1.62m | 7:44AM1.59m | 8:05PM1.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:43PM0.43m | 10:00AM0.41m | 10:29PM0.39m | 10:48AM0.36m | 11:15PM0.34m | 11:32AM0.32m | 00:03AM0.30m | 12:17PM0.28m | 00:49AM0.26m | 1:02PM0.25m | 1:35AM0.24m | 1:48PM0.24m | 2:20AM0.23m | |||||||
— | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Feels °C | 14 | 9 | 14 | 16 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 18 | S 16 | SSW 16 | S 18 | S 17 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | S 15 |
294 | 143 | 492 | 535 | 443 | 1970 | 2781 | 1860 | 888 | 534 | 350 | 169 | 205 | 119 | 51 | 28 | 53 | 19 | 25 | 545 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 15 | SSW 10 | SE 13 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 16 | SE 12 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SSE 14 | SE 12 | S 14 | S 10 | SSW 9 | SE 12 | — | NE 8 | ENE 10 |
97 | 218 | 98 | 26 | 23 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 63 | 24 | 37 | 78 | 29 | 5 | — | 18 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 13 | NE 10 | E 10 | — | ESE 11 | — | SE 15 | — | — | SE 13 | S 15 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 10 | S 16 | — | — | — |
26 | 25 | 43 | 4 | 2 | — | 12 | — | 9 | — | — | 27 | 18 | 6 | 5 | 34 | 21 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 3 | — | WNW 3 | S 6 | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | SSW 6 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
— | — | 2 | — | 3 | 66 | — | 20 | 34 | 54 | 25 | 18 | 18 | 60 | 2 | 4 | 200 | 4594 | 4061 | 1476 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 75 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 99 | 131 | 162 | 78 |
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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.











