Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Issued: 5 am 11 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
14.8° 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 10 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, S swell with 3,791 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period with SSE 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 11) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 17s. 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 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 11th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 18th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 16s
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 18th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 17s

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 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
2
2
0
1
0
2
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
S
10
2
SSE
10
2
SSE
12
1.5
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
11
1.1
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
1
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.5
S
13
0.8
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.4
SSW
17
1.4
S
6
1
S
6
1
S
9
0.6
S
14
1.9
S
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1090
742
1036
485
353
240
132
137
205
169
169
92
172
134
86
96
121
78
160
142
1886
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
15
SW
5
NW
5
NW
5
SSE
15
WSW
10
W
5
SSE
5
NW
10
N
10
NNE
15
NW
15
NW
10
WNW
15
NW
25
SSW
20
SSW
10
N
5
NW
5
SSE
5
NW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-on
off
glassy
glassy
glassy
High Tide
1:47PM1.61m
2:13AM1.67m
2:42PM1.71m
3:08AM1.73m
3:38PM1.81m
4:06AM1.77m
4:34PM1.89m
5:05AM1.81m
5:33PM1.96m
6:04AM1.83m
6:32PM2.00m
7:04AM1.84m
7:30PM2.00m
Low Tide
8:01PM0.36m
8:25AM0.30m
8:59PM0.33m
9:20AM0.28m
9:58PM0.28m
10:20AM0.25m
10:56PM0.22m
11:20AM0.20m
11:55PM0.16m
12:17PM0.14m
00:55AM0.11m
1:13PM0.08m
1:54AM0.07m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:26
7:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
 mm
1
1
1
Temp °C
10
10
8
11
11
9
12
13
11
17
18
12
17
18
14
12
12
10
11
11
10
Feels °C
7
7
7
10
9
6
10
12
8
14
15
8
14
15
11
8
8
9
9
9
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
S
10
2
SSE
10
2
SSE
12
1.5
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
11
1.1
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
1
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
9
0.8
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.3
SSW
14
1
S
6
1
S
9
0.8
S
9
1.9
S
16
Energy kJ
1090
742
1036
485
353
240
132
137
205
169
169
92
172
134
86
52
36
75
160
103
1886
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
15
1.1
SSE
13
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
15
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
16
0.3
SSE
14
0.3
SSE
13
0.4
S
19
0.3
S
18
0.4
S
17
0.5
S
13
0.3
SE
13
0.3
SE
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.4
SSW
17
0.1
SE
13
0.6
S
10
0.3
S
15
0.6
S
14
0.3
ESE
12
Energy kJ
172
458
46
40
25
19
36
32
112
56
92
89
28
26
13
96
7
78
39
142
29
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
15
0.2
S
18
0.4
SSW
10
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
14
0.1
SE
11
0.1
S
14
0.2
S
21
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
13
0.2
NNE
3
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
S
16
0.3
SE
10
0.2
S
15
0.1
SE
14
0.1
E
10
0.1
SE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.3
SE
12
Energy kJ
207
25
42
8
4
5
4
35
3
7
1
18
20
15
17
7
2
6
13
21
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
2
0.4
NW
3
0.5
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.5
NW
3
1.4
S
6
Energy kJ
710
1
3
5
3
5
121
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
Distance (km)
7
1
0
0
0
1
0
4
0
0
0
7
0
0
0
41
95
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
5
4
5
1
7
8
8
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
7
6
6
8
7
5
5
5
5
5
9
5
5
5
5
5
7
8
8
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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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