Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
12.2°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 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, SSW swell with 5,934 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s 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 (Sep 01) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period. 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 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) 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 1.0m 7s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Tue 1st Sep)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 1st Sep)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 7th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk Rolling Stones. This is a reef break for the experienced crew, plain and simple. Water temp is 54°F—a bit colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want a thick suit.

The first real action comes Wednesday morning, 2nd September. Clean conditions with a light cross-offshore breeze from the northwest, and a solid 8ft south swell running at 14 seconds. That’s long period groundswell, so the waves will have real shape and power, but longer lulls between sets. Combined energy is strong at 2958. This is a standout for experts.

Wednesday afternoon is even better: swell bumps to 8ft from the south at 17 seconds—very long period—and the wind goes near glassy out of the north-northeast. The water is dead clean, combined energy hits 4185. This is the best of the whole forecast. But with that size and power at a reef, it’s strictly for the skilled. Crowds are possible, so expect company.

Thursday morning, 3rd September, drops to 5ft south swell, still clean with a cross-off wind, but energy is down to 867. Rideable, but not a standout.

Friday morning, 4th September, is small—2ft south swell with a clean offshore wind, but only 114 combined energy. Not worth the paddle.

Then there’s a long dry spell from Saturday 5th September through to Monday 14th September. Most days are tiny, short period, or messy. Sunday 13th September morning has a 4ft southeast swell with clean offshore wind, but it’s nothing special.

The second week offers a promising window on Tuesday 15th September. Morning shows 8ft south swell at 16 seconds, clean cross-off wind, combined energy 3057. Afternoon holds 8ft south swell, still 16 seconds, clean cross-off from the east-northeast, energy 3201. That’s another strong session for advanced surfers, but it’s far out so keep an eye on updates.

Bottom line: Wednesday 2nd September afternoon is the real standout. Tuesday 15th September is a solid backup, but less certain this far out.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Mon night, calm by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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847
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3104
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3728
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4185
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224
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128
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Wind (km/h)
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25
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High Tide
8:05PM1.66m
8:29AM1.65m
8:52PM1.69m
9:13AM1.70m
9:40PM1.69m
9:59AM1.73m
10:30PM1.68m
10:50AM1.74m
11:22PM1.67m
11:46AM1.74m
00:17AM1.65m
12:46PM1.73m
1:15AM1.63m
Low Tide
1:48PM0.24m
2:20AM0.23m
2:37PM0.24m
3:05AM0.23m
3:28PM0.25m
3:52AM0.23m
4:20PM0.25m
4:42AM0.24m
5:13PM0.25m
5:34AM0.23m
6:09PM0.23m
6:29AM0.21m
7:08PM0.21m
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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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