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Rolling Stones surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 18 Sep 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rolling Stones this week:
The surf forecast for Rolling Stones over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 20) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rolling Stones in the next 12 days are 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 20) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 20) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 20th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 20th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 20th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rolling Stones over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu night, light winds from the SW by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
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 kJ (?) | 52 | 51 | 78 | 502 | 750 | 693 | 445 | 472 | 678 | 268 | 199 | 55 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 58 | 85 | 130 | 661 | 653 | 643 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:37PM 1.66 | 3:06AM 1.52 | 3:30PM 1.62 | 3:59AM 1.49 | 4:21PM 1.60 | 4:51AM 1.50 | 5:11PM 1.58 | 5:41AM 1.52 | 5:59PM 1.58 | 6:29AM 1.57 | 6:45PM 1.58 | 7:14AM 1.62 | 7:30PM 1.60 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:57PM 0.22 | 9:17AM 0.23 | 9:50PM 0.24 | 10:11AM 0.23 | 10:42PM 0.25 | 11:02AM 0.25 | 11:31PM 0.28 | 11:49AM 0.28 | 12:18AM 0.31 | 12:35PM 0.31 | 1:02AM 0.34 | 1:20PM 0.35 | 1:44AM 0.38 | ||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:06 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 3 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | 2 | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 19 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 13 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Gisborne and Mahia
Offshore wind has become cross-off at Wainui Beach - Stockroute (fresh winds from the NNW at Gisborne Airport 9 km from Wainui Beach - Stockroute). 0.6m 10s swell from the S with a 0.2m 5s windswell from the WSW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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 12 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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