Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
12.7° C
1.2° 

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 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 12s period, S swell with 7,976 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 10s is also forecast. 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 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 7th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf12PM (Fri 7th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 5th Aug)18ft (5.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 4°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSE
11
1.5
S
12
3
S
14
4.5
S
13
5
S
12
5
S
12
4
S
12
3.5
S
12
2.5
S
11
1.8
S
11
1.6
SSE
10
1.8
SSE
10
1.5
S
16
2.1
S
14
1.9
S
12
1.6
S
12
1.4
S
11
1.2
S
11
1.2
S
10
1.1
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
303
657
4265
5868
6248
6919
5067
3210
1730
776
493
653
1092
1638
1100
722
475
326
296
245
Wind (km/h)
5
S
25
WSW
35
SSW
40
SSW
45
SW
40
SSW
35
SSW
30
SW
25
SW
20
SW
15
WNW
5
NNW
10
E
10
NW
15
NW
15
WNW
20
NNW
10
WNW
10
SSE
10
SW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
on
cross-on
High Tide
9:19PM1.63m
9:39AM1.59m
10:04PM1.65m
10:22AM1.63m
10:51PM1.66m
11:10AM1.67m
11:41PM1.67m
12:04PM1.70m
00:33AM1.67m
1:01PM1.74m
1:29AM1.67m
2:00PM1.77m
2:29AM1.68m
Low Tide
3:02PM0.29m
3:34AM0.27m
3:49PM0.29m
4:19AM0.27m
4:38PM0.30m
5:05AM0.28m
5:29PM0.31m
5:54AM0.28m
6:23PM0.31m
6:46AM0.27m
7:22PM0.29m
7:41AM0.25m
8:22PM0.24m
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5:20
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Temp °C
15
12
7
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Feels °C
12
8
0
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-3
-2
0
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4
4
7
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10
7
12
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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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