Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 15 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
15.1°C
0.7° 

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 14 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 17 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 12s period, S swell with 7,869 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 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 Monday (Oct 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. 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 Saturday (Oct 17) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 19th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 20th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 17th Oct)18ft (5.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Fri morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
1
SSW
6
2.3
SSW
6
4.5
S
11
5.5
S
12
4.5
SSE
12
4
SSE
11
3
S
10
2.3
S
9
1.9
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9
1.8
S
13
1.6
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13
1.6
S
13
1.7
S
14
1.8
S
14
1.7
S
16
1.6
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16
1.5
S
16
1.5
S
14
1.4
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
40
40
60
381
4688
7869
6004
3625
1906
791
537
1077
852
861
1130
1207
1492
1355
1078
856
623
Wind (km/h)
20
N
25
NNE
15
NW
50
SSW
45
SSW
45
S
40
S
35
SSW
35
SSW
25
SW
20
SSW
10
WNW
5
NW
15
ENE
10
SW
10
SW
20
E
20
NW
15
SW
30
S
15
SW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
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High Tide
10:09PM1.64m
10:26AM1.70m
10:53PM1.59m
11:10AM1.64m
11:36PM1.53m
11:56AM1.57m
00:19AM1.46m
12:44PM1.51m
1:03AM1.39m
1:32PM1.46m
1:51AM1.36m
2:20PM1.44m
2:41AM1.36m
Low Tide
4:02PM0.41m
4:17AM0.45m
4:47PM0.42m
5:01AM0.46m
5:33PM0.43m
5:45AM0.46m
6:18PM0.43m
6:29AM0.46m
7:04PM0.42m
7:13AM0.45m
7:50PM0.40m
7:59AM0.44m
8:35PM0.37m
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Temp °C
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17
11
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Feels °C
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12
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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