Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 29 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
16.1°C
1.1° 

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 28 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 31 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 31 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, S swell with 2,725 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 31 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s 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 Saturday (Oct 31) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 31) at 4PM. 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 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 31st Oct)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 31st Oct)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 31st Oct)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri night, light winds from the S by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
1
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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10
0.5
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17
1.5
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6
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16
0.8
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14
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12
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11
0.6
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0.2
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9
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13
0.2
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15
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
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13
0.5
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12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
74
147
164
255
253
708
1199
2725
1857
1151
726
316
141
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29
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17
64
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Wind (km/h)
30
WNW
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W
25
WSW
35
WSW
15
W
45
SW
25
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20
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5
NNE
10
NNW
20
N
15
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25
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10
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Wind State
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High Tide
8:39AM1.88m
9:08PM1.77m
9:31AM1.90m
10:04PM1.75m
10:25AM1.88m
11:00PM1.72m
11:22AM1.83m
11:55PM1.68m
12:22PM1.77m
00:51AM1.63m
1:21PM1.71m
1:48AM1.58m
2:17PM1.67m
2:47AM1.55m
Low Tide
2:58PM0.18m
3:17AM0.17m
3:55PM0.15m
4:12AM0.14m
4:51PM0.12m
5:09AM0.12m
5:48PM0.10m
6:06AM0.11m
6:45PM0.09m
7:03AM0.11m
7:42PM0.10m
8:00AM0.14m
8:36PM0.13m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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