Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 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, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, S swell with 4,284 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 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Tue 1st Sep)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Best Surf 6PM (Tue 1st Sep)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful12PM (Wed 2nd Sep)8ft (2.5m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what we've got on the cards for Rolling Stones. This is a solid reef break setup, and it's going to be a tale of two halves over the next couple of weeks.

First up, the water is sitting at 54° which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. If you're heading out, a decent wetsuit is the call.

We've got a bit of a slow start. The first real standout is shaping up for Wednesday the 2nd of September. Wednesday morning is looking like a gem. Offshore winds from the NNW, light breeze, and a solid 8ft S swell rolling in. The energy is pumping with a combined energy reading of 3267, so there's plenty of power in the water. The wave period is a healthy 14 seconds, so these are proper groundswell lines. This is excellent for experienced surfers, so if you're confident, get out there. The offshore wind will keep it clean, and the reef will handle that long period swell nicely.

The following Wednesday morning, September 9th, has a bit of life with a 5ft S swell at 9 seconds and a clean cross-off breeze, but nothing that's going to blow your mind compared to the 2nd.

Now, hold on to your board shorts because the real beast is lurking. Look at Friday the 11th of September. Friday morning is showing a massive 13ft S swell with a combined energy of 3861. That's a lot of water moving around. The wind is a light cross-off from the ENE, keeping it clean. This is excellent for experts only. At over 8ft, this is strictly for the big wave crew; the rest of us will be watching from the cliff. The period is 10 seconds, so it's not a super long groundswell, but with that size, it's going to be a heavy day.

The week after that, from the 12th onwards, the swell drops off and the southerly winds turn onshore and choppy. It's a messy run of small surf, so take a break and check the forecast again later. There's a tiny window on the 15th of September, Tuesday afternoon, with a 5ft S swell at a very long 15 seconds and a clean cross-off breeze, but it's a long way out and the consistency might be a bit flaky.

So, for the best: hammer the Wednesday morning of the 2nd of September. If you're a big wave charger, the Friday morning of the 11th is your date with destiny. Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon night, calm by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 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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S
15
2.2
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3
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12
3
S
13
3.5
S
14
2.4
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14
2.5
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17
2.3
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11
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0.3
SSW
17
0.3
S
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
847
893
2777
3165
3964
2103
4137
2155
865
529
220
110
71
30
37
36
51
83
56
51
Wind (km/h)
30
WNW
30
SW
25
SW
10
WSW
10
NW
10
NNW
5
ENE
15
NW
15
NW
15
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20
NW
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25
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10
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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
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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5:45
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Temp °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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