Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
12.3° C
1.6° 

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 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, S swell with 1,866 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rolling Stones in the next 16 days are 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 8th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 8th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 8th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break it down.

We’re looking at one spot for this 16-day stretch: Rolling Stones. It’s a reef break, advanced only. It’s fairly consistent, but you might see a few other heads out there sometimes.

The water’s running at 54°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year – about 3° under the mark. You’ll want a good wetsuit.

The first real surfable window opens on Friday, August 7th, but it’s a mixed bag. There’s a solid 7ft south swell with a very long 15-second period, packing a punch with combined energy of 2388 (moderate energy). But the wind is a cross-on from the ESE, so it’s a bit sloppy. Not the best.

The absolute standout is Saturday morning, August 8th. That’s the one. The swell drops slightly to 7ft from the south, with a 12-second period. The energy is still strong at 1289 (moderate). But the real story is the wind: a clean, glassy offshore from the NW. That’s going to make this reef fire. It’s the best session of the whole forecast.

Saturday afternoon the wind goes cross-shore, so it won’t be as clean. Sunday, August 9th, has a morning cross-off wind with a 4ft south swell, and the afternoon goes offshore with a 3ft swell, but the energy is low.

The first week drops off into tiny, poor conditions from the 10th through the 15th. There’s a gap of about five days of nothing worth paddling for.

Then, on Saturday, August 15th, a new pulse shows up. The afternoon brings a 5ft easterly swell with a 9-second period, but the wind is a clean offshore from the NW. Energy is moderate (385). It’s a decent option.

Sunday, August 16th, is another good one. The afternoon goes glassy with a west wind, and a 6ft south-southwest swell with a short 6-second period. The combined energy is 434 (moderate). The glassy conditions will make it fun.

The second week gets ugly. Monday, August 17th, is marginal, and then from Tuesday, August 18th, through Wednesday, August 19th, we’re looking at a big, angry swell. The swell hits 12ft from the south, with a very long 15-second period, and the energy is massive (4954 on the 18th, strong to very strong). But the wind is a fresh to strong cross-on from the SSW, making it a total mess. This is big, raw, and unsurfable for a paddle. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The swell peaks on Thursday, August 20th, with a 13ft south swell in the morning and 15ft in the afternoon. The energy is enormous (4942 and 6580 – very strong). The morning has a clean cross-off wind, but the swell is over 8ft, so it’s strictly for experts only. The afternoon is a cross-on mess.

The period finishes with cleaner, smaller swell on the 21st and 22nd, but the wind is mostly cross or onshore, and the energy is dropping.

So, to sum it up: Saturday morning, August 8th, is the one to circle. Sunday, August 16th, is a solid second pick for a glassy session. The rest is either too small, too windy, or too big and messy.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 5°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Sunday
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S
15
2.3
S
13
2
S
12
1.8
S
12
1.5
S
11
1.3
S
11
0.9
S
13
1.2
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12
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
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12
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12
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12
0.9
SSE
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0.6
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0.5
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9
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10
0.5
S
10
0.7
ESE
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0.4
SSE
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1860
1866
1233
911
553
388
289
397
170
173
175
269
301
167
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56
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52
55
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
5
NNW
5
NW
10
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15
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15
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15
NW
20
WNW
10
SSE
10
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15
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High Tide
00:33AM1.67m
1:01PM1.74m
1:29AM1.67m
2:00PM1.77m
2:29AM1.68m
2:59PM1.81m
3:29AM1.69m
3:57PM1.84m
4:28AM1.70m
4:56PM1.86m
5:26AM1.71m
5:54PM1.87m
Low Tide
6:23PM0.31m
6:46AM0.27m
7:22PM0.29m
7:41AM0.25m
8:22PM0.24m
8:41AM0.22m
9:21PM0.19m
9:43AM0.16m
10:20PM0.15m
10:43AM0.10m
11:18PM0.11m
11:39AM0.06m
00:16AM0.09m
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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.

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