Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
12.2° 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 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, S swell with 10,524 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period with E 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 15) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. 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 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 15th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 15th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 9AM (Wed 19th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Tue morning).

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Period (s)
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SE
10
1.2
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9
1
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9
0.8
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SE
7
0.8
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7
1.7
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7
1.8
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8
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8
0.9
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8
3
SSW
7
4
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9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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242
155
82
29
28
59
320
417
372
114
904
2678
3248
2736
2423
1729
820
3118
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Wind (km/h)
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NE
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20
NNE
20
NE
25
NE
15
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ESE
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SSW
45
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40
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30
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45
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35
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-on
cross-on
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High Tide
4:56PM1.86m
5:26AM1.71m
5:54PM1.87m
6:24AM1.72m
6:49PM1.87m
7:19AM1.73m
7:41PM1.84m
8:11AM1.75m
8:31PM1.81m
9:00AM1.76m
9:21PM1.76m
9:46AM1.75m
10:10PM1.71m
Low Tide
11:18PM0.11m
11:39AM0.06m
00:16AM0.09m
12:32PM0.05m
1:11AM0.09m
1:24PM0.08m
2:02AM0.11m
2:17PM0.13m
2:51AM0.16m
3:09PM0.20m
3:39AM0.22m
4:01PM0.28m
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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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