Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 28 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
16.0°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 27 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 31 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 31 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, S swell with 3,251 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 28 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Oct 28) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s 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 13s 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 28th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 31st Oct)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 31st Oct)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
1
Monday
2
Tuesday
3
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.1
S
9
1.1
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10
0.9
SSW
12
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
17
1.6
SW
6
0.7
S
16
0.8
S
14
3
SSW
7
3
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10
3
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13
2.5
S
12
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12
1.6
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12
1.1
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12
0.8
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.4
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
13
0.4
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
177
221
232
74
147
182
259
253
804
1507
3251
1797
1187
750
333
146
79
30
6
5
76
Wind (km/h)
0
NNE
20
ENE
25
WNW
30
WNW
20
W
25
WSW
30
WSW
5
WNW
40
SW
30
SW
20
SSW
5
N
10
N
20
N
15
NW
15
NNW
20
NNW
15
NW
10
NNW
20
NE
15
NNW
Wind State
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High Tide
8:13PM1.76m
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
Low Tide
2:02PM0.21m
2:25AM0.20m
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
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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11
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5
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17
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18
13
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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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