Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
12.6° C
1.3° 

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 30 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, S swell with 7,059 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. 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 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 2nd Aug)7ft (2.2m) 11s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 6th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 4th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at Rolling Stones, a reef break that takes a south swell. We’ve got a bit of a wait for the good stuff, but it’s on the way.

The water's sitting at 55°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a good wetsuit.

The first few days are a write-off – Friday 31 July and Saturday 1 August are a mess with strong onshore winds and lumpy conditions. Not worth paddling out. Sunday 2 August is only marginal, with a 10ft south swell but cross-shore winds and a bit of chop. You could get a wave, but it’s not firing.

Then Monday 3 August sees a drop in size to 5ft, but the wind turns cross-offshore and clean. It’s a small one, but those waves will be clean and rideable. The combined energy is moderate (494). A good option for a fun session if you’re keen.

The real standout, though, is Thursday 6 August. The morning is looking magic – 7ft of south swell (12-second period), cross-offshore wind from the west, and the energy is solid (1390). The words are “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is a proper reef break, and that long period (12 seconds) means it’ll have shape and power. Crowds are possible here sometimes, so get in early. This is the best on offer.

Friday 7 August morning is also tempting – glassy, 4ft swell from the SSE, with zero wind. That’s a clean, small-wave day for the log or a mid-length. Combined energy is light (361).

After that, we get a run of smaller, cleaner days from Saturday 8 August through Sunday 9 August, with cross-offshore winds and waves between 2ft and 4ft. The swell period is long (13-15 seconds), so there’s still some grunt despite the size. The energy is low (297-470). These are picky, but if you’re patient, there’ll be a few good ones.

The second week gets messy again. Monday 10 August through Wednesday 13 August sees a lot of onshore wind and lumpy surf, with a few marginal windows. The swell swings easterly from the 12th, which isn’t ideal for this spot’s optimum south direction.

The best long-range promise is Friday 14 August morning. Glassy conditions, 6ft easterly swell (11 seconds), and a moderate energy (781). The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” It’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it – it could be a cracker.

So, in short: Thursday 6 August morning is the one to circle. Friday 14 August morning is a promising long shot. The rest is either small and clean or blown out.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon night, light winds from the W by Wed night).

Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
3
2
1
3
0
3
0
0
0
3
4
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
11
0.8
ESE
11
0.7
ESE
11
3
SSW
9
4
S
11
3.5
S
13
3
S
12
2.3
S
11
1.8
S
11
1.5
S
10
1.3
S
10
1.6
SSW
12
2.5
S
14
4
S
15
3.5
S
14
2.5
S
14
3
S
14
2.5
S
12
2.2
S
12
1.9
S
11
1.6
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
190
154
103
1374
3725
3785
2143
1265
748
458
327
774
3009
7059
4432
2565
3663
2041
1347
898
606
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
15
NW
25
W
35
SW
40
SSW
30
SW
15
WSW
5
WSW
10
NNW
15
WNW
15
WSW
25
W
35
SSW
20
SW
40
SW
30
SW
20
SW
10
WSW
15
W
10
S
10
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
off
High Tide
7:06PM1.57m
7:30AM1.47m
7:50PM1.58m
8:14AM1.51m
8:34PM1.61m
8:57AM1.55m
9:19PM1.63m
9:39AM1.59m
10:04PM1.65m
10:22AM1.63m
10:51PM1.66m
11:10AM1.67m
11:41PM1.67m
Low Tide
12:47PM0.33m
1:23AM0.32m
1:30PM0.31m
2:07AM0.29m
2:15PM0.29m
2:50AM0.27m
3:02PM0.29m
3:34AM0.27m
3:49PM0.29m
4:19AM0.27m
4:38PM0.30m
5:05AM0.28m
5:29PM0.31m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:09
7:07
7:07
7:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:16
5:17
5:19
5:20
5:21
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5:22
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Temp °C
15
15
11
8
9
9
9
10
9
14
15
12
9
9
9
8
9
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8
9
6
Feels °C
10
11
5
0
1
2
5
7
5
11
11
7
2
4
0
2
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3
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6
3
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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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