Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
12.1° C
1.8° 

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 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, S swell with 1,797 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period with SSE 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 10th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 11th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 17th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Fri night, light winds from the SSW by Sat night).

Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
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(10 max)
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0
0
1
0
1
0
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1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
12
1.7
SSW
8
1.5
S
8
0.9
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
8
0.8
SE
8
1.3
SE
10
1.1
SE
9
1
SE
9
0.9
SE
8
0.8
SE
8
2
E
7
2.2
ESE
8
2.3
ESE
9
2.2
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
9
1.8
ESE
9
1.8
ESE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
173
131
131
335
317
161
193
71
309
206
155
98
93
396
555
795
673
404
520
561
566
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
10
S
15
WSW
20
SW
15
SW
5
NW
15
NE
25
NE
20
NNE
15
NNE
25
NE
20
NE
30
ENE
30
ENE
35
E
30
ENE
15
ENE
15
SSW
45
SW
55
SW
45
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
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cross
cross-on
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:59PM1.81m
3:29AM1.69m
3:57PM1.84m
4:28AM1.70m
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
Low Tide
9:21PM0.19m
9:43AM0.16m
10:20PM0.15m
10:43AM0.10m
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
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7:01
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6:58
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6:54
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5:25
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 mm
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7
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Temp °C
15
15
13
11
11
10
12
13
10
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14
13
13
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14
15
14
13
11
9
8
Feels °C
12
12
11
7
8
9
8
8
5
10
9
10
8
9
9
14
12
11
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.

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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