Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Issued: 11 am 12 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
14.5° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, S swell with 1,750 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Friday (Jun 12) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. 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 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Fri 12th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 9AM (Thu 18th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 18th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
1
0
2
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
2
0
3
4
3
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
10
1
S
9
1
SSE
9
1
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
10
0.7
S
12
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.4
SSW
16
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
1.1
SSW
10
1
S
14
1.4
S
15
1.9
S
16
1.8
S
16
1.5
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
485
353
166
162
166
205
173
169
120
139
163
114
84
68
55
281
411
823
1723
1546
674
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
5
SSW
15
SW
10
W
5
SE
10
N
10
NNW
10
NNW
15
NW
20
NW
20
WNW
15
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
20
WNW
10
WNW
20
SSW
5
SW
5
NW
5
E
10
WSW
Wind State
off
glassy
cross
cross-off
on
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
2:42PM1.71m
3:08AM1.73m
3:38PM1.81m
4:06AM1.77m
4:34PM1.89m
5:05AM1.81m
5:33PM1.96m
6:04AM1.83m
6:32PM2.00m
7:04AM1.84m
7:30PM2.00m
8:03AM1.82m
8:27PM1.97m
Low Tide
8:59PM0.33m
9:20AM0.28m
9:58PM0.28m
10:20AM0.25m
10:56PM0.22m
11:20AM0.20m
11:55PM0.16m
12:17PM0.14m
00:55AM0.11m
1:13PM0.08m
1:54AM0.07m
2:09PM0.05m
2:51AM0.05m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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rain showers
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part cloud
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part cloud
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7:24
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:26
7:26
7:26
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4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
 mm
1
1
Temp °C
11
11
10
13
13
14
17
18
15
17
17
14
15
14
11
14
14
11
13
13
12
Feels °C
9
9
7
12
11
11
15
16
11
14
13
11
12
11
7
10
10
9
12
11
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
10
1
S
9
1
SSE
9
1
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
10
0.7
S
12
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.9
S
10
1
S
14
1.4
S
15
1.9
S
16
1.8
S
16
1.5
S
12
Energy kJ
485
353
166
162
166
205
173
169
120
139
163
114
72
68
55
164
411
823
1723
1546
628
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
15
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
16
0.3
SSE
14
0.3
SSE
13
0.4
S
19
0.3
S
17
0.3
S
17
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
13
0.2
S
15
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
S
6
0.5
S
15
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
NNE
7
0.4
NE
6
1.2
S
15
Energy kJ
40
25
19
36
32
109
52
52
59
15
27
17
84
56
18
107
14
13
5
10
674
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
20
0.2
S
15
0.1
SE
11
0.1
S
14
0.2
S
13
0.1
SE
8
0.3
SE
13
0.1
SE
14
0.3
S
17
0.3
SE
14
0.1
NE
11
0.2
S
20
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
SE
12
0.2
S
19
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.2
ENE
11
Energy kJ
8
17
5
4
14
3
28
7
51
29
4
30
7
8
15
21
29
14
12
4
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
4
0.7
SSW
4
0.2
NNE
2
0.4
NW
3
0.6
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.5
NW
3
1.1
SSW
10
0.9
S
5
0.9
SSE
5
Energy kJ
20
17
1
2
9
2
6
281
40
32
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
3
Distance (km)
0
0
1
0
4
0
0
0
0
8
7
0
0
0
1
0
12
0
0
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
9
4
5
4
4
2
5
4
4
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
4
5
5
4
4
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
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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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