Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 14 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
14.8°C
0.5° 

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 13 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 16 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 12s period, S swell with 9,176 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s 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 Monday (Oct 19) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. 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 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Oct 16) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 19th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 19th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 16th Oct)18ft (5.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Fri night, light winds from the WSW by Mon morning).

Wednesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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2406
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
9:01AM1.76m
9:23PM1.66m
9:44AM1.75m
10:09PM1.64m
10:26AM1.70m
10:53PM1.59m
11:10AM1.64m
11:36PM1.53m
11:56AM1.57m
00:19AM1.46m
12:44PM1.51m
1:03AM1.39m
1:32PM1.46m
1:51AM1.36m
Low Tide
3:16PM0.38m
3:33AM0.42m
4:02PM0.41m
4:17AM0.45m
4:47PM0.42m
5:01AM0.46m
5:33PM0.43m
5:45AM0.46m
6:18PM0.43m
6:29AM0.46m
7:04PM0.42m
7:13AM0.45m
7:50PM0.40m
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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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