Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 21 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
14.1°C
0.6° 

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 21 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 22 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, S swell with 820 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 21 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s 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 21) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. 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 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 21st Oct)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 22nd Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 22nd Oct)5ft (1.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
3
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
1
3
2
2
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
S
14
1.2
S
12
1
S
11
1.5
S
14
1.3
S
13
1
S
10
1
S
10
0.9
S
10
1
S
9
1.2
S
14
1.4
S
13
1.1
S
11
1
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
18
0.6
S
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
11
0.2
S
14
0.3
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
779
400
233
820
555
202
184
143
173
569
660
282
200
125
304
168
67
44
22
16
25
Wind (km/h)
0
SSW
15
E
5
NW
5
ENE
20
ENE
10
WSW
15
WSW
15
S
10
N
5
NNE
15
NE
15
NW
5
W
20
ENE
10
WNW
10
W
15
NE
20
NW
20
WNW
25
WNW
10
S
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
2:20PM1.44m
2:41AM1.36m
3:07PM1.45m
3:32AM1.39m
3:55PM1.49m
4:22AM1.46m
4:45PM1.55m
5:12AM1.55m
5:37PM1.62m
6:03AM1.64m
6:28PM1.69m
6:54AM1.74m
7:20PM1.74m
Low Tide
8:35PM0.37m
8:50AM0.42m
9:21PM0.35m
9:43AM0.39m
10:08PM0.33m
10:35AM0.35m
10:58PM0.31m
11:27AM0.31m
11:51PM0.29m
12:17PM0.28m
00:43AM0.26m
1:08PM0.24m
1:34AM0.23m
clear
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Temp °C
17
17
14
19
20
14
16
16
15
24
26
20
21
21
16
23
22
19
20
20
14
Feels °C
15
14
12
16
17
13
13
13
13
21
23
18
18
17
14
21
19
14
15
16
12
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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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