Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 05 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
14.0°C
0.2° 

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 4 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 11 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 5 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, S swell with 543 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 6 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Oct 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 05) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 6th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 11th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 5th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
5
Tuesday
6
Wednesday
7
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
10
Sunday
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(10 max)
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.5
S
11
1.4
SSE
11
1.1
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10
0.9
S
10
0.7
S
9
0.5
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9
0.4
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12
0.5
S
11
0.3
S
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
4
0.8
SSW
5
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
S
16
0.8
S
15
0.8
S
13
0.8
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13
0.7
S
11
0.4
SSW
17
1.4
ENE
5
0.3
S
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
563
478
245
151
81
41
45
61
47
45
22
28
329
432
283
225
202
123
97
111
45
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
20
ENE
15
NNE
10
NNE
30
NE
15
N
10
NE
15
ENE
5
WSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
20
SW
20
SSW
10
SSE
15
E
15
E
20
E
15
NNE
15
NE
25
ENE
20
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-off
High Tide
1:34PM1.71m
2:02AM1.59m
2:32PM1.69m
3:01AM1.56m
3:28PM1.67m
4:00AM1.55m
4:23PM1.66m
4:56AM1.57m
5:18PM1.65m
5:50AM1.61m
6:10PM1.65m
6:41AM1.66m
7:01PM1.65m
Low Tide
7:55PM0.14m
8:14AM0.15m
8:53PM0.13m
9:13AM0.15m
9:48PM0.14m
10:12AM0.16m
10:43PM0.16m
11:09AM0.18m
11:37PM0.20m
12:02PM0.22m
00:29AM0.25m
12:52PM0.26m
1:18AM0.30m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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14
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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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