Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 29 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
12.7° C
1.2° 

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 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, S swell with 7,909 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period with ESE 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rolling Stones in the next 16 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 3PM. 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 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 30th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 5th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 4th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Righto, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Rolling Stones. This is a solid reef break that needs a bit of respect—it’s for advanced surfers only. We’ve got a slow start, but once the swell and wind line up, there’s some absolute magic on the table.

The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing weird there.

The forecast kicks off on Thursday, 30 July with a clean, gentle offshore breeze from the north-northwest. Swell is coming in from the east-southeast at 5ft, with a period of 12 seconds—that’s a nice groundswell, giving you good shape and energy. The combined energy is moderate (693). This is a real standout: glassy, lined-up waves, not too big, perfect for an advanced crew. The only bummer is crowds are possible, so get out early.

Thursday afternoon holds similar but drops a touch in size to 4ft, wind still offshore from the north-northwest. Still clean, still good.

Friday, 31 July, the wind swings to the west-northwest and gets a bit stronger, turning cross-offshore. Swell drops to 3ft in the morning, 3ft in the afternoon. The energy drops off (240 and 191). It’s rideable but nothing to write home about.

Then we hit a rough patch. From Saturday, 1 August right through to the end of the first week, the wind is all over the shop—cross-onshore, cross-shore, lumpy, choppy. Swell jumps up to 10ft to 12ft, but the conditions are poor. Even with a big groundswell on Tuesday, 4 August (15ft at 14 seconds, combined energy 7909), the wind just ruins it. This is a time to stay home.

Monday, 3 August morning offers a brief glimmer: 5ft from the south with a gentle cross-offshore breeze from the northwest. Clean, good energy (557). A decent session, but not the best of the run.

The real standout comes on Thursday, 6 August morning. Glassy conditions—wind from the north-northwest at only 3 mph. Swell is 5ft from the south with a 12-second period, and combined energy is 1279. That’s a moderate, clean, lined-up groundswell. For an advanced reef, this is prime. Crowds are possible, so don’t sleep in.

Friday, 7 August morning also looks excellent: 8ft from the south-southeast, 11-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the north-northeast. Clean, strong energy (1793). This one’s for experienced surfers only—size and power are up. Afternoon gets bigger (10ft) but the period shortens to 8 seconds, so less shape.

Saturday, 8 August is messy with rain and onshore winds, and from Sunday, 9 August through Monday, 10 August, the swell absolutely blows up—up to 20ft with combined energy over 10,000. That’s way too big for paddling; this is kite-surfing territory if anything. Wind is cross-onshore or onshore, lumpy, and dangerous.

The second week sees a slow improvement. Wednesday, 12 August morning is marginal with onshore wind, but by Wednesday afternoon the wind shifts to the west-northwest and goes cross-offshore. Swell 10ft from the east-southeast, 13-second period—clean but still big. Thursday, 13 August is the highlight of the week: morning has a light offshore from the north-northwest, 8ft from the east-southeast at 13 seconds, combined energy 2193. Excellent for experienced surfers. Afternoon is similar, a touch smaller. Friday, 14 August morning is also clean, with 6ft from the east-southeast, 12-second period, and light offshore wind.

So, the two true standouts are Thursday, 6 August morning with glassy conditions, and Thursday, 13 August morning with clean offshore wind. Both give you solid groundswell, good shape, and manageable size for the advanced crew. Get on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
4
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Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
3
2
0
2
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
ESE
12
1.4
ESE
12
1.3
ESE
11
1.1
ESE
11
0.9
ESE
11
0.8
ESE
11
0.7
ESE
11
3
SSW
9
3.5
S
10
3.5
S
12
3
S
12
2.4
S
11
2
S
11
1.6
S
10
1.3
S
12
1.5
S
12
3
S
16
4.5
S
14
3.5
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
722
509
379
302
193
154
103
1368
2599
3705
2299
1413
934
520
480
636
5096
7909
4364
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
25
NNW
25
WNW
20
WNW
25
W
35
SW
40
SSW
25
SW
25
SW
25
SSW
10
NNW
15
WNW
15
SW
15
W
20
SW
25
SW
35
SSW
Wind State
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:56AM1.42m
6:22PM1.55m
6:43AM1.44m
7:06PM1.57m
7:30AM1.47m
7:50PM1.58m
8:14AM1.51m
8:34PM1.61m
8:57AM1.55m
9:19PM1.63m
9:39AM1.59m
10:04PM1.65m
Low Tide
11:53PM0.41m
12:05PM0.37m
00:38AM0.36m
12:47PM0.33m
1:23AM0.32m
1:30PM0.31m
2:07AM0.29m
2:15PM0.29m
2:50AM0.27m
3:02PM0.29m
3:34AM0.27m
3:49PM0.29m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
cloud
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7:13
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:09
7:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:15
5:16
5:17
5:19
5:20
5:21
 mm
2
1
1
2
2
Temp °C
10
15
16
14
14
15
11
8
9
9
9
11
8
13
14
11
10
9
9
Feels °C
6
11
12
10
9
10
5
0
0
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5
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10
10
7
6
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.

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