Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Issued: 5 am 26 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
13.3° C

1.4°C colder than average for this time of year

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 25 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, S swell with 2,811 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 27 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s 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 Saturday (Jun 27) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rolling Stones in the next 16 days are 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 10s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 27th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 11s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 27th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 11s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 30th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the S by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon morning, calm by Tue night).

Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
3
4
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
4
3
2
3
3
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SSW
10
2.5
E
10
2.5
E
11
2.2
ESE
11
2.1
ESE
10
2.3
ESE
10
1.3
S
17
1.4
S
16
2.4
S
7
1.5
ESE
10
1.7
ESE
10
1.4
S
17
2.3
S
16
2.1
S
16
1.7
S
15
1.5
S
14
1.4
S
13
1.3
S
15
1.1
S
14
1
S
14
1
ESE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1270
1432
1459
1051
867
1087
980
967
557
432
540
1160
2811
2082
1212
832
653
706
485
372
318
Wind (km/h)
30
SSW
15
ESE
5
SSE
0
SSW
20
S
15
SSE
25
SSE
25
S
30
S
25
S
30
SSE
25
S
15
SSE
10
SSE
5
E
0
SSW
10
E
5
NNW
5
W
10
ESE
10
NW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
off
High Tide
3:11PM1.61m
3:28AM1.53m
3:57PM1.62m
4:15AM1.53m
4:43PM1.62m
4:59AM1.52m
5:28PM1.62m
5:43AM1.50m
6:12PM1.61m
6:28AM1.48m
6:54PM1.60m
7:14AM1.47m
7:35PM1.59m
Low Tide
9:26PM0.47m
9:40AM0.48m
10:13PM0.50m
10:30AM0.50m
10:58PM0.51m
11:16AM0.49m
11:42PM0.50m
11:58AM0.47m
00:27AM0.47m
12:37PM0.44m
1:11AM0.43m
1:17PM0.41m
1:54AM0.39m
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clear
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7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
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4:53
4:53
4:54
4:54
4:55
4:55
4:55
 mm
2
9
1
1
3
7
2
4
3
2
2
Temp °C
13
14
13
15
14
14
14
13
12
12
11
11
11
12
11
11
12
10
10
11
8
Feels °C
9
12
11
14
11
12
11
9
6
7
5
6
8
9
9
9
10
7
8
8
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
E
10
2.2
E
10
2.5
E
11
2.2
ESE
11
2.1
ESE
10
1.3
S
17
2.2
ESE
10
2
ESE
10
1.5
E
10
1.5
ESE
10
1.7
ESE
10
1.6
ESE
9
2.3
S
16
2.1
S
16
1.7
S
15
1.5
S
14
1.4
S
13
1.3
S
15
1.1
S
14
1
S
14
1
ESE
12
Energy kJ
546
938
1459
1051
867
986
980
757
459
432
540
406
2811
2082
1212
832
653
706
485
372
318
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
ENE
10
2.2
SSW
11
1.6
S
11
1.3
SSW
10
0.8
S
18
1
S
8
1.3
S
17
1.4
S
16
1.2
SSW
13
0.8
S
12
0.6
S
11
1.2
S
17
1.8
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
1.2
ESE
9
1.2
ESE
10
1.1
E
10
1
E
10
0.9
ESE
10
0.7
S
13
Energy kJ
983
1086
617
342
411
134
963
967
514
184
89
851
497
351
367
265
282
235
188
154
158
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
18
0.8
S
18
0.9
SSW
8
0.2
S
18
1.4
S
17
1
S
7
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.3
S
15
Energy kJ
55
418
122
25
1160
91
60
42
39
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SSW
10
2.5
E
10
1.3
SSW
9
2.3
ESE
10
1.1
SSW
8
1.3
S
7
2.4
S
7
1.6
S
7
1.6
S
7
1.5
S
7
Energy kJ
1270
1432
289
1087
155
176
557
239
243
210
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
4
4
3
4
1
1
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
Distance (km)
129
4
3
0
11
88
135
135
82
82
158
90
4
4
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
6
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
7
5
6
5
5
7
5
8
6
8
6
5
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
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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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