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Rolling Stones surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
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Rolling Stones surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
14.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Rolling Stones surf forecast from 30 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 6 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 31 May, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, S swell with 387 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 6 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Saturday (Jun 06) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period. 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 1.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sat 6th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sat 6th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 31st May) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rolling Stones over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Sat 6 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 15 | S 15 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 9 | SSW 11 | S 12 | S 14 | S 13 | |
553 | 298 | 185 | 75 | 41 | 38 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 32 | 55 | 25 | 38 | 33 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 66 | 121 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 5:31AM1.55m | 5:58PM1.66m | 6:15AM1.56m | 6:42PM1.67m | 6:58AM1.55m | 7:23PM1.66m | 7:42AM1.53m | 8:03PM1.63m | 8:26AM1.50m | 8:43PM1.60m | 9:09AM1.47m | 9:24PM1.56m | 9:51AM1.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:28PM0.47m | 11:46AM0.49m | 00:12AM0.49m | 12:28PM0.49m | 00:55AM0.49m | 1:08PM0.48m | 1:39AM0.47m | 1:47PM0.47m | 2:22AM0.44m | 2:27PM0.45m | 3:05AM0.41m | 3:09PM0.44m | 3:47AM0.38m | 3:53PM0.42m | |||||||
— | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | |
— | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 12 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 19 |
9 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 15 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSW 11 | ENE 8 | S 9 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | S 13 |
553 | 298 | 185 | 75 | 31 | 38 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 475 | 338 | 285 | 143 | 106 | 38 | 59 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 21 | 121 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | S 15 | S 15 | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | S 12 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 4 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | E 8 | S 12 | S 14 | NE 7 |
5 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 41 | 6 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 17 | 32 | 55 | 25 | 1 | 33 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 66 | 24 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | NE 11 | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | E 14 | SSW 5 | E 12 | S 13 | E 9 | SSW 11 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | — | NW 3 | — | SSW 4 | — | ENE 9 | NNW 2 | NE 8 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNW 3 | NW 3 |
7 | 7 | 18 | 42 | 77 | 219 | 254 | 485 | 789 | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | 119 | 1 | 57 | 9 | 14 | 3 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 45 | 266 | 145 | 45 | 33 | 7 | 3 | 33 | 3 | 8 | 54 | 54 | 64 | 1 | 0 |
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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.












