Rolling Stones surf break

Rolling Stones surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 09 Apr 2026 NZST
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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
18.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (Apr 11) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s is also forecast. 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.5m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 12) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 11th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 13th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 12th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, gales from the NE by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Sun night, light winds from the N by Mon afternoon).

Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thu
16
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
E
1.4
E
1.4
E
1.5
E
1.6
E
1.6
E
0.2
SSW
4
E
5.5
ENE
3
E
1.7
E
1.3
E
0.9
ESE
1.3
E
1.1
E
1
E
0.7
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
SE
Period(s) (?)910101010108101211109141313121212111114
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3273473474075145226289602091569288366577404300147106473951
Wind
(km/h)
10
N
5
WSW
15
SSE
10
SSW
5
E
20
ENE
25
ENE
40
ENE
65
NE
30
NW
20
NW
10
N
15
NNW
20
NW
10
NNW
20
NNW
30
NW
30
W
25
WNW
25
NW
25
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcrossoncross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:09PM
1.54
11:31AM
1.44
11:57PM
1.50
12:16PM
1.39
12:46AM
1.47
1:04PM
1.37
1:34AM
1.46
1:56PM
1.38
2:23AM
1.48
2:49PM
1.42
3:14AM
1.53
3:41PM
1.50
4:06AM
1.60
4:33PM
1.59
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:30AM
0.44
5:40PM
0.46
6:16AM
0.42
6:25PM
0.44
7:03AM
0.38
7:13PM
0.41
7:50AM
0.35
8:06PM
0.38
8:38AM
0.31
9:01PM
0.33
9:28AM
0.28
9:55PM
0.28
10:21AM
0.25
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thu
16
Sunrise-6:31--6:31--6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35--6:37-
Sunset--5:47--5:45--5:45--5:43--5:42--5:40--5:38
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part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
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cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191816161818192021212322202122181918161920
Feels °C (?)191914151717171215152121181820151311111416
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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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