Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Issued: 5 pm 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
14.0° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 25 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, S swell with 5,217 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s 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 Friday (Jun 19) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. 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 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 19th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 17s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 25th Jun)15ft (4.5m) 10s
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 26th Jun)16ft (5.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the NE by Tue night).

Thu
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
3
4
4
2
2
1
0
0
1
1
0
3
3
2
0
0
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
14
0.9
S
15
1.4
S
17
2.4
S
17
1.8
S
16
1.3
S
13
1.1
S
12
0.8
S
12
0.6
S
15
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
12
0.6
S
14
1.8
S
18
2.2
S
16
1.7
S
15
1.2
S
13
1
S
12
0.8
S
12
0.6
S
20
1
S
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
311
381
1077
3386
1565
600
362
177
161
150
117
71
150
2134
2527
1275
511
300
184
297
613
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
15
SW
5
W
10
W
20
NNW
10
NNW
5
N
20
NW
25
NW
20
NW
5
WNW
5
NNW
10
E
15
NE
20
NNE
25
NE
30
NNE
25
NNE
20
N
15
NNW
20
N
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
8:27PM1.97m
8:59AM1.79m
9:22PM1.91m
9:52AM1.75m
10:17PM1.84m
10:45AM1.69m
11:11PM1.75m
11:38AM1.64m
00:04AM1.68m
12:33PM1.60m
00:56AM1.61m
1:29PM1.59m
1:47AM1.57m
Low Tide
2:51AM0.05m
3:05PM0.05m
3:46AM0.06m
4:01PM0.08m
4:40AM0.09m
4:56PM0.14m
5:33AM0.14m
5:51PM0.22m
6:24AM0.21m
6:46PM0.31m
7:13AM0.29m
7:41PM0.38m
8:01AM0.37m
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part cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
clear
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7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:28
7:28
7:28
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4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:53
 mm
3
2
2
3
2
2
Temp °C
15
13
14
14
12
16
18
14
17
18
14
14
14
13
14
14
14
15
14
13
13
Feels °C
13
12
13
12
9
13
17
11
13
15
14
14
13
11
10
10
9
13
11
10
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
10
1.1
S
10
1.4
S
17
2.4
S
17
1.8
S
16
1.3
S
13
1.1
S
12
0.8
S
12
0.6
S
15
0.6
S
14
0.6
SSW
5
0.7
S
6
0.6
S
14
1.8
S
18
2.2
S
16
1.7
S
15
1.2
S
13
1
S
12
0.8
S
12
1.2
ENE
8
1
E
8
Energy kJ
290
259
1077
3386
1565
600
362
177
161
150
17
36
150
2134
2527
1275
511
300
184
173
122
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
14
0.9
S
15
0.9
S
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.5
ENE
10
0.5
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
12
0.5
SSE
6
0.4
SE
5
0.3
S
16
0.8
S
13
1
S
18
Energy kJ
311
381
188
49
79
59
57
29
28
15
117
71
18
7
45
229
613
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.7
SSW
5
0.1
SE
18
0.1
SE
18
0.2
ESE
16
0.3
NE
5
0.3
S
16
0.2
ESE
15
0.1
SE
14
0.3
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
14
0.2
S
24
0.6
S
20
0.1
E
14
Energy kJ
5
5
26
13
12
26
4
48
21
8
14
7
7
7
45
297
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
5
0.3
NNE
4
0.7
NW
4
0.5
NNW
4
0.6
NW
4
0.5
NE
3
0.9
ENE
4
1.5
NE
6
1.7
NE
6
2.2
NE
7
1.7
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
0.8
W
4
Energy kJ
19
3
13
7
12
4
32
133
216
489
327
302
18
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
4
4
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
3
Distance (km)
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
33
33
0
0
1
1
1
1
45
1
0
0
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
5
4
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
9
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
5
6
4
4
3
3
3
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
5
6
7
4
9
5
9
4
7
7
5
6
5
6
5
7
9
8
6
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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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