Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
12.2° C
1.6° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 12s period, S swell with 7,851 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s 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 (Aug 21) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s. 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 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 21st Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 21st Aug)6ft (1.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 19th Aug)18ft (5.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue night, calm by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tue
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
4
2
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4.5
S
10
5.5
S
12
4.5
S
11
4
S
11
2.5
S
14
1.3
S
13
1.9
S
8
1.7
S
8
1.8
S
16
1.6
S
16
1.2
S
13
1.1
S
12
1
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.7
SSW
6
1
S
9
1.1
S
13
0.6
S
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3345
8076
5023
3834
2814
600
489
372
1631
1211
473
330
250
146
71
47
37
173
434
232
Wind (km/h)
50
SW
50
SSW
40
S
30
SSW
20
SW
25
SW
15
SSW
5
WSW
5
NNW
10
ENE
15
NNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
25
NW
25
NW
20
WNW
35
WNW
10
WNW
15
NE
10
NW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
10:10PM1.71m
10:33AM1.72m
10:59PM1.67m
11:22AM1.67m
11:48PM1.62m
12:14PM1.62m
00:35AM1.57m
1:06PM1.58m
1:22AM1.51m
1:56PM1.54m
2:10AM1.45m
2:43PM1.52m
2:58AM1.40m
Low Tide
4:01PM0.28m
4:27AM0.30m
4:51PM0.34m
5:15AM0.36m
5:41PM0.40m
6:03AM0.41m
6:30PM0.44m
6:49AM0.45m
7:20PM0.47m
7:35AM0.46m
8:10PM0.48m
8:23AM0.46m
8:57PM0.47m
light rain
mod rain
light rain
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clear
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clear
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clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:50
6:48
6:48
6:46
6:45
6:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:32
5:34
5:35
5:36
5:37
5:37
5:37
 mm
2
7
2
Temp °C
9
8
9
9
10
11
11
10
13
13
11
16
17
14
18
19
13
15
16
13
Feels °C
-1
-3
0
2
4
6
7
8
11
9
7
12
13
8
14
15
6
13
12
10
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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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