Rolling Stones surf break

Rolling Stones surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 27 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
15.8° C
(Which is 1.4°C colder than average 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 Tuesday (Apr 28) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 28th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 1st May)7ft (2.1m) 15s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 1st May)7.5ft (2.3m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
3
4
2
2
2
1
2
1
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
S
16
1.6
S
13
1.4
S
12
1.2
S
10
0.9
S
9
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.3
S
17
1.6
S
6
1.5
S
6
2.2
S
16
1.9
S
14
1.5
S
13
1.1
S
12
0.9
S
11
0.6
S
16
0.7
S
15
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
15
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1938
865
526
305
130
68
47
53
152
170
2339
1427
784
339
189
174
209
125
110
130
70
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
5
N
5
NNW
10
ENE
10
N
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
WNW
25
S
20
S
10
SSE
5
N
10
ENE
10
N
5
NNW
5
ENE
5
NW
0
NNW
10
E
5
NW
5
W
cross-on
glassy
off
cross
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
glassy
cross
off
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
High Tide
2:39AM1.58m
3:13PM1.51m
3:31AM1.55m
4:04PM1.54m
4:22AM1.54m
4:53PM1.59m
5:11AM1.55m
5:40PM1.64m
5:58AM1.57m
6:25PM1.68m
6:43AM1.59m
7:09PM1.70m
7:27AM1.60m
Low Tide
8:28PM0.23m
8:58AM0.22m
9:24PM0.28m
9:48AM0.28m
10:18PM0.32m
10:38AM0.34m
11:07PM0.36m
11:26AM0.39m
11:53PM0.39m
12:12PM0.43m
00:37AM0.42m
12:56PM0.46m
1:22AM0.45m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:48
6:48
6:50
6:50
6:52
6:52
6:54
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5:23
5:22
5:22
5:20
5:19
5:17
5:16
5:15
1
Temp °C
15
13
16
17
15
20
20
16
15
14
12
13
14
11
14
15
12
15
15
13
15
14
13
16
16
13
19
18
13
10
9
9
12
11
8
12
14
10
14
14
12
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
S
16
1.6
S
13
1.4
S
12
1.2
S
10
0.9
S
9
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.5
NE
5
0.3
NE
8
0.6
S
13
2.2
S
16
1.9
S
14
1.5
S
13
1.1
S
12
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.5
E
6
0.5
S
15
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
12
Energy kJ
1938
865
526
305
130
68
47
13
10
126
2339
1427
784
339
189
136
94
19
110
130
70
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
9
0.1
NE
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
11
0.1
S
22
0.3
NE
4
0.4
SSE
8
0.1
E
15
0.1
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.1
NE
13
0.1
E
13
0.6
E
6
0.5
E
6
0.6
S
16
0.7
S
15
0.5
S
16
0.3
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
Energy kJ
8
4
2
2
2
9
3
19
4
3
10
7
3
22
16
174
209
125
13
42
26
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
18
0.1
S
24
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
20
0.3
S
17
0.1
NE
15
0.1
SE
10
0.1
NE
14
0.1
NE
13
0.1
NE
13
0.1
NE
7
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
E
6
0.6
ENE
6
0.4
SSE
9
0.3
ENE
6
0.1
S
9
Energy kJ
2
6
11
3
8
53
8
4
7
7
7
2
77
18
28
28
6
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.5
NE
4
0.3
WNW
2
1.6
S
6
1.5
S
6
0.4
NNE
3
0.6
ENE
6
Energy kJ
8
4
8
1
152
170
3
22
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
7
113
158
4
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
2
1
1
1
1
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
3
3
4
3
3
8
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
5
5
5
9
7
8
6
5
4
5
8
6
5
4
4
4
4
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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