Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
12.9°C
0.8° 

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 4 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SSW swell with 2,317 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with SSW 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 (Sep 05) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sat 5th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf12PM (Sat 5th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 3PM (Fri 11th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down Rolling Stones in feet and knots.

This is a south-facing reef, and the first few days are a bit of a slow burn. The water’s at 55°F – about normal for this time of year.

We kick off on Friday the 4th with a pathetic 2ft south swell that’s got a 10-second period, but a cross-off wind from the NW at 15 knots just makes it look ugly. Weak energy at 95. Saturday the 5th is the same story – tiny, poor surf. Sunday the 6th shows a tiny 2ft SSW swell, but the period jumps to 18 seconds – that’s a long groundswell that could wrap nicely into the reef, but there’s just not enough height. Energy is a moderate 127, and the morning is clean with a light offshore breeze, but it’s still not worth getting wet for.

Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th are flat and poor. Wednesday the 9th sees a jump to 6ft south swell, but with a short 9-second period and a cross-shore wind, it’s average at best. Energy hits a moderate 569. Thursday the 10th is tiny again, but the morning is glassy with a 3ft south swell – clean but weak.

Then the wind machine turns on. Friday the 11th is destroyed – heavy rain, near-gale winds from the SSW at 34 knots, and a blown-out 10ft to 12ft swell. Energy goes wild to 1278 and 2331, but you can’t surf it. Saturday the 12th morning is a big improvement – a clean 7ft south swell with a cross-off breeze from the WNW at 12 knots and energy of 858. That’s a solid session for anyone comfortable on a bigger wave.

Sunday the 13th is frustrating – a 5ft south swell with a long 13-second period and 933 energy in the morning, but cross-shore wind makes it lumpy. The afternoon jumps to 7ft with a 17-second period and a massive 2429 energy, but the cross-onshore wind ruins it.

Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th are poor and onshore. Avoid.

Now the big show. Wednesday the 16th afternoon delivers a massive 13ft south swell with a 16-second period – that’s a monster. The combined energy is an insane 8448. The wind is a light cross-onshore at just 6 knots, so it’s pretty clean. This is expert-only territory. Thursday the 17th morning is also top-tier: a 10ft south swell (14-second period), clean with a light cross-off breeze from the NNE at 3 knots, and energy of 3617. That morning is the best mix of size and condition across the whole 16 days.

Thursday afternoon drops to 8ft, still clean enough. Friday the 18th morning is very good with a 5ft south swell and clean offshore wind. Saturday the 19th morning is another standout – 8ft south swell, light offshore wind, and energy of 1152. Clean and solid.

Bottom line: Wednesday the 16th afternoon and Thursday the 17th morning are the big, clean, heavy standouts. For a slightly smaller but still excellent session, go for Saturday the 19th morning.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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0.8
SSW
12
0.7
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0.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
71
35
79
62
192
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104
149
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44
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70
102
641
565
343
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98
80
61
Wind (km/h)
25
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15
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WNW
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15
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High Tide
11:22PM1.67m
11:46AM1.74m
00:17AM1.65m
12:46PM1.73m
1:15AM1.63m
1:45PM1.73m
2:15AM1.61m
2:43PM1.74m
3:14AM1.61m
3:41PM1.74m
4:12AM1.62m
4:37PM1.75m
Low Tide
5:13PM0.25m
5:34AM0.23m
6:09PM0.23m
6:29AM0.21m
7:08PM0.21m
7:26AM0.19m
8:07PM0.18m
8:26AM0.16m
9:05PM0.15m
9:27AM0.13m
10:02PM0.13m
10:25AM0.11m
10:59PM0.13m
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Temp °C
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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.

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