Rolling Stones surf break

Rolling Stones surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 08 May 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
15.6° C
(Which is 1.2°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 Sunday (May 10) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) 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 2.1m 8s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 10th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 11th May)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 13th May)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat morning, strong winds from the SSW by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
4
3
2
4
4
3
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
S
14
0.2
S
14
0.3
S
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
2
SSW
15
3
S
14
3
S
13
2.5
S
13
1.9
S
13
1.6
S
13
2.5
S
16
2.5
S
14
2.2
S
14
1.8
S
13
1.7
S
13
2.4
S
15
2.4
S
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
35
33
16
35
36
33
32
28
1785
3273
3264
2359
1228
888
3588
2689
1770
1070
927
2683
2749
Wind (km/h)
15
N
15
N
25
NNE
10
NW
15
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
15
WSW
45
SSW
20
SW
15
SW
10
NNW
5
W
10
SSE
10
NW
5
NW
10
SW
15
SW
25
S
25
S
20
S
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
off
glassy
on
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:17AM1.46m
10:35PM1.53m
10:59AM1.42m
11:23PM1.49m
11:43AM1.39m
00:12AM1.48m
12:31PM1.40m
1:01AM1.49m
1:23PM1.44m
1:51AM1.54m
2:16PM1.51m
2:42AM1.60m
3:10PM1.60m
Low Tide
4:22PM0.46m
4:59AM0.40m
5:06PM0.44m
5:43AM0.37m
5:52PM0.42m
6:29AM0.35m
6:41PM0.39m
7:16AM0.33m
7:33PM0.37m
8:04AM0.31m
8:29PM0.34m
8:55AM0.29m
9:25PM0.31m
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part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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6:58
6:58
6:58
7:00
7:01
7:01
7:03
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5:10
5:09
5:08
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:06
3
1
2
2
2
3
1
3
Temp °C
20
21
19
19
19
16
17
18
14
10
12
9
13
13
11
14
15
13
14
14
13
17
18
15
16
16
13
14
15
10
5
8
6
11
11
9
11
12
11
10
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
9
0.3
S
14
0.2
S
14
1.5
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
13
1.5
ENE
12
1.3
ENE
12
1.1
E
11
0.8
E
11
3
S
13
2.5
S
13
1.9
S
13
1.6
S
13
2.5
S
16
2.5
S
14
2.2
S
14
1.8
S
13
1.7
S
13
0.4
E
9
2.4
S
16
Energy kJ
15
33
16
280
165
721
619
494
307
154
3264
2359
1228
888
3588
2689
1770
1070
927
26
2749
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
ENE
14
1.1
ENE
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
1.5
ENE
11
1.1
ENE
11
0.8
E
11
0.8
E
11
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.4
E
9
Energy kJ
35
73
367
33
32
28
527
275
154
152
100
96
65
60
42
41
41
42
26
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
20
0.3
S
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
15
0.4
E
14
0.5
S
17
0.1
S
26
0.2
S
24
0.3
S
21
0.3
SSW
20
0.3
SSE
15
Energy kJ
8
35
36
20
19
64
137
13
44
81
75
42
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NE
4
1.1
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
2.1
NE
8
0.5
WNW
3
0.4
WNW
3
2
SSW
15
3
S
14
1.4
SSW
6
2.4
S
15
Energy kJ
25
106
223
579
6
4
1785
3273
145
2683
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
1
1
1
Distance (km)
3
3
45
7
7
7
7
7
88
33
1
0
0
4
0
0
1
33
82
141
82
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
4
4
4
3
3
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
3
5
5
4
4
7
4
6
4
7
5
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
5
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
8
9
8
6
4
7
5
5
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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