Rolling Stones Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.83° E

Issued: 5 am 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rolling Stones sea temperature is
13.7° C

1.1°C colder than average for this time of year

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 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, S swell with 4,106 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s 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 Sunday (Jun 21) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s. 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 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 21st Jun)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 23rd Jun)8ft (2.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 23rd Jun)8ft (2.5m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed night, calm by Fri morning).

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
4
3
2
1
1
0
0
4
3
3
3
1
3
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
15
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
13
1.3
S
5
1
SSE
6
2.1
S
19
2.5
S
16
1.9
S
15
1.3
S
13
1.1
S
12
0.9
S
12
0.8
S
13
2.5
E
10
2.2
E
10
2.1
E
10
1.9
E
10
2
E
10
2.1
E
10
2.2
E
10
1.9
E
10
1.3
S
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
163
148
119
97
65
2992
3103
1526
590
362
235
219
1277
942
838
694
848
919
1060
774
1080
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
10
S
5
WSW
20
SSE
10
SSE
10
NE
15
NNE
25
NE
20
NNE
25
NNE
30
NE
40
NE
15
NNW
0
N
10
WNW
0
NE
15
ENE
10
W
20
SW
45
SSW
35
SW
Wind State
off
on
cross
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:45AM1.69m
11:11PM1.75m
11:38AM1.64m
00:04AM1.68m
12:33PM1.60m
00:56AM1.61m
1:29PM1.59m
1:47AM1.57m
2:22PM1.60m
2:38AM1.54m
3:11PM1.61m
3:28AM1.53m
3:57PM1.62m
Low Tide
4:56PM0.14m
5:33AM0.14m
5:51PM0.22m
6:24AM0.21m
6:46PM0.31m
7:13AM0.29m
7:41PM0.38m
8:01AM0.37m
8:35PM0.43m
8:50AM0.44m
9:26PM0.47m
9:40AM0.48m
10:13PM0.50m
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7:26
7:26
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
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4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:53
4:53
4:53
 mm
1
2
1
7
1
3
6
7
5
Temp °C
18
16
13
12
12
12
13
14
11
15
15
14
15
15
12
14
15
13
13
11
11
Feels °C
15
15
13
8
9
9
8
9
7
10
9
7
14
15
10
13
13
12
9
3
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
15
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
12
1
SSE
6
2.1
S
19
2.5
S
16
1.9
S
15
1.3
S
13
1.1
S
12
0.9
S
12
0.8
S
13
2.5
E
10
0.5
S
16
2.1
E
10
1.9
E
10
2
E
10
2.1
E
10
2.2
E
10
1.9
E
10
1.7
ESE
10
Energy kJ
163
148
119
72
65
2992
3103
1526
590
362
235
219
1277
126
838
694
848
919
1060
774
622
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
9
0.3
NNE
4
0.4
S
4
0.2
E
8
0.5
S
10
0.3
ENE
8
0.1
E
12
0.3
SSE
11
0.6
S
16
0.2
S
10
0.5
S
14
0.6
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
11
1
S
11
1
SSW
10
1.3
S
18
Energy kJ
14
4
4
5
52
12
3
23
174
8
103
115
164
202
229
222
1080
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
ENE
8
0.1
SE
14
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
9
0.2
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.7
S
17
0.5
SSW
9
Energy kJ
8
6
7
7
17
8
2
18
104
293
49
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
N
4
0.2
SSW
2
0.3
SSW
4
1.3
S
5
0.7
NE
4
1
NE
5
1.3
NE
5
1.4
NE
6
2.5
ENE
8
3
ENE
10
2.2
E
10
2.5
ENE
10
0.5
NNW
4
2.5
ENE
10
1.1
SE
6
2.1
S
6
1.8
SSW
6
Energy kJ
17
1
3
97
15
41
92
122
770
1919
942
1302
7
1375
79
325
237
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
3
2
1
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
0
4
1
99
4
0
1
1
3
3
55
240
0
0
0
0
1
0
7
91
82
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
4
4
4
3
2
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
5
7
5
7
4
4
4
2
2
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
6
6
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
9
5
7
5
7
5
6
5
7
9
7
6
7
5
5
5
5
6
6
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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