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Rolling Stones surf Forecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rolling Stones this week:
The surf forecast for Rolling Stones over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 05) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rolling Stones in the next 12 days are 3.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 11) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (May 08) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 5th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sat 11th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 11th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rolling Stones over the next 12 days.
Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thu 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 1918 | 1094 | 2401 | 1563 | 888 | 529 | 849 | 639 | 1207 | 397 | 345 | 724 | 585 | 617 | 1860 | 1461 | 3276 | 2068 | 760 | 5897 | 6476 | 4902 | 3981 | 5949 | 4076 | 2001 | 1245 | 819 | 1009 | 819 | 1671 | 1679 | 1417 | 819 | 576 | 467 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | glass | cross | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | glass | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:23AM 1.69 | 2:52PM 1.63 | 3:20AM 1.74 | 3:51PM 1.72 | 4:18AM 1.78 | 4:48PM 1.81 | 5:16AM 1.82 | 5:45PM 1.89 | 6:14AM 1.83 | 6:41PM 1.94 | 7:10AM 1.83 | 7:34PM 1.95 | 8:05AM 1.81 | 8:25PM 1.92 | 8:57AM 1.76 | 9:14PM 1.85 | 9:47AM 1.70 | 10:05PM 1.77 | 10:35AM 1.62 | 10:56PM 1.67 | 11:22AM 1.53 | 11:47PM 1.59 | 12:12PM 1.46 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:39AM 0.12 | 9:07PM 0.16 | 9:36AM 0.13 | 10:07PM 0.15 | 10:33AM 0.15 | 11:06PM 0.16 | 11:31AM 0.17 | 12:02AM 0.17 | 12:27PM 0.21 | 12:59AM 0.20 | 1:21PM 0.24 | 1:55AM 0.23 | 2:12PM 0.27 | 2:48AM 0.26 | 3:03PM 0.29 | 3:40AM 0.28 | 3:54PM 0.31 | 4:30AM 0.30 | 4:44PM 0.33 | 5:21AM 0.32 | 5:33PM 0.35 | 6:10AM 0.33 | ||||||||||||||
Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thu 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:02 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue night, min 9°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Thu afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Tue night, calm by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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