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About Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports

Decide when and where to surf with Surfline, the most trusted surf forecasting app in the world. Check live surf cams, expert forecasts, wind, tide, swell data, real-time surf reports and track your sessions at spots around the world. Since 1985, Surfline has helped millions of surfers make better decisions about where and when to surf. Designed by surfers, for surfers, Surfline combines proprietary forecast models, an expert in-house forecast team, and an exclusive global network of advanced live surf cams. Find your next session with everything you need to check the surf - See today’s surf with highlights from 1000+ surf cams around the world - Preview tomorrow’s conditions with footage from similar days - Get the read on today’s conditions from our team of expert forecasters* - See what other forecasts miss with our best-in-class nearshore forecast model - Find your window to surf with hourly ratings, surf height, wind, swell, and tide - Plan your next session or trip with 10-day forecasts, charts, and spot guides - Track your progress and stay motivated with insights and highlights of every session - Get alerted when your preferred conditions line up - Make the forecast your own by customizing your setup Know before you go with Premium: - Watch the surf live with 1000+ ad-free cams around the world - Rewind the cams to review sets, lulls, and conditions over time - See what our forecasters see with incoming swell analysis, days to watch, and region-specific outlooks* - Plan your next session or surf trip with 16-day extended forecasts, charts, and spot guides - Capture your waves with clips of rides and wipeouts from your session - Access exclusive offers and giveaways from brands we use and trust Get everything you need to score with Premium+, powered by the world’s most advanced surf cam network*** - Track every wave with a timeline of wave height and ridden waves - See what’s going unridden with insights on wave distribution and crowds - Track storm and swell patterns with the highest-resolution wave charts available - Find and share your rides by skipping through ridden waves Plus, integrate with partner apps and your wearable devices to unlock deeper insights  - Sync with your Apple Watch to log sessions and get clips of your waves sent straight to your phone**  - Link Surfline Sessions with partner apps like Strava, Dawn Patrol, and Garmin  *Local forecasts are region dependent. 
**This feature uses HealthKit to monitor and record your calories and heart rate while you surf.   
Payment for paid Surfline memberships will be charged to your Apple ID Account at confirmation of purchase. All prices exclusive of taxes. Membership plans will automatically renew yearly or monthly, depending on membership plan selection, unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current term. Cancel any time in the App Store; your membership will then cease at the end of the current term. No refund will be issued for the time remaining on your current plan term when you cancel a membership. By using Surfline you certify that you understand and agree to the Surfline Terms of Service (https://www.surfline.com/terms-of-use ) and Privacy Policy (https://www.surfline.com/privacy-policy ).     ***Premium+ features are powered by Smart Cams, available regionally in the US, AU and UK

Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports details

Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports is a free Weather app for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Apple Watch, developed by Surfline/Wavetrak. It is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 30,504 ratings on the App Store, requires iOS 17.0 or later, is 247 MB to download and is available in 3 languages. It was first released on October 12, 2010 and last updated on September 24, 2026.

Category
Weather
Rating
4.7 / 5 (30,504 ratings)
Price
Free
Current version
19.21.0
Size
247 MB
Requires
iOS 17.0 or later
Compatibility
iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple Watch
Languages
English, Portuguese, Spanish
Age rating
9+
Released
October 12, 2010
Last updated
September 24, 2026
Developer
Surfline/Wavetrak

Ratings breakdown

5 stars 81% (24,770) 4 stars 12% (3,660) 3 stars 2% (628) 2 stars 1% (311) 1 star 4% (1,135)

What’s new in Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports

We’ve added more ways to customize your forecast. Start with a preset, keep the classic view, or build a setup around the signals you rely on most. Plus, you can now also preview tomorrow’s surf. See the future by watching cam footage from similar days.

Version 19.21.0 · Updated September 24, 2026

Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports app privacy

The developer, Surfline/Wavetrak, reported these privacy practices to Apple.

Data Used to Track You

The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:

  • Identifiers: Device ID
  • Usage Data: Product Interaction, Advertising Data

Data Linked to You

The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:

  • Usage Data: Advertising Data, Product Interaction
  • Location: Precise Location
  • Contact Info: Email Address, Name
  • Identifiers: User ID
  • User Content: Customer Support
  • Health & Fitness: Health, Fitness
  • Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data, Other Diagnostic Data

Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics, Product Personalization, App Functionality

Data Not Linked to You

The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:

  • Identifiers: Device ID
  • User Content: Other User Content

Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, App Functionality

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Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports vs. alternatives
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Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports 4.7 / 5 (30,504 ratings) Free September 24, 2026
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