BreakFinder: SUP Surf Tracker
Philipp Winkler Health & Fitness iPhoneiPadiPod touchApple Watch
BreakFinder: SUP Surf Tracker is a free Health & Fitness app for iPhone and iPad by Philipp Winkler. Requires iOS 18.0. Updated October 19, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 2 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Oct 19
- 2026 · v1.0.2
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About BreakFinder: SUP Surf Tracker
BreakFinder SUP turns your Apple Watch into a fully automatic stand-up paddle surf tracker. Wave count, top speed, distance, ride time, GPS, and heart rate — logged without a single button press. BUILT FOR SUP, NOT PRONE SURF Generic surf trackers are tuned for the prone pop-up. SUP is different. BreakFinder SUP reads the actual biomechanical signature of a SUP wave catch: the paddle-cadence sprint, the silence event as the board planes, and the GPS speed derivative on the drop-in. A purpose-built four-state algorithm — WAITING, PADDLING, CATCHING, RIDING — only logs a wave when all three signals agree. The detector is developed from motion-science research and runs identically on every BreakFinder platform. WHAT GETS LOGGED PER SESSION • Automatic wave count — no buttons mid-session • Per-ride top speed, duration, and distance • GPS speed fusion with derivative gating against current drift • Heart rate, calories, and activity zones • Live state badge (WAIT / PADDLE / CATCH / RIDE) on the activity screen THREE SENSITIVITY MODES White Water, Green Wave, or Performance. Dial detection to your local break and paddling style. RUNS ON YOUR APPLE WATCH The full detection pipeline runs on-device, standalone — no phone needed in the water. One free BreakFinder account keeps your history. YOUR SUP SESSION LOG, ON YOUR PHONE Sessions sync automatically to the BreakFinder iPhone app — mapped, rated, and ready to replay. Wave count, top speed, GPS track, and session time at a glance. Your complete SUP history in one place. SURF FORECASTS FOR 9,200+ SPOTS Check swell, wind, and tides before you paddle out. 9,200+ breaks in 140+ countries, 16-day forecasts. WORKS OFFLINE Detection runs entirely on the watch. No phone connection needed during your session. Syncs when you're back in range. PRIVACY FIRST No tracking, no ad cookies. GDPR/DSGVO compliant. Delete your account anytime. Built by surfers, for surfers. breakfinder.surf
What’s new
Version 1.0.2 · Updated October 19, 2026
Sessions now save on your watch and upload automatically, retrying when you are offline. If the connection to your BreakFinder account expires, the app tells you to pair again. The watch app is now available in German and English, plus stability fixes.
App privacy
The developer, Philipp Winkler, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Health & Fitness: Health
- Location: Precise Location
Used for: App Functionality
Alternatives to BreakFinder: SUP Surf Tracker
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BreakFinder: SUP Surf Tracker | – | Free | October 19, 2026 | |
| Ridgedog: GPS Trail Navigator | 5.0 / 5 (4) | Free | Jul 25, 2026 | Compare |
| Calm SOS | – | Free | Apr 13, 2026 | Compare |
| Paddlr | 3.3 / 5 (3) | 4.99 USD | Sep 16, 2026 | Compare |
| Rest: Guided Breathing | – | Free | Jan 10, 2025 | Compare |
| 40Hz Gamma | 5.0 / 5 (2) | 4.99 USD | May 27, 2026 | Compare |
| StairSnap: Stair Climber Log | – | Free | Aug 10, 2026 | Compare |