# da Surf Engine — Find Your Perfect Waves!

> Surf spot finder with detailed wave criteria and social features. (iPhone/iPad app by Jennifer Curless.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/da-surf-engine/id1204752987 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jennifer Curless](https://appshunter.io/developer/1204752986)
- Category: Sports, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-03-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/da-surf-engine/id1204752987/reviews.md

## What is da Surf Engine?

The premiere search engine to discover your perfect waves & surf buddies! Select from up to 29 surf break wave criteria at over 8,000+ surf spots nearby you and around the world. 

Search by surf style: Find surf breaks that are best for your experience level and board type

Find surf spots by wave characteristics and environmental conditions: Select spots by wave quality, surf’s up dependability, wave direction, wave type, wave bottom, wave motion/power, wave length, wave height, good swell/wind direction, best tide position/movement, crowd level, and hazards.

Perfect for surf travel planning: 
Search by seasonality - best surf months, wetsuit types needed, weather/water temperature averages during month of travel
Locate surf spots nearby you and by continent and country areas
Create your sand bucket list of surf spots to visit to keep track of your surf travel dreams!
Favorite spots nearby you and then search for the best spots to surf each day, based on the current wave/wind direction and tide

So much more than a surf map, surf guide or atlas, everything below is at your fingertips on the surf detail pages:

Wave/surf break stats in a quick and easy to read format
Link out to current conditions on Surfline and forecasts on Magic Seaweed where available
Link out to pictures, videos, and other websites with more info
Get directions to surf spots with available location data, not all spots have it, as sometimes the adventure is finding the surf break that you've discovered and saved to your sand bucket list. 
Leave personal notes you can refer back to, such as how to get there and other things you might want to do while surfing that spot. 
Leave public comments to give your personal review of the surf spot and tips for other surfers that are traveling nearby, perhaps a local restaurant recommendation or tips about surfing the spot. 

Last but not least, find your perfect surf buddies and plan a surf trip!  Search for surf buddies based on your surf style preferences and make friends nearby and around the world. 

Information for the app was gathered from over 6 months of research from various surf guides, surf/weather websites, and surf apps.  The information is directional and should be used as a jumping off point to find your perfect waves.  For example, even if a wave says it’s for beginners, the conditions on any given day should be considered before heading out.  Have fun! Discover, Surf, Explore - we hope this app fuels your surfing stoke!

Note : "Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life."

## Key features

- Detailed wave criteria search
- 8,000+ surf spots worldwide
- Surf travel planning tools
- Sand bucket list feature
- Find surf buddies
- Link to current conditions

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| da Surf Engine | $6.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/da-surf-engine/id1204752987/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Just Doesn’t Work

*2018-02-05, version 1.2*

The app just doesn’t work, says “no surf spots” in my area (I live along the Jersey Shore where there are plenty of spots), even when I hit “Any” on every parameter. Support is unresponsive to emails, too.

**Developer response:** Hi, Did you receive the response to your e-mail I sent you last night?  That was our first message that we received from you.  We're confident we can help you fix your problem, if we can get some additional feedback from you.  We also put video tutorials together for you on our YouTube channel "da Surf Engine App" to help users understand how to use the app in case there is any confusion. 

Please message us for more info.  Thank you!

Jennifer

### 5/5 — So far so good.

*2018-01-25, version 1.2*

Just getting in to this app, but after a couple of days I can see that it is well thought out and will really be a useful tool to have in the quiver.

### 5/5 — Like a yellow pages directory for surf spots

*2017-12-27, version 1.2*

I like how the app has a very organized listing of surf spot information with no confusing graphics!

## Frequently asked questions about da Surf Engine

### What is da Surf Engine?

da Surf Engine is a mobile application designed to help surfers discover their perfect waves and connect with other surfers. It provides detailed information on over 8,000 surf spots globally, allowing users to search based on numerous wave and environmental criteria.

### How does da Surf Engine help plan surf trips?

The app allows users to search by seasonality, view average weather and water temperatures for travel months, and create a 'sand bucket list' of desired surf spots. This makes it an excellent tool for planning surf travel adventures.

### Can I find other surfers using da Surf Engine?

Yes, da Surf Engine includes a feature to find surf buddies based on your surf style preferences. You can make friends nearby and around the world, facilitating group surf trips and shared experiences.

### Does da Surf Engine provide real-time surf conditions?

While da Surf Engine provides detailed spot information and allows users to save favorite spots, it links out to external services like Surfline and Magic Seaweed for current conditions and forecasts where available. It's a starting point for finding waves.

### What kind of information is available on surf detail pages?

Surf detail pages offer wave/surf break stats in an easy-to-read format, links to current conditions and forecasts, media, directions to spots (when available), personal notes, and public reviews from other surfers.

### Is da Surf Engine suitable for beginners?

The app allows searching by surf style and experience level, making it helpful for beginners. However, it emphasizes that users should always consider the actual conditions on any given day before heading out, even if a wave is listed as beginner-friendly.

### What devices does da Surf Engine support?

da Surf Engine is available for iPhone and iPod devices. The app is rated for ages 4 and up.

### When was da Surf Engine last updated?

The latest version of da Surf Engine is 1.2, which was last updated on October 31, 2017. The app was initially released on March 2, 2017.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2017-10-31

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Bug fixes 
- Performance improvements 
- Spot search fine tune.

### 1.1 — 2017-08-31

- Spot search optimisation
- Performance improvements 
- Added smart link to download the app.

### 1.0 — 2017-03-02

No release notes.

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