# Lazy Surfer — Personalized Surf Report

> Personalized surf reports and forecasts with condition-based alerts. (iPhone/iPad app by NJP Consulting LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lazy-surfer/id1450887020 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [NJP Consulting LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450887019)
- Category: Sports, Weather
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 499 App Store ratings · 103 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 95 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-02-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lazy-surfer/id1450887020/reviews.md

## What is Lazy Surfer?

Did a swell come through where the waves, wind and tide lined up just right? Want to get a personalized report and forecast with alerts for those conditions? Make sure you remember those conditions by logging a session in Lazy Surfer.

Once you do, Lazy Surfer will alert you the next time those same conditions occur. It'll also allow you to see a 16-day personalized report and forecast so that you can plan ahead.

Features include 

- Alerts for your favorite conditions

- Personalized predictions for how good the surf is going to be at all your favorite spots

- Ability to share session information with all your friends.

Lazy Surfer doesn't try to forecast nearshore conditions - if you've ever used the popular nearshore forecasting websites like Surfline and Magicseaweed you know that they are often very far off from the true conditions. Instead, Lazy Surfer uses real data from buoys to pinpoint the exact conditions that result in good waves at your favorite surf spots. 

Surfline or MagicSeaweed also don't take your personal taste in waves into account - they give a one-size-fits-all rating to waves. But you might like bigger, pitchier waves whereas your friends might like mid-sized roll-ier waves. Lazy Surfer can give each of you a personalized report so that you can tell when and where it's best for you to paddle out.

Like anything worthwhile, Lazy Surfer requires some effort on your part before it pays off. The more sessions you add the better information Lazy Surfer will give you. Try adding at least 5 sessions in different conditions at a single spot. We guarantee that you'll find Lazy Surfer to be an invaluable addition to your surf forecasting arsenal.

Lazy Surfer began as a tool to help its creator, Nick Peterson, learn the intricacies of his local San Diego surf breaks. Not content with fighting the crowd at the same old beach break for every swell, he built Lazy Surfer so that he could tease out good sets of conditions at the more fickle, less popular spots along the coast. With alerts, forecasts and machine-learning powered predictions Lazy Surfer is the tool surfers need in order to score on the days when everyone else thinks it’s flat.


Privacy Policy - https://lazysurfer.app/privacy_policy.html
Terms of Use - https://lazysurfer.app/terms_and_conditions.html

## Key features

- Personalized surf condition alerts
- 16-day personalized forecast
- Log surf sessions
- Share session information
- Buoy data for accurate forecasts
- Customizable wave preference reports

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lazy Surfer Pro (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Lazy Surfer Pro (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| Lazy Surfer Pro (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Lazy Surfer Pro (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| Lazy Surfer Pro (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Lazy Surfer Pro (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| Lazy Surfer Pro (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| Lazy Surfer Pro (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Lazy Surfer Pro (Monthyl) | $7.99 | per month |
| Lazy Surfer Pro (Semi-Yearly) | $29.99 | per 6 months |


## What do users think of Lazy Surfer?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🤙 Accurate forecasts
- 📝 Detailed session logging
- 🎯 Personalized spot recommendations
- 🗺️ Comprehensive spot coverage
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💰 Free with paid upgrade option
- 🤝 Responsive developer support

**Cons**

- 🐛 Session recording issues
- 🕰️ Slow app performance
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 📊 Confusing data visualization
- 🗺️ Lack of built-in spot map

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App freezing when saving new sessions
- Inconsistent wave height reporting

**Most requested features**

- Apple Watch integration
- Ability to add friends and share sessions
- More detailed wave height/period forecasts
- Offline mode for session logging

## Recent user reviews (10 of 103)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lazy-surfer/id1450887020/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Surf sessions don’t record

*2025-09-27, version 1.36.58*

The main reason I don’t upgrade to the paid subscription is that the sessions never log. I have sent countless reports but the issue has never been acknowledged or resolved. This didn’t happen last summer with the app so I’m not sure changed. Otherwise the layout is great and forecasts are helpful.

### 1/5 — Not so lazy

*2025-01-10*

Seems like a lot of stuffing around to get it to work, I/m lazy enough not to worry about finishing this off

### 5/5 — Great app

*2024-08-20, version 1.36.58*

I like how you can create your own spots with ease. My only suggestion is to be able to see all of your spots on a map. Maybe a map button on the bottom where you can see all your spots and see a preview of how it’s doing.

### 5/5 — Exact predictions on any spot

*2024-08-12, version 1.36.58*

This app is super accurate. I went to my local spot just to see how it compared and it was spot on

### 5/5 — Surfline but cheaper and better

*2024-07-06*

This app is great I just got into body boarding and finding a spot has been challenging there so much information that Surfline dose not  have. It’s also really organized and easy to find your spots and the session tracking is definitely gonna help me because I can track my progress and write notes to know what to improve on overall w app and it’s $50 cheaper than Surfline. Overall l Surfline w lazy surfer

### 5/5 — Super Cool

*2024-06-12, version 1.36.58*

Super stoked about the app, so cool how it takes observations into account with raw data to know when a spot will work best for you. Can’t wait to see how it’ll evolve!

### 1/5 — Not a free trial!

*2024-04-06, version 1.36.58*

I signed up for a free 2 week trial, but was immediately charged for the monthly auto-renewal. Requested a refund, hopefully it will be honored.

### 2/5 — Limited userbility

*2024-01-09*

Some good features. Pretty standard data though. Very limited to find data for specific beaches as it only shows your best bet (which is just geographically suggested) or pre programmed spots. Id prefer to be able to view data for all beaches and make my own decision. Not just data for a suggested location at 1 or 2 local beaches. The best bet bubble is annoying as it’s huge and in the way on the map. It can’t be removed. 
And seriously, only in mph and feet?

### 4/5 — Almost there

*2023-08-16*

A friend and I thought this up before we knew this existed. How great it would be to have an app that captured the perfect conditions and alerted us when they repeated? Unfortunately it’s not that easy. Even when things seem to be just like last time it’s not. Something is missing. I wish the interface was easier to navigate, like an apple product. Unfortunately I find it difficult to see and do anything useful with the app so I rarely use it.

**Developer response:** Hey nonyobusiness! Thanks a ton for the review - could you email me at nickp@lazysurfer.app? I'd love to try to dig in with you on what's missing!

### 4/5 — Great session tracker

*2023-08-05, version 1.36.45*

Love this app and the more I use it the better the predictions get.  Love making notes about things that happened, stand out waves and whining surfed with.

## Frequently asked questions about Lazy Surfer

### What does Lazy Surfer do?

Lazy Surfer provides personalized surf reports and forecasts. It uses real buoy data to predict wave conditions at your favorite surf spots and sends alerts when your preferred conditions are met. You can also log your surf sessions to help the app learn and improve its predictions for you.

### How does Lazy Surfer personalize surf forecasts?

Unlike generic surf forecasting sites, Lazy Surfer takes your personal wave preferences into account. It allows you to define what kind of waves you like, such as bigger or mid-sized, and provides personalized reports so you know when and where it's best for you to surf.

### What are the key features of Lazy Surfer?

Key features include alerts for your favorite surf conditions, personalized predictions for wave quality at your favorite spots, and the ability to log sessions. It also offers a 16-day personalized report and forecast, and allows you to share session information with friends.

### Is Lazy Surfer free to use?

The application is free to download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases. The description suggests that the more sessions you log, the better the information the app provides, implying that some features or enhanced functionality might be tied to usage or potential purchases.

### How does Lazy Surfer differ from other surf forecasting apps?

Lazy Surfer differentiates itself by focusing on personalized reports based on real buoy data rather than nearshore conditions, which it claims are often inaccurate. It also considers individual preferences for wave types, unlike one-size-fits-all ratings found on other popular surf forecasting websites.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.37.33 — 2026-06-17

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.37.32 — 2026-06-12

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.37.31 — 2026-06-07

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.37.13 — 2026-05-30

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.37.12 — 2026-05-29

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

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