Best apps like North Forecasting

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Updated September 2026

North Forecasting is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

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HopeWaves
HopeWaves
HopeWaves
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Access real-time HD beach webcam snapshots and 16-day wave forecasts for Rhode Island. Get tide information and live buoy data to track current swell conditions. Widgets are available for home and lock screens.

HD beach webcam snapshots16-day wave forecastingTide information
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SurfSignal
SurfSignal
SurfSignal
Wind & Surf Forecast Alerts
Free

This app provides personalized daily alerts for optimal surfing, kiting, and windsurfing conditions based on your chosen spots and preferred wind, swell, and tide settings. It offers a clear timeline of all your spots and allows you to sync planned sessions directly to your calendar.

Personalized spot selectionCustomizable condition rulesDaily clear signal alerts
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Surf forecast | Surfnerd
Surf forecast | Surfnerd
Surf forecast | Surfnerd
Wind, swell & tide reports
Free

Get accurate, real-time surf forecasts including wind, swell, and tide information on a single screen. Explore surf spots, receive smart alerts for changing conditions, and log your sessions to improve your wave reading skills.

Real-time surf forecastsWind, swell, and tide on one screenInteractive surf maps
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Wave Chicken Surf Forecast
Wave Chicken Surf Forecast
Wave Chicken Surf Forecast
10 day surf & wind forecasts
Free

Get free 10-day surf, wind, and tide forecasts for surf spots worldwide. Access detailed information for over 176 countries.

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Swell Scope - Surf Forecast
Swell Scope - Surf Forecast
Swell Scope - Surf Forecast
Swell Analyzer & Surf Journal
Free

This app allows users to create custom surf spots globally by dropping pins and provides detailed forecast data from premier weather models. It features a surf journal with auto-import and trend charts to help users make informed decisions about their sessions.

Custom surf spot creation worldwide14-day detailed weather forecastSurf journal with auto-import
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Current - Surf Forecast
Current - Surf Forecast
Current - Surf Forecast
Hyperlocal surf forecasts
Free

Get detailed, physics-based surf forecasts for California breaks. See wave height, how waves break, swell details, wind, tide, and water temperature. A free daily forecast is available, with premium features for multi-day predictions and advanced statistics.

Physics-based surf forecastsWave break type predictionSwell partitions and timeline
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The Buoy
The Buoy
The Buoy
Real-time swell updates
Free

Get real-time ocean swell updates including size, period, and direction. This app combines buoy data with surf forecasts to help you plan your sessions and save your favorite conditions.

Real-time swell dataSwell size, period, and directionSurf forecast integration
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