Rip Curl Search GPS

Rip Curl Search GPS

The Ultimate Surf Tracking App

923 ratings
428 reviews
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Track your surfing sessions with detailed metrics, relive your best waves, and connect with a global community. Plan your surf with real-time conditions and compete with friends.

Real-time surf conditions
Detailed session tracking
Wave replay and trace maps
Leaderboard competitions
Social sharing of sessions
Apple Watch compatibility
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What's New in Rip Curl Search GPS

3.0.22

May 27, 2026

Small one this time. We're not going to dress it up. Mostly under-the-hood housekeeping so the app keeps running clean and we get a clearer picture of what's actually useful versus what's just sitting there taking up space. The less interesting this update looks, the harder it's working in the background. Think of it as us paying attention. We're tracking what's worth building next so the bigger releases land on instinct, not guesswork. Your sessions, your privacy, your data settings: all exactly where you left them. Nothing changed there. In this update: Behind-the-scenes analytics tuning so we know what to build next General housekeeping and stability Back to your regularly scheduled surfing.

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Speech less

Wasting money

Buggy McBummerson

I’ve been so excited to try out one of the search watches. Too bad I have not been paying attention or doing much research on how the product has been performing.

As someone who’s made Bluetooth products before, I have a ton of grace for early hardware versions. The search 2 firmware and app are terrible. After 1st connecting the app and watch, I’ve spent about 4 hours trying to get the watch to reconnect with the app. Even after updating the firmware and going through all the steps, it’s still not syncing up. Total fail. I’m shocked they want to charge $3/mo for a product they can’t even connect to the app.

There are some other big missed, on first pairing, it’d be nice if the watch could be configured by the phone’s time. There is no error handling in the Bluetooth string.

Ton of other stuff that’s wrong. I guess I bought myself an expensive water proof watch. Highly recommend NOT spending the $200 + on this product.
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Rip curl watch

Great piece of tech

Apple Watch Compatibility Limited

After logging a 2+ hour session at Trestles, the session never synced to the app on my iPhone nor to Surfline. The session was logged and synced to Apple Fitness.

Terrible app b

Terrible app. It’s not at all clear how to download sessions, syncing does not work. And being forced to subscribe is akin to robbery. Bad form, RipCurl.

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App crashes on startup

Bug

Sync issues between watch and app

Bug

Incorrect data recording (waves, distance, etc.)

Bug

Login/account problems

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Add support for other activities (running, cycling, etc.)

Feature

Improve data export options

Feature

Integrate with other fitness apps (Strava, Apple Health, etc.)

Feature

Add more customization options

Feature

Improve wave tracking accuracy

Feature

FAQ

What does the Rip Curl Search GPS app do?

This app is designed to enhance your surfing experience. It allows you to track every surf session with detailed metrics, relive your waves with replays and maps, and plan your surfs using real-time conditions. You can also connect with other surfers and compete on leaderboards.

What are the key features of the Rip Curl Search GPS app?

Key features include real-time surf conditions powered by Surfline, detailed tracking of wave count, paddle count, speed, and distance. Users can also replay sessions with Surfline Cam Rewind, trace their breaks on maps, compete in 'Boss of the Break®' challenges, and share their sessions socially.

How much does the Rip Curl Search GPS app cost?

A monthly or annual subscription is required to track surfs using a Rip Curl Search GPS Watch or Apple Watch. The subscription includes a free trial, and you can cancel anytime before it ends. To avoid charges, cancel at least 24 hours before the trial concludes.

What devices is the Rip Curl Search GPS app compatible with?

The app is compatible with the Rip Curl Search GPS Watch (Gen 2 & 3) and Apple Watch. It also requires a Surfline account for Surfline Cam Rewind functionality.

What are common use cases for the Rip Curl Search GPS app?

Common use cases include tracking personal surfing performance to improve skills, planning surf trips by checking real-time conditions and forecasts, competing with friends and other surfers on leaderboards, and sharing surf achievements with a community.