Rip Curl Search GPS

Rip Curl Search GPS

The Ultimate Surf Tracking App

923 ratings
426 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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User reviews

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.

Should be called RipOff

So you buy a GPS watch from ripcurl years back and then several more for your kids all the while spending decent money on the watch with the understanding you can track each other, share surf sessions etc on your mobile device then a me release comes along and they start charging a fee for it. You pay good $$ for the watch originally because of the ability to use it with the app on your device - mainly when traveling and no laptop. Now the app charges $$. No thanks.
The tech folks said it was from surfline, I don’t want it and don’t need it. Just want it the way it was before.
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Is ok but often glitches

The app is not available on Android devices
The watch often struggles to find the gps signal early in the morning in Western Australia
Some days the watch does not record any waves, but still counts paddles and distance travelled during a session. Other days it just starts counting waves while sitting on your board
You have to reset the watch monthly if you surf a lot
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User experience

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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.