# SandBar: Surf Fishing AI — Bite forecasts & catch log

> Surf fishing bite forecasts, catch logging, and AI fish identification. (iPhone/iPad app by Ryan Scheinman.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbar-surf-fishing-ai/id6796535026 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ryan Scheinman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891162003)
- Category: Sports, Weather
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 22 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-26
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbar-surf-fishing-ai/id6796535026/reviews.md

## What is SandBar?

Surf fishing is mostly waiting. SandBar tells you when to stop.

It pulls live tide, swell, wind, water temperature and barometric
pressure for your specific beach, then scores it for the species you're
actually after. Stripers and pompano want almost opposite conditions, so
one generic "fishing forecast" was never going to work. Switch species,
get a different score.

WHAT YOU GET

Bite Score
A 0-100 score for your beach, right now, broken down into what's driving
it. Outgoing tide ripping? That helps. Water still at 48F? That hurts.
Every factor is explained in plain English, so you learn to read
conditions instead of just trusting a number.

7-Day Windows
See the best two-hour windows for the whole week before you commit to a
drive. Compare all your target species across all seven days in one grid.

Your Catch Book
Every fish logs with the exact conditions that produced it: tide stage,
swell, wind, water temp, moon, pressure. After a season you'll see your
own patterns. Your best tide. Your best water temp. Which setup actually
produces. Not somebody else's advice from a forum in 2009.

AI Fish ID
Point your camera at the fish. Get the species, the confidence, and the
features that identified it, so you learn to tell a weakfish from a
juvenile bass yourself.

Rigs and Bait
Fishfinder, high-low, dropper loop, teaser rigs, drawn out so you can
tie them from the picture. Cut bait guides by region and season.
Recommendations matched to tonight's conditions and the gear you
actually own.

Your Spots
Drop pins on satellite imagery, mark troughs, bars, cuts and rips, and
compare every spot you fish by current score. Your coordinates never
leave your phone. Ever.

Bite Alerts
Get told 90 minutes before a good window opens. Never during a high surf
advisory, a marine warning, or a thunderstorm. The safety check
overrides the bite score, always.

BUILT ON REAL DATA
Live tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS, offshore conditions from NDBC
buoys, and forecasts from the National Weather Service.

HONEST ABOUT WHAT IT IS
The bite score is a model built on conditions data and angler knowledge.
It is not a guarantee. Fish do what they want. When data is missing, the
app says so instead of making something up. There's even an achievement
for catching fish when the app said you wouldn't.

SANDBAR PREMIUM
Free includes today's bite score for one spot and one species, plus live
conditions and 5 logged catches.

Premium unlocks the 7-day forecast, unlimited spots and species,
unlimited catch logging with pattern insights, the full gear locker and
rig recommender, unlimited AI scans, and bite window alerts.

$9.99/month or $39.99/year with a 3-day free trial.

Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the
period ends. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings.

Currently supports US coastlines, where NOAA data is available.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Species-specific bite score
- 7-day bite window forecasts
- Personalized catch log with pattern insights
- AI fish identification
- Rig and bait recommendations
- Customizable fishing spot mapping
- Safety-first bite alerts

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SandBar Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| SandBar Premium | $29.99 | per year |



## Frequently asked questions about SandBar

### What is SandBar's bite score?

SandBar provides a 0-100 bite score for your specific beach and target species, broken down by contributing factors like tide, swell, and water temperature. This score helps you understand the current conditions driving potential fish activity.

### How does SandBar help me learn about fishing conditions?

Each factor contributing to the bite score is explained in plain English, allowing you to learn how to interpret conditions yourself rather than just relying on a number. The app also logs exact conditions for each catch, helping you identify your personal patterns.

### What are the subscription options for SandBar?

SandBar offers a premium subscription for $9.99 per month or $39.99 per year, which includes a 3-day free trial. Premium unlocks features like the 7-day forecast, unlimited spots and species, and bite window alerts.

### Can I cancel my SandBar subscription?

Yes, subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription directly within your App Store account settings.

### Does SandBar have ads?

No, SandBar is ad-free. The application does not contain advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience.

### What devices does SandBar support?

SandBar is currently supported on iPhone and iPad devices. The app is designed to be accessible on Apple's mobile and tablet platforms.

### How often is SandBar updated?

SandBar was last updated on August 26, 2026, with version 1.0.0. While this is the initial release date provided, users can expect future updates to enhance features and address any issues.

### What is the age rating for SandBar?

SandBar has an age rating of 4+. This indicates that the content is generally suitable for all ages, with minimal or no objectionable material.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.0 — 2026-08-26

No release notes.

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