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Updated July 2026
Surf Captain
Surf Captain
Weather Captain
⚽ Sports
☀️ Weather

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Windfinder Pro: Wind & Weather#1

Windfinder Pro: Wind & Weather by Windfinder.com

Tides, waves & storm forecast
Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
4.7😊(2.2K ratings)
$12.99In-App Purchases
#29in Weather
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Get detailed wind, wave, tide, and weather forecasts for over 160,000 locations worldwide. Real-time measurements from thousands of weather stations and animated wind maps help you plan your outdoor activities.

What We Love

  • 👍 Accurate wind and weather forecasts
  • 🚀 Helpful for planning outdoor activities
  • 💡 Useful for boating, fishing, and watersports
  • 🗺️ Detailed wind and weather maps

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional inaccuracies in forecasts
  • 🔀 Inconsistencies between standard and pro forecasts
  • 📱 Suboptimal user interface in recent updates
Spitcast Surf Report#2

Spitcast Surf Report by Jack Mullis

California Surfing Forecast
Strong Contender
☀️ Weather
4.7(408 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Get accurate surf forecasts for numerous locations across Northern and Southern California. This app interprets buoy data to provide easy-to-understand surf reports, helping surfers plan their next session.

Surf Report Buoys by Buoywatch#3

Surf Report Buoys by Buoywatch by Pablo Paciello

Wave Weather & Surfing NOAA
Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.8(30 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Get real-time marine weather buoy data for surfing. Avoid inaccurate forecasts by checking actual wave conditions, swell size, direction, and wind. Receive notifications for optimal surf and access historical charts.

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Get detailed surf forecasts with tide charts, wind direction, and 7-day predictions. Visualize conditions with stunning graphics and receive alerts for your ideal surfing times. Plan your next session with ease, even offline.

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Buoycast: NOAA Buoys & Weather
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Access real-time marine weather observations from NOAA buoys and NOAA marine forecasts. Get tide predictions, hourly forecasts, and stay updated on watches and advisories. Pro features include interactive weather maps and custom notifications.

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Access comprehensive NOAA marine weather data, including real-time buoy readings, 5-day forecasts, and historical wave trends. Visualize data with map overlays and receive severe weather alerts. An Apple Watch app is also available.

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