Surf Sessions

Surf Sessions

Log your Surfing

5 ratings
3 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 11, 2014
  • September 14, 2026

Features

Background Location Access

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Effortlessly track your surfing sessions by automatically downloading buoy data for waves, wind, and tide. Integrate your workouts with the Health App to estimate calories burned and maintain a comprehensive fitness plan. Your data remains private and securely stored on your device.

✓Automatic buoy data download
✓Session recording and rating
✓Calorie burn estimation
✓Health App integration
✓Private iCloud backup
✓Secret spot protection
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What's New in Surf Sessions

3.7

September 14, 2026

Updated for iOS 27

User reviews

Nice simple app but clearly USA centric

I really like this app. I don’t have a smart watch and this is great for tracking my surfing.

But it doesn’t connect to NZ wave and weather data. Also there doesn’t seem to be anyway to export a report like into excel.

An annoying bug, because it doesn’t automatically collect wave and weather data when you manually load information, you have to load location, then wave size, then the rest… do it in another order the session crashes and you have to start again.

As I said not I have worked out the quirks it’s a fun app to have.
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Update lost all data. No response.

EDIT: the developer intentionally lost all of the sessions and spots according to 2.0 notes. That is the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard.

I used to like this app. I started using it to track my surf sessions. Then it updated with a new interface and logo and LOST ALL my sessions and saved spots.
I emailed the developer a week ago, no response at all.
Unacceptable from both a technical AND a customer support perspective.
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Response from developer

I am really sorry about your data loss. It was due to 2 reasons: 1) (My fault) I made this app for free in my spare time. As such, I didn't update the app for a while. Apple came up with a new way to sync data between devices after I published the first version of my app. I didn't bother to update to the new method for a few years, because I had other things to do, I wasn't charging money for it, and I didn't think anyone but me was actually using the app. If I would have updated sooner, I could have pulled all of the data into the new way to sync. 2) In an update to iOS, Apple broke the old way to sync data. This meant the the data on your device was no longer syncing to other devices, and as soon as you switched phones, the data would be gone. This completely cut off my access to the data, so I couldn't even copy the data over to the new sync method. I actually spent some money to talk with Apple Developer Support to find a way to access the data, but they said they doubt Apple will fix the bug because my method was deprecated (shouldn't be used anymore). It was really frustrating to me because I also lost all of my data too. I certainly understand why you are upset. I would have emailed back and explained the situation, but I never saw your email. Due to a small number of review, I didn't see this review until just now. I hope you can try the new version of the app. It has been rewritten to sync data much better and to improve the auto-recording. It is now syncing in the same way that Apple syncs data for their apps (like weather, stocks, news, etc). If I know that more people are using the app, I will put more effort to keep the app up-to-date and working.

Geo-Location

Luv this app, helpful for keeping up with my sessions and the surf data. But the Geo-location doesn't seem to work anymore. It used to record my sessions automatically but now doesn't...please fix. Thx.

Response from developer

The new version of the app should fix your problem. But if it ever stops working, you can also try disabling and re-enabling the auto record feature. That will reset the auto record and should get it working again.

FAQ

How does Surf Sessions track my surfing?

Surf Sessions automatically downloads buoy data for waves, wind, and tide when you finish a surfing session. It then prompts you to record the session and allows you to rate it directly from a notification.

Can Surf Sessions estimate calories burned?

Yes, Surf Sessions estimates the calories you burned while surfing. This data can then be shared with the Health App as part of your overall fitness tracking.

Is my surfing data private with Surf Sessions?

Yes, all your data is stored on your phone and backed up in your private iCloud space. The developer cannot access your location or personal data, ensuring your secret spots remain secret.

What devices does Surf Sessions support?

Surf Sessions is available for iPhone and iPad devices.

How often is Surf Sessions updated?

The latest version is 3.6, last updated on February 27, 2026. The developer is actively seeking feedback to fix bugs and improve the app.

What is the age rating for Surf Sessions?

Surf Sessions has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

Does Surf Sessions have ads?

No, Surf Sessions does not contain advertisements.

What is the user rating for Surf Sessions?

Surf Sessions has a rating of 3.6 stars based on 5 ratings.