# Surf Sessions — Record your Surfing

> Automatic surfing session tracker with buoy data and fitness integration. (iPhone/iPad app by Christopher Slade.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-sessions/id935513127 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Christopher Slade](https://appshunter.io/developer/647490175)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Sports
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-11-11
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-sessions/id935513127/reviews.md

## What is Surf Sessions?

Surf Session makes it really easy to track your surfing. Just setup surf spots with a parking location, enable auto-record, and every time you finish surfing your phone will automatically download some buoy data (waves, wind, and tide) and notify you to record it. You can even rate your session right from the notification.

You can also integrate your surfing into an overall fitness plan. This app will estimate the calories you burned while surfing and then share your surfing workouts with the Health App.

All of your data is stored on your phone and backed up in your private iCloud space. The developer cannot see your location or data. You secret spots will remain secret.

Please provide feedback. I will do my best to fix bugs and improve this app.

## Key features

- Automatic buoy data download
- Session recording and rating
- Calorie burn estimation
- Health App integration
- Private iCloud backup
- Secret spot protection

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-sessions/id935513127/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Nice simple app but clearly USA centric

*2022-02-25*

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.

### 1/5 — Update lost all data. No response.

*2018-08-31, version 2.1*

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.

### 3/5 — Geo-Location

*2016-07-21, version 1.3*

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.

## Frequently asked questions about Surf Sessions

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.6 — 2026-02-27

Added weather to current conditions.

### 3.5 — 2026-02-26

Some behind the scene changes. I also updated the Map with bigger icons.

### 3.4.4 — 2025-09-15

Updated for iOS 26. New Liquid Glass Icon.

### 3.4.3 — 2025-04-13

Updated widget to still display when text is large.

### 3.4.2 — 2024-04-05

Fixed a bug in the settings view, that didn't show the default location.

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