# Surf Watch — Surf Forecast & Wave Tracking > Surf forecast and session tracking for surfers on iPhone and Apple Watch. (iPhone/iPad app by Evie Digital.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-watch/id1080554372 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Evie Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1138174961) - Category: Health & Fitness, Weather - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.10/5 from 414 App Store ratings · 214 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 26.2 · 35 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2016-02-12 - Data updated: 2026-08-02 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-watch/id1080554372/reviews.md ## What is Surf Watch? Surf Watch gives you immediate, timely, and accurate surf forecast data, effortlessly through both your iPhone and Apple Watch. Surf Watch provides you with powerful and beautiful complications so that you are always aware of the surf conditions at a glance. Surf Watch tracks your surf sessions and provides you with a full session replay, integration with Apple’s Health Kit, health statistics, wave analysis, board selection, condition analysis, and sharing. “Once you start using Surf Watch for your sessions, you will feel not want to surf without it. Surf Watch will always have a strong focus on providing surf forecasts to you in the most useful and elegant ways and has continued to do this with the most recent release of the pro-series complications, which take full advantage of the latest OS features. However, Surf Watch now offers an intensely comprehensive surf-session tracking update, with a best-in-class tracking algorithm, that allows you to replay your ENTIRE session. Better yet, you can now share this with all of your friends with ease.” - Surf Watch Team. We appreciate all of the feedback and support and we really hope you enjoy using Surf Watch as much as we have! Please note that GPS related activity, can have an impact on your battery life, so be sure to keep your devices charged and ready for each surf. Run your Apple Watch under cold water after each surf, and turn the crown to remove sand particles and a potential build-up of salt. 100% of the core Surf Watch features are free (this includes a 5-day surf forecast, complications and full surf-session analysis)! We have included advanced-use features and pro-series complications that require an in-App Purchase or subscriptions to be made. These features include: + Ability to store more of your favorite spots (up to 20) + Access to all of the Surf Watch themes + Ability to drop unlimited Proximity Beacons. + Pro-series complications. The terms and conditions of use can be found here: https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/7989817 Look out for further updates and features. There is a lot in Pipe :-) Enjoy & GO SURFING. ## Key features - Real-time surf forecast data - Apple Watch complications - Surf session tracking - Session replay and analysis - Health Kit integration - Shareable session data ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Surf Watch Pro - Yearly | $39.99 | per year | | Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Surface Pro | $164.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 214) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-watch/id1080554372/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Ultra 3 not supported *2026-05-12, version 11.09* 13/05/26 - no good for Apple Watch Ultras. In discussions with developers with initial discussions of support but they’ve gone quiet. Sounds like they’ve moved on to other projects. Do not subscribe/ waste of money. Trying ti get refund but not looking good ———— Edit: trying new update. Subscribed but unable to access the phone faces or pro complications. Unable to contact developers. HELP! ———————————— Edit: lost access when upgrading to ultra 3. Emails returned undelivered when seeking support. —————— Was having issues with complications and registration but developers were really great and helped fix issues really quickly. Really happy with the app. Looks great, works great. Only negative to mention is a 3hr surf will wipe the battery. Going from fully charged to 10% on my 1 year old series 5. I’ve not seen the same battery usage with the Apple activity app. It would be awesome if the complications were available to pick from for the phone’s home screen widget also. 😬👍🏼 ### 1/5 — Ultra 3 not supported *2026-03-01, version 11.07* Edit: trying new update. Subscribed but unable to access the phone faces or pro complications. Unable to contact developers. HELP! ———————————— Edit: lost access when upgrading to ultra 3. Emails returned undelivered when seeking support. —————— Was having issues with complications and registration but developers were really great and helped fix issues really quickly. Really happy with the app. Looks great, works great. Only negative to mention is a 3hr surf will wipe the battery. Going from fully charged to 10% on my 1 year old series 5. I’ve not seen the same battery usage with the Apple activity app. It would be awesome if the complications were available to pick from for the phone’s home screen widget also. 😬👍🏼 ### 1/5 — Ultra 3 not supported *2026-02-20, version 11.06* Edit: lost access when upgrading to ultra 3. Emails returned undelivered when seeking support. —————— Was having issues with complications and registration but developers were really great and helped fix issues really quickly. Really happy with the app. Looks great, works great. Only negative to mention is a 3hr surf will wipe the battery. Going from fully charged to 10% on my 1 year old series 5. I’ve not seen the same battery usage with the Apple activity app. It would be awesome if the complications were available to pick from for the phone’s home screen widget also. 😬👍🏼 ### 2/5 — Awaiting response from support. *2026-01-05, version 10.08* I wasn’t able to give a good rating of this app. I feel it worked well years ago when I first purchased. Now it does not sync at all with between watch and phone Hope to get the app working! ### 1/5 — Freezes when open *2025-10-24, version 10.08* I can’t get past the first screens ### 1/5 — Stuck on “getting spot” *2025-07-15, version 10.08* Can’t even get past “getting spot” screen on Apple Watch. Stuck there forever. ### 2/5 — Not updating *2025-07-01, version 10.08* App does not update. Stuck on 18 March and no way to reset that I am aware of. ### 1/5 — Complications won't load *2025-02-26, version 10.08* I was excited about this because I don't like subscriptions and could pay a flat rate to get the complications to work on my watch. However they aren't loading. When I go to help and support and click on location it takes me to a settings page but there is no way to turn it on. I've gone in through settings from privacy and location and it doesn't even show the app in there. I have a series 6 watch and 16 iPhone. The email help and support doesn't work and when I click on the website button it takes me to spam. ### 2/5 — It’s good, but glitchy *2025-02-14, version 10.08* It’s probably the best surf watch app I’ve found, but still a bit buggy. Several of the features don’t work, or even show up. Needs a few big fixes ### 1/5 — al momento scarso *2025-01-01* ho acquistato la versione pro ma non è più funzionante, hanno cambiato gestione e applicato solo abbonamenti, ho buttato i soldi.pessimi ## Frequently asked questions about Surf Watch ### What does Surf Watch do? Surf Watch provides immediate and accurate surf forecast data directly to your iPhone and Apple Watch. It also offers comprehensive surf session tracking, allowing you to replay and analyze your entire session. ### What are the key features of Surf Watch? Key features include real-time surf forecasts, Apple Watch complications for at-a-glance conditions, detailed surf session tracking with replays, wave analysis, board selection, condition analysis, and the ability to share your sessions. ### Is Surf Watch free to use? The core features of Surf Watch, including a 5-day surf forecast, complications, and full surf-session analysis, are free. Advanced features and pro-series complications require an in-app purchase or subscription. ### What devices is Surf Watch compatible with? Surf Watch is designed for use with both iPhone and Apple Watch, leveraging the capabilities of both devices for forecasts and session tracking. ### How can I use Surf Watch to improve my surfing? By providing accurate forecasts, you can plan your surf sessions effectively. The detailed session tracking allows you to analyze your performance, understand wave conditions, and identify areas for improvement. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 11.09 — 2026-03-02 Surf watch keeps getting glassier! The following are included in this version: New Watch Complications Four new complications for Infograph and Modular watch faces: - Wind Direction — Circular complication showing current wind direction using custom directional icons - Wind Speed (Corner) — Corner gauge showing live wind speed against today's forecast range, with compass direction label - Tide Height (Corner) — Corner gauge showing current tide height within the day's tidal range, with rising/falling indicator - Tide Chart — Smoother tide curve on the modular large face, now using natural sine-wave interpolation Swell Chart - Swell direction arrows now appear beneath each bar, showing where the swell is travelling - Y-axis minimum raised to 6ft for better readability on small swell days Bug Fixes & Polish - Toolbar buttons on the Spots sheet are now white for better visibility - Removed a stray navigation button from the Sessions page ### 11.08 — 2026-03-01 Surf watch keeps getting glassier! The following are included in this version: Apple Watch • Your watch now refreshes forecasts automatically every 4 hours - no need to open the iPhone app to keep complications up to date • Heart rate tracking with real-time zone display during workouts Improvements • Session cards now flip to reveal sharing controls • Updated domain to surfwatch.live • Various stability and performance improvements Feedback & Support • New AI-powered feedback chat in Settings - tap to submit feature requests or report problems directly within the app ### 11.07 — 2026-02-22 Surf watch keeps getting glassier! The following are included in this version: Session Sharing - Share your sessions with a unique link - Claim your personal handle (surfwatch.io/u/yourname) - Control visibility per session — keep some private, share others - Granular privacy controls in Settings Split Scrubber for Downwind & Kite - New speed chart for scrubbing through splits - Camera follows your position as you scrub - See real-time speed, heading, and distance stats Replay Mode Improvements - Refined UI with glass buttons and time labels - Better chart sizing and smoother scrubbing - Haptic feedback and improved button positioning ### 11.06 — 2026-02-17 Surf watch keeps getting glassier! The following are included in this version: - Session Replay: Play back your session on the map with animated route, heart rate chart, and wave markers - Enhanced Session Details: Scrub through your route to see cumulative distance, wave stats, and detailed info at any point - Horizontal Map Controls: Cleaner floating controls bar that adapts to sheet position - Delete Sessions: Remove Surface-tracked sessions directly from the app - Improved Watch Display: Better visibility in bright sunlight with white metric labels - Current Speed on Watch: See real-time speed for Foil-Downwind and Kite workouts - Session Cards: Quickly see workout type (Surf, Foil, Downwind, Kite) and fastest split times - Cloud Thumbnails: Spot map images load faster from the cloud - Infograph Complications: New watch face complications for Infograph - Forecast Icons: Wind and swell indicators on the forecast page - Compass Sync: Map rotation now syncs with compass heading - 2D/3D Map Toggle: Camera properly resets when switching map modes ### 11.05 — 2026-02-16 Surf watch keeps getting glassier! The following are included in this version: Enhanced Surf Session Details - New compass visualization shows wind direction at a glance - Paddle effort chart helps you understand your session intensity - Refined session detail design for easier reading Floating Map Controls - Sleek new floating controls bar for map navigation - Smooth animations that follow your interactions - Controls intelligently reposition as you browse Watch Face Complications - Added further support for Infograph watch face Session Management - Delete Surface sessions you no longer need Cloud Sync Improvements - Spot thumbnails now sync across all your devices - Faster loading of saved locations Polish & Performance - Smoother sheet animations throughout the app - Faster transitions and snappier interactions ## Apps similar to Surf Watch | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Dawn Patrol](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dawn-patrol/id1161014179) | 4.7 (4,160) | Free | Health & Fitness | | [Paddle Logger: SUP & Kayaking](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paddle-logger-sup-and-kayaking/id955311911) | 4.7 (6,261) | Free | Health & Fitness | | [Viz App - Diving Conditions](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viz-app-diving-conditions/id6474488478) | 5.0 (8) | Free | Health & Fitness | | [Apnea Freediving Exercises](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apnea-freediving-exercises/id1188724407) | 4.8 (2,907) | Free | Health & Fitness | | [Waterspeed: Track Watersports](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waterspeed-track-watersports/id1234093389) | 4.6 (1,110) | Free | Health & Fitness | | [Surf Tracking: Gone Surfing](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-tracking-gone-surfing/id6670191694) | 5.0 (7) | Free | Health & Fitness | ## More apps by Evie Digital - [Tokeo Pay](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tokeo-pay/id6476824031) - [Masterful](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterful/id6754541672) All apps by Evie Digital: https://appshunter.io/developer/1138174961 ## Related topics [evie digital](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/evie-digital) · [surf watch](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/surf-watch) · [dawn patrol surf tracking](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/dawn-patrol-surf-tracking) · [rip curl](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/rip-curl) · [surf report buoys by buoywatch](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/surf-report-buoys-by-buoywatch) · [surfing forecast](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/surfing-forecast) · [glassy surf report](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/glassy-surf-report) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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