1. Home
  2. ☀️ Weather
  3. Surfline
Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports

Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports

Forecasts, Cams, Wind, & Tide

30K ratings
2475 reviews
With Ads#4 in top-grossing Weather
⚽ Sports
☀️ Weather
Free
In-App PurchasesWith Ads

Details

  • Released
  • Updated

Features

Background Location Access

Developer

Surfline/Wavetrak
✨Promote your app ✨
Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports video #1 for iPhone
Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports screenshot #2 for iPhone
Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports screenshot #3 for iPhone
Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports screenshot #4 for iPhone
Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports screenshot #5 for iPhone
Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports screenshot #6 for iPhone
Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports screenshot #7 for iPhone
Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports screenshot #8 for iPhone
Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports screenshot #9 for iPhone
Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports screenshot #10 for iPhone
Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports screenshot #11 for iPhone
iphone
ipad
watch
📊no. 4
Charts↘︎
📌Ready
Reviews summary↘︎
⭐2.5K
Reviews↘︎
📝40+ tags
Tags↘︎
🔄6+ apps
Alternatives↘︎
🎪2 in live
Events↘︎
❓5 answered
FAQ↘︎
📦~ in 5 days
Updates frequency↘︎
🖼️Get Icon
Icons↘︎

About

This app provides detailed surf forecasts, live conditions, and expert analysis to help surfers plan their sessions. Access over 1000 live cams worldwide, hourly data on wave height, wind, and tide, and track your progress with session logging. Premium members receive exclusive discounts and giveaways.

✓Global live surf cams
✓Hourly condition data
✓Expert surf reports
✓Detailed forecast analysis
✓Session logging
✓Apple Watch integration
Show original description

What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Surfline. Based on 30K reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 7 positives and 7 negatives reviewers mention most about this Weather app.

Positive things

  • 🌊Accurate surf forecasting
  • 📽️Useful live surf cams
  • 🤙Helpful for planning surf trips
  • 🏄‍♂️Invaluable for surfers
  • 🗺️Comprehensive coverage of surf spots
  • 📊Detailed swell and wind data
  • 💻Intuitive and easy-to-use app

Negative things

  • 🤑Expensive premium subscription
  • 🚫Limited access for free users
  • 🌐Inconsistent accuracy of forecasts
  • 🔍Difficult to navigate for new users
  • 🔴Frequent ads for premium service
  • 🐛Bugs and crashes reported
  • 🔍Lack of customization options
See all reviews
+1

What's New in Surfline

19.20.3

September 14, 2026

We’ve added more ways to customise your forecast. Start with a preset, keep the classic view, or build a setup around the signals you rely on most. Plus, you can now also preview tomorrow’s surf. See the future by watching cam footage from similar days.

More

Subscription plans

Surfline Premium

Get your intro offer now

$99.991 Year
1 Year trial
How to cancel Surfline subscription ⁉️

Charts

Top Grossing

📊 4

Weather

The app has maintained its position at 4 recently.

Last updated on September 17, 2026.

Top Free

📈 23+2

Weather

This app rose +2 positions in Weather chart.

Last updated on September 17, 2026.

Events

Read more about Summer Perks Drop
Event EndedLive Event

Summer Perks Drop

Get even more out of Premium with Perks.

Jun 24, 2026 — Jul 7, 2026

Read More

Read more about Winter Perks Drop
Event EndedLive Event

Winter Perks Drop

Get even more out of Premium with Perks.

Jun 24, 2026 — Jul 7, 2026

Read More

Read more about Introducing Perks
Event EndedSpecial Event

Introducing Perks

Access exclusive offers and giveaways.

Mar 17, 2026 — Mar 31, 2026

Read More

See All

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Ads

Just ad hell can’t even watch the most recent beach cam clip without watching 2 ads and those are clips not even the live cam
IncossisIncossis

Love this app!!

Love the pictures and onshore/off shore advice. So useful and great for a beginner like me that can’t understand all the jargon. So easy to follow and gives me all the info I need in simple language. Love it!
jelly.beans.jelly.beans.

Travel the world thru waves

Surfline is an excellent peice of software. The ability to view and make decisions about choosing surf breaks is very helpful to make the best use of time.
Tha Seasoned TravelerTha Seasoned Traveler

The first app I open when I wake up

I love Surfline and have for years. I’m really enjoying all the new features. Keep up the great work!
haikusurferhaikusurfer

Experience

Peace of mind to know the conditions before going out, especially when you have to travel to make it happen. Thank you Surfline for your dedication and expertise in making sure your giving us up to date information on our surf conditions year around!
mshsbsjzvamshsbsjzva
See 2470 more reviews

Developer apps

MSW Surf Forecast
MSW Surf Forecast

MSW is now Surfline

☀️ Weather

(15K)

Free
In-App PurchasesWith Ads
Buoyweather - Marine Forecasts
Buoyweather - Marine Forecasts

Boating and Fishing Forecasts

☀️ Weather

(785)

Free
In-App PurchasesWith Ads
FishTrack - Charts & Forecasts
FishTrack - Charts & Forecasts

SST, tides, currents, & maps

☀️ Weather

(6.2K)

Free
In-App PurchasesWith Ads
See developer apps

User experience

🐞

Reported Bugs

4 issues

Frequent app crashes and freezes

Bug

Inconsistent performance on different devices

Bug

Unreliable live cam functionality

Bug

Issues with login and account management

Bug
✨

Requested Features

6 requests

More live cams at popular surf spots

Feature

Improved forecast accuracy and reliability

Feature

Ability to share/comment on surf sessions

Feature

Better integration with fitness trackers

Feature

Customizable alerts and notifications

Feature

Offline mode for accessing key information

Feature

FAQ

What does this app do?

This app provides comprehensive surf forecasts, live conditions, and expert analysis to help surfers plan their sessions. It offers access to over 1000 live cams worldwide, hourly data on wave height, wind, and tide, and allows users to log their surf sessions.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include global live surf cams, hourly condition data (wave height, wind, tide), expert surf reports and forecasts, session logging, and integration with Apple Watch for tracking and wave clip generation. Premium members also get exclusive discounts and giveaways.

How much does this app cost?

The app offers a freemium model. While basic features are available for free, a Premium membership unlocks additional benefits such as exclusive discounts, surf trip giveaways, and potentially more detailed forecasts. Membership plans automatically renew unless canceled.

What kind of forecasts does the app provide?

The app provides detailed forecasts and analyses from an expert team of meteorologists. This includes charts to track incoming swells and region-specific outlooks on incoming swells. Local forecast availability is dependent on the region.

Can I track my surfing progress with this app?

Yes, you can log your surf sessions to track your progress and see trends in your preferred conditions. The app can sync with your Apple Watch to log sessions and send clips of your waves directly to your phone. It can also link with partner apps like Strava and Garmin.