# Swell Info

> Comprehensive surf forecast and weather tool with 7-day outlook. (iPhone/iPad app by Outdoor Hub LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swell-info/id327041514 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Outdoor Hub LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/395229370)
- Category: Sports, Weather
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 1.70/5 from 183 App Store ratings · 87 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-08-24
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swell-info/id327041514/reviews.md

## What is Swell Info?

Global Surf Industries and Swellinfo.com have teamed up to bring you - Swell Info, the complete surf report and surf forecast tool for your iPhone.

Swell Info has full seven day detailed surf forecasts, current weather, tides, and buoy data all in a sleek, super easy to use interface.  This is an app you will use for today's surf session, and planning your surfing week.

Swell Info currently offers forecasts for the entire US (including Hawaii), Mexico, Central America, and Puerto Rico. New locations will be added in time. All locations available on the app are available free on the Swellinfo.com web site. Please check the web site to see a lit of all our forecast locations.

Launching Swell Info brings you to the main forecast screen providing a summary forecast for the morning and afternoon for each of the 7 days, conveniently color coded using green (clean), blue (fair), and red (choppy). You can swipe back and forth between your 5 favorite locations, and when you want the details, you can click on each day to get the detailed text surf forecast, tides, and hourly wind and swell data. The Swell Info app, also includes current wind, weather, tides, and buoy data, updated hourly at the top of each main forecast screen. This is the crucial information that notifies you on what the surfing conditions are right now - what the tide is doing, whether the sea breeze has kicked in, or if the new swell has started to show on the nearest buoy station.

## Key features

- 7-day detailed surf forecasts
- Current weather and tides
- Buoy data
- Hourly wind and swell data
- Color-coded forecast summaries
- Favorite location management

## What do users think of Swell Info?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 📊 Accurate swell forecasts (when working)
- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy navigation
- 🎯 Quick snapshot view for multiple surf spots
- 📈 Detailed 7-day forecast with 3-hour increments
- 🌊 More accurate than competitors like Surfline and Magic Seaweed
- ⏰ Reliable tide information updates

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes on startup or when selecting regions
- ❌ Data not updating for extended periods (months)
- 📅 Calendar stuck on incorrect day (Thursday)
- 🌊 Inaccurate swell height forecasts
- 🔄 Sync issues with current conditions
- 💰 Paid app ($2.99-$5.99) with non-functional features
- 🗺️ Limited geographic coverage (no Australia, Canada, Kauai)
- 📱 Incompatible with newer devices (iPhone X)
- ⚠️ No customer support or developer communication
- 🏚️ Appears abandoned by developers

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes upon opening
- Forecast data fails to update
- Calendar displays incorrect day of week
- Swell height predictions wildly inaccurate
- Wind speed shows zero for extended periods
- Tide information becomes inaccurate
- App freezes and won't refresh
- Data sync failures across multiple locations
- Stuck displaying same forecast repeatedly
- Incompatibility with iPhone X and newer devices

**Most requested features**

- Add Canadian surf spots
- Include Kauai Hawaiian location
- Integrate swell maps from website into app
- Expand international coverage beyond USA
- Add dark mode option
- Improve wind speed display

## Recent user reviews (10 of 87)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swell-info/id327041514/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Fatal error with app

*2026-02-15, version 1.6*

App is closing when I pick a region. When I try to re-open the app it immediately closes. This bug needs to be fixed.

### 5/5 — RIP

*2024-10-27, version 1.6*

RIP in peace, here’s to the memories of a once great app

And yes, I do see the need to be redundant. Bite me.

### 1/5 — No updates, old data

*2024-09-26, version 1.6*

This app no longer seems to update. It used to show today as the top data and the following 5-7 days underneath. It now shows Thursday at the top no matter what day you check it and the data for the days displayed is inaccurate.

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2024-06-11, version 1.6*

This is actually the worst app I have used. The location-based data is all wrong and the layout is completely dysfunctional. I want my $2.99 back.

### 1/5 — Used to work

*2024-05-23, version 1.6*

This used to be a nice Tim to use for forecasting site diving conditions. Note never the web version or the paid app version works. It been brides for months now and wish they would fix it.

### 1/5 — No updates, old data

*2024-05-13*

This app no longer seems to update.  It used to show today as the top data and the following 5-7 days underneath.  It now shows Thursday at the top no matter what day you check it and the data for the days displayed is inaccurate.

### 1/5 — Bogus!!

*2024-05-02, version 1.6*

It’s saying 3-4ft+ for my location and it’s literally flat. 5-7ft tomorrow and it’s FLAT

### 1/5 — App hasn’t updated for a month.

*2024-01-16, version 1.6*

Moving on. The tides are still automatically updating but no forecasts. Sorry folks. Was a good app and I always recommended it. No more.

### 1/5 — App doesn’t work

*2023-12-30, version 1.6*

Don’t waste your money , app no longer updates.

### 5/5 — It is back

*2023-05-01, version 1.6*

Just to update from all of the negative reviews. It seems they’ve fixed their issues with the data and the app gives accurate forecasts again. Glad to see since Corporate greed has ruined Surfline, and that same corporate greed has driven Surfline to buy out and kill off magic seaweed. SwellInfo always have more accurate forecasts to my local spot than either of the than Surfline and MSW, so glad to have this option back in action. (It’s been fixed for a year or so.)

## Frequently asked questions about Swell Info

### What does the Swell Info app do?

The Swell Info app provides comprehensive surf reports and forecasts. It offers detailed 7-day surf forecasts, current weather conditions, tide information, and buoy data to help surfers plan their sessions.

### What are the key features of Swell Info?

Key features include a 7-day detailed surf forecast with color-coded summaries for morning and afternoon, current weather, tides, hourly wind and swell data, and buoy data. Users can also manage up to 5 favorite locations.

### Is Swell Info free to use?

Yes, the Swell Info app is free to use. All the forecast locations available on the app are also accessible for free on the Swellinfo.com website.

### What locations does Swell Info cover?

Swell Info currently offers forecasts for the entire US (including Hawaii), Mexico, Central America, and Puerto Rico. New locations are planned to be added in the future.

### How can I use Swell Info to plan my surf session?

You can use Swell Info to plan your surf session by checking the 7-day forecast for your favorite spots. The color-coded summaries give a quick overview, while clicking on a specific day provides detailed text forecasts, tides, and hourly wind and swell data to understand current and upcoming conditions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2016-06-29

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Analytics Update.

### 1.5 — 2012-12-03

More precise forecasts.
Added more locations.
Bug fixes.

### 1.4 — 2012-11-28

Added several new locations.
Please check Swellinfo web site to see the full list of locations. 
Retina and iPhone5 support.
Improved graphics.

### 1.3 — 2011-02-11

Added Oswald State Park, OR.

### 1.2 — 2010-02-09

Added "Captiva Island" spot. Improved performance.

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