# Swell Scope — Surf Forecast — Custom Spots for Wind & Tide

> Custom surf forecast and journaling app with detailed weather data. (iPhone/iPad app by Flockatoo Tech Pty Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swell-scope-surf-forecast/id6747609653 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Flockatoo Tech Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721743955)
- Category: Weather, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 37 App Store ratings · 21 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.3 · 98 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-02-19
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swell-scope-surf-forecast/id6747609653/reviews.md

## What is Swell Scope?

Raw forecasts at your own custom spots.
Originally crowdfunded by surfers worldwide. Over 1 million forecasts served already!  

Swell Scope - the surf forecast app with no surf spots. Instead, you add your own custom surf breaks by dropping a pin anywhere in the world.

Use first-of-their kind tools to setup the exposure of your spot in just a few seconds.

Then jump into beautiful charts, animations, and visuals that show you the raw forecast data from the world’s premier weather models.

After your session, auto-import the conditions into your journal and add your own detailed ratings for things like breaking-wave shape and surface cleanliness.

Next time the conditions are similar, you’ll see your own ratings alongside the raw forecast data.

Everything is designed so that you can make the call yourself, instead of relying on mysterious predictions and algorithms. 

My hope is to bring back the joy & excitement of learning your local, making the call, and chasing those special sessions.

Over 5,000 people helped beta test Swell Scope throughout 2025! Here are some of the favourite features they helped us develop:

14-Day Forecast
- Raw forecast data from the premier weather agencies. Primary, Secondary, and Wind Swells. Height, period, & direction. Wind strength & direction. Tides. Sunrise & Sunset times. Water Temp. Weather including rain & cloud cover.

Custom Surf Spots - Worldwide
- Drop a pin anywhere in the world to see the forecast there. Use first-of-their kind tools to setup the exposure & inform the app of onshore/offshore directions.

Surf Journal with Auto-Import
- Add your sessions to your journal and all the conditions are automatically imported. Fill out detailed ratings bout breaking wave shape, wind quality, and more

Similar Sessions
- Next time the conditions are similar, see your past ratings alongside the forecast. Use the comparison screen to see for yourself how similar the sessions are and make the call

Trend Charts
- See three full days of charted data for every detail in forecast on a single screen. Spotting trends is easy when you can see so much in one view

Fresh Data
- See which weather agencies & models are being used for every detail in the forecast. Data is updated in the app as soon as it's published by the sources. Most models update every 6-hours, with some being as frequent as hourly!

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://www.swell-scope.com/privacy-policy

## Key features

- Custom surf spot creation worldwide
- 14-day detailed weather forecast
- Surf journal with auto-import
- Similar session comparison
- Trend charts for forecast data
- Real-time data updates

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $24.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Unlimited Access | $49.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #189 in Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 21)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swell-scope-surf-forecast/id6747609653/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Worth it

*2026-07-04*

Exactly what I was missing with Surfline. SwellScope lets me identify what surf I like and then lets me know if it’s hitting the same or similar. Watching cams or looking at star reviews doesn’t help as much as that.

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2026-06-23*

Great app, shows you the conditions and allows you to log sessions so you can see how the conditions compare to previous days. Dev is also awesome with communication and giving feedback on updates. 10/10⭐️

### 5/5 — Amazing Visual Surf Reports

*2026-06-23*

🤙🔥

### 5/5 — Become the master of your own surf calls

*2026-06-23*

I never thought a forecast website could solve the secret spot dilemma up until this. I can set my spot and it’s just set for myself, nobody else gets to see it! What more do you want.  Let’s go!

### 3/5 — Good and bad

*2026-06-19*

Great tools for surf and wind direction etc but condition reports constantly “Excellent” or “good” at worst. Even when condition are definitely bad

### 5/5 — Uniquely helpful

*2026-05-30*

My primary source before heading out. I have to drive a minimum hour and a hour to reach a surf spot, swell scope helps me pick the best spots with information that’s easy to understand and custom to my spots. 

My only wish list item is being able to locate spots a bit faster, a Google Maps integration of some sort would go a long ways but I love Swell Scope all the same

### 4/5 — Keep it up ty

*2026-05-25*

Keep grinding ty

### 5/5 — Excelente!

*2026-05-24*

O app facilita muito a interpretação das ondas. A análise com base nos registros de usuários e toda visualização das previsões são ótimas tbm. Acho o preço salgado para o Brasil, poderia ter uma versão mais simples gratuita.

### 5/5 — Loving it!

*2026-05-14*

I am a new surfer, and this app is tremendously empowering.

### 5/5 — Amazing app!

*2026-04-14*

I am a lifeguard and I use this app daily to get further information on the conditions and predictions on future conditions, I have been using this since the beta release and I recommend it to all the lifeguards I work with because of the level of detail it goes into!

**Developer response:** mate - thanks for leaving such a kind review! Honoured to have a lifeguard using the app - that's the coolest thing I've heard. Would love to hear more about how you're using it if you're keen to reach out on email (chris@swell-scope.com) or instagram!

## Frequently asked questions about Swell Scope

### Does Swell Scope have ads?

Yes, Swell Scope contains advertisements. This allows the app to remain free for users to download and utilize its core features.

### What is the pricing for Swell Scope?

Swell Scope is free to download and use. There are in-app purchases available, but the core functionality is accessible without cost.

### How often is Swell Scope updated?

Swell Scope was last updated on March 18, 2026, with version 1.02. The app aims to provide fresh data as soon as it's published by weather sources, with most models updating every 6 hours.

### What devices support Swell Scope?

Swell Scope is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### What is the age rating for Swell Scope?

Swell Scope has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users.

### How does Swell Scope compare to other surf forecast apps?

Unlike many surf forecast apps, Swell Scope allows users to create their own custom surf spots globally by dropping pins. It focuses on providing raw forecast data and enabling users to journal their sessions with their own ratings.

### Can I use Swell Scope offline?

The description does not specify offline functionality. However, to access real-time forecast data and updates, an internet connection is likely required.

### What kind of weather data does Swell Scope provide?

Swell Scope provides a comprehensive 14-day forecast including primary, secondary, and wind swells, height, period, direction, wind strength and direction, tides, sunrise/sunset times, water temperature, and weather including rain and cloud cover.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.07 — 2026-07-11

New this week...
- Improved similar sessions chart for users with many log entries
- Fixed: Beaufort wind scale usage in log comparisons

### 1.06 — 2026-06-06

New this week...
- Import session date, time, and location from a photo!
- See your saved surf breaks on the map
- Fixed: See your notes on the Log Comparison again

### 1.05 — 2026-05-19

New this week...
- Add photos to your logbook
- New chart showing composite ratings from similar sessions
- New list of similar sessions for more comparison points
- Updated weather chart with a beautiful new style

### 1.04 — 2026-04-28

New this week!
- Catalog your surfboards in a beautiful, playing card-themed deck
- Tag your boards in your session journal and rate your choice
- Improved time-picker for faster logbook entry

### 1.03 — 2026-04-02

New this week!
- Mini tide chart overlay on map
- Mini sunrise chart overlay on map
- Set zoom level on surf break maps
- New glassy icons, including one for dark home screens
- Auto capitalisation when naming surf breaks
- Surf break charts extended to screen edges
- New compact swell selectors
- 3-day vs hourly selection saved across screens
- New launch screen featuring the iconic Swell Scope "stamp" icon
- New surfers animation after saving a new surf break

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-02.*