# SwellMap Surf — Surf forecasts New Zealand

> New Zealand surf and marine weather forecasts with detailed predictions and alerts. (iPhone/iPad app by Wesley Warner.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swellmap-surf/id965423812 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Wesley Warner](https://appshunter.io/developer/965423811)
- Category: Weather, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-02-18
- Data updated: 2026-07-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swellmap-surf/id965423812/reviews.md

## What is SwellMap Surf?

SwellMap Surf is based on our popular website SwellMap.co.nz providing you with the latest surf and marine weather predictions for hundreds of spots across New Zealand.

SwellMap forecasts are highly accurate and reliable. Forecasts are generated using the latest atmospheric and oceanographic numerical models providing updated information four times daily.

SwellMap provides the following features:

- 7 day swell and wind forecast graphs to make interpreting the surf conditions ahead easy.
- SwellMap surf ratings.
- Detailed daily forecasts providing ratings, summaries, set face, wave height, swell height, swell direction, swell period, tides, wind, gusts, sea temperature, sunset and sunrise. 
- Forecast maps of rain/pressure, temperature, wind, wave height, wave period and sea temperature.
- Save your favourite spot forecasts.
- Alerts providing you with notifications when locations are forecasted to match your preferred surf conditions.

== SwellMap Surf Advert Free subscription details ==
For an advert free experience of the app you can purchase a monthly subscription. Payment will be charged to iTunes account at confirmation of purchase.

Subscription will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the current cost of the renewal.

Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's account settings on their iPhone/iPad after purchase.

Please find full terms and conditions at:
https://swellmap-13fc9.firebaseapp.com/swellmap-app-terms.html

## Key features

- 7-day swell and wind forecast graphs
- Detailed daily surf ratings and summaries
- Forecast maps for rain, temperature, and wind
- Save favorite surf spot forecasts
- Customizable alerts for preferred surf conditions
- Updated four times daily

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SwellMap Surf | $1.49 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swellmap-surf/id965423812/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Good App but….

*2025-10-01, version 9.0.0*

Good app but the adds are so annoying I no longer use it very much.

### 1/5 — Ruined

*2024-09-04, version 8.1.0*

Woke up to check surf forecast and is again totally inaccessible through uncloseable ads trying to get me to download malware. 
I don’t mind a few ads on free sites but this app is completely overrun and unchecked.

### 1/5 — What’s happening?!?!?!!

*2024-03-22, version 8.1.0*

Not sure what’s going on but literally every time I go onto it all I get is ‘retrieving data’ and the circle of doom that doesn’t go away, ever, so I just end up closing it

### 5/5 — Great Effort from the team

*2023-01-13, version 7.0.1*

Feel lucky to be endure such a quality application to guide my way to the tube, day in day out.

### 4/5 — Review

*2023-01-05, version 7.0.1*

Amazing app but takes a while to learn how to read the forecast

### 5/5 — Tomba

*2021-05-21, version 7.0.0*

Possibly wrong 6 times a year ..ha, live by this forecast and way more accurate than most.

### 1/5 — Not happy

*2021-01-26, version 5.1.1*

Adds that don’t let you back in after you watch it , poor

### 5/5 — NZ not well represented

*2020-10-29, version 5.1.1*

Some of the place names of spots on this site don’t even exist or are in the wrong part of the country.

### 4/5 — Accuracy

*2020-05-11, version 5.1.0*

Swell map is good but it’s accuracy with the surf ratings 1/10 isn’t so good it’s hard to be accurate with the surf but I reckon they should have cams

### 3/5 — UI

*2020-03-23, version 5.1.0*

Great app but harder to navigate to favs now since revision.

## Frequently asked questions about SwellMap Surf

### What kind of weather information does SwellMap Surf provide?

SwellMap Surf provides detailed surf and marine weather predictions including 7-day swell and wind forecasts, wave height, swell direction, tides, sea temperature, and sunrise/sunset times for hundreds of spots across New Zealand.

### How often is the forecast data updated in SwellMap Surf?

Forecasts are generated using the latest atmospheric and oceanographic numerical models and are updated four times daily, ensuring you have the most current information available.

### Can I get notified when conditions are good for surfing with SwellMap Surf?

Yes, SwellMap Surf offers alerts that notify you when locations are forecasted to match your preferred surf conditions, helping you catch the best waves.

### Does SwellMap Surf have ads?

Yes, SwellMap Surf contains advertisements. An advert-free experience can be purchased through a monthly subscription.

### What is the cost of the SwellMap Surf subscription?

The advert-free subscription for SwellMap Surf costs $1.49 per month. Payment is charged to your iTunes account upon purchase.

### How can I manage my SwellMap Surf subscription?

Subscriptions can be managed by the user, and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to your account settings on your iPhone/iPad after purchase.

### What devices is SwellMap Surf compatible with?

SwellMap Surf is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for SwellMap Surf?

SwellMap Surf has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 9.0.0 — 2025-06-13

Enhanced look and feel. Faster loading. General improvements and bug fixes.

### 8.1.0 — 2023-11-13

- Improved map interaction
- Bug fixes

### 8.0.1 — 2023-11-08

- Enhanced 3 hourly forecast data
- Swell direction arrows displayed on graphs
- Swell direction data in degrees in graph snapshot
- Improved forecast maps with tap feature for forecast data
- Bug fixes

### 7.0.1 — 2021-10-05

Updated dependencies. Update support, marketing and privacy urls.

### 7.0.0 — 2021-03-07

Minor performance improvements and library upgrades.

## Apps similar to SwellMap Surf

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Surf Report Buoys by Buoywatch](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-report-buoys-by-buoywatch/id1479691525) | 4.8 (30) | Free | Weather |

## More apps by Wesley Warner

- [SwellMap Boat](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swellmap-boat/id965612543)

All apps by Wesley Warner: https://appshunter.io/developer/965423811

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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 2026-07-28.*