Love, Swellz
Super easy to use love the updates
App Pretty Good
I like the clean style of it
Free
About
Get a clear, at-a-glance surf forecast with hour-by-hour swell, wind, and tide data. Track your favorite spots, log sessions, and manage your board quiver. Features widgets and an Apple Watch app for easy access to conditions.
✓Hour-by-hour swell, wind, and tide forecasts
✓Personalized surf score (0-10)
✓7-day outlook
✓Session logging with photos and ratings
✓Board quiver management
✓Spot map with live conditions
✓Widgets and Apple Watch app
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What's New in Swellz
1.2
September 29, 2026
New design for ideal spot menu, improved board recommendations with added rider profile and skill metrics, moveable sections in the spot view, new board models.
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FAQ
What is the surf score in Swellz?
Swellz provides a surf score from 0-10 for every hour, specifically tuned to each break. This score is derived from swell height, period, direction, wind, and tides, giving you a quick read on wave quality.
Can I log past surf sessions in Swellz?
Yes, Swellz allows you to log past sessions with a star rating, photo, and the exact conditions automatically tagged. This feature helps you compare forecast accuracy with your actual scoring.
Does Swellz have ads?
No, Swellz is ad-free. The app is designed to provide a clean and uninterrupted experience for surfers checking forecasts and managing their gear.
What devices does Swellz support?
Swellz is available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. The Apple Watch app offers standalone condition checks without needing your phone.
How does Swellz help with my surfboards?
Swellz features a 'Your Quiver' section where you can add all your boards. It displays board stats, fin setup, and ideal wave-size range, and helps you select the right board for the day's conditions.
Is an account required to use Swellz?
No account is required to use Swellz. Your spots, boards, and logs are stored locally on your device, ensuring your data remains private.
What kind of alerts can I set up in Swellz?
You can set up optional alerts for a 5 AM Dawn Patrol heads-up, Epic Conditions pings, and Ideal Match notifications when your preferred spot hits your exact condition ranges.
Where does Swellz get its weather and tide data?
Swellz uses weather data from Open-Meteo and tide predictions from NOAA. Offshore buoy readings are also incorporated where available for more accurate forecasting.
