# Swellz: Surf Forcast — Surf Forcast

> Surf forecast app with session logging and board management. (iPhone/iPad app by Charlie Botto.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swellz-surf-forcast/id6807600863 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Charlie Botto](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798467662)
- Category: Sports, Weather
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.5 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-18
- Data updated: 2026-10-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swellz-surf-forcast/id6807600863/reviews.md

## What is Swellz?

Swellz is a beautifully simple surf forecast built for the way surfers actually check it — a clean read on whether it's worth paddling out, right now and for the week ahead.

Track your home breaks and get hour-by-hour swell height, period and direction, wind, and tides, distilled into a single surf score so you can tell at a glance if it's firing.

FORECAST YOU CAN TRUST
• Hourly swell, wind, and tide for any spot
• A 0–10 surf score for every hour, tuned to each break
• 7-day outlook so you can plan your week
• Tide + swell waveform chart and a scrubbable timeline
• Wind compass with offshore/onshore read
• Water temp with a wetsuit recommendation
• Offshore buoy readings where available

MADE FOR YOU
• Set your ideal conditions per spot and get a personal 0–100% match score
• Log your sessions with a star rating, photo, and the exact conditions auto-tagged — even back-log past sessions
• See how the forecast lines up with how you actually scored it

YOUR QUIVER
• Add every board you own — Swellz draws each one as a slick item card
• Get the right board "equipped" for the day's conditions, with alternates
• Board stats, fin setup, and ideal wave-size range at a glance

EXPLORE
• A gorgeous spot map with live conditions on every pin
• Find nearby surf shops (and the closest tacos)

ON EVERY SCREEN
• Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets: wave height, tide direction, and time to the next good window
• A standalone Apple Watch app that pulls its own conditions — check the lineup from the water, no phone needed
• Optional alerts: a 5 AM Dawn Patrol heads-up, Epic Conditions pings, and Ideal Match notifications when your spot hits your exact ranges

Weather data by Open-Meteo. Tide predictions from NOAA. No account required — your spots, boards, and logs stay on your device.

Paddle out with a plan. Welcome to Swellz.

## Key features

- 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

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swellz-surf-forcast/id6807600863/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love, Swellz

*2026-09-25*

Super easy to use love the updates

### 4/5 — App Pretty Good

*2026-09-23*

I like the clean style of it

## Frequently asked questions about Swellz

### 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.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2026-09-29

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.

### 1.1 — 2026-09-22

Bug fixes.

### 1.0 — 2026-09-19

No release notes.

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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 2026-10-09.*