# Tidal Labs — Capture Your Surf Highlights

> Automated surf highlight reel creation using Apple Watch timestamps and iPhone footage. (iPhone/iPad app by Micah Woodring.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tidal-labs/id6762887601 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Micah Woodring](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832897427)
- Category: Sports, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-29
- Data updated: 2026-07-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tidal-labs/id6762887601/reviews.md

## What is Tidal Labs?

Tidal Labs turns your Apple Watch and iPhone into a hands-free surf filming system.

Set up your iPhone on a beach tripod or mount pointed at the lineup, strap on your Apple Watch, and paddle out. When you catch a wave, scroll the Digital Crown up on your watch to log a precise timestamp. When your session ends, open Tidal Labs, import your iPhone footage from your camera roll, and sync your watch data. The app automatically matches your timestamps to the footage and trims each ride into its own clip. The result is a clean highlight reel of every wave, ready to share, without touching a single clip manually.

HOW IT WORKS
1. Mount your iPhone on the beach pointed at the waves
2. Start a session on your Apple Watch before paddling out
3. Scroll the Digital Crown up each time you catch a wave to log a timestamp
4. After your session, open Tidal Labs and import your footage from your camera roll
5. Sync your watch data and the app automatically trims your highlight reel

FEATURES
• Apple Watch wave timestamp recording via Digital Crown
• Import footage directly from your camera roll
• Automatic clip trimming based on ride timestamps
• Auto surf spot detection powered by Surfline
• HealthKit workout tracking with live heart rate
• Configurable clip length (30 seconds to 3 minutes)
• Session library with favorites and clip management
• Save highlights to your camera roll and share anywhere
• Clean, surfer-focused interface

All you need is your iPhone, your Apple Watch, and some good waves.

## Key features

- Apple Watch wave timestamp logging
- Automatic clip trimming
- Surf spot detection
- HealthKit workout tracking
- Configurable clip length
- Session library

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Wave Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Overhead tip | $14.99 | one-time |
| Double Overhead tip | $29.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Tidal Labs

### How does Tidal Labs log my waves?

Tidal Labs uses your Apple Watch's Digital Crown to log precise timestamps when you catch a wave. You simply scroll the crown up after each ride.

### What devices does Tidal Labs support?

Tidal Labs is designed to work with both your iPhone and Apple Watch, allowing for seamless integration between the two devices.

### Can I customize the length of my clips?

Yes, Tidal Labs allows you to configure the clip length for each wave, ranging from 30 seconds to 3 minutes, to best suit your highlight reel.

### Does Tidal Labs track my fitness data?

Tidal Labs integrates with HealthKit to track your surfing workouts, including live heart rate monitoring, providing valuable fitness insights.

### How does Tidal Labs detect surf spots?

The app features auto surf spot detection powered by Surfline, automatically identifying the location of your surf sessions.

### Is Tidal Labs free to use?

Tidal Labs is free to download and use, with options for in-app purchases to enhance your experience.

### How often is Tidal Labs updated?

The latest version of Tidal Labs is 1.0, and it was last updated on June 29, 2026, indicating recent development and support.

### What is the age rating for Tidal Labs?

Tidal Labs has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in capturing their surf highlights.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-06-29

No release notes.

## More apps by Micah Woodring

- [DormDeal](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dormdeal/id6751549548)

All apps by Micah Woodring: https://appshunter.io/developer/1832897427

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