# True Surf — Pure surfing bliss

> Realistic mobile surfing simulation game with live weather and WSL competitions. (iPhone/iPad app by True Axis.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-surf/id1177819604 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [True Axis](https://appshunter.io/developer/337866373)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 3,430 App Store ratings · 1,104 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 216 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-10-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-surf/id1177819604/reviews.md

## What is True Surf?

Conquer legendary past swells by crushing feat-based missions across a quiver of boards, from the world’s leading shapers, and unlock 34 of the planet's most iconic surf spots.

Experience mind blowing realistic wave graphics, driven by True Axis' cutting-edge, real-world physics simulation engine, featuring real-time surf conditions powered by Surfline!

True Surf is the Official Game of World Surf League (WSL).
		
REAL TIME CONTROLS
Realistic touch based physics enable complete control of your surfer in real time. Use one finger, your thumb or mind surf with two fingers like the Pros. 

NEW GAMEPLAY: FIRST PERSON BARREL MODE
Automatically switch to first person mode when in the barrel.

NEW MISSION MODE:
Smash feat-based missions across the world’s most iconic breaks to unlock new surf spots! Every victory earns you essential rewards to fuel your career, including Clams, Travel Tickets, and Perfect Storms to boost live conditions.

IMPROVED REPLAY GRAPHICS
Edit and share POV drainers, pig dog shots in the barrel, and spine-twisting laybacks in the pocket!

THE WORLD'S BEST WAVES
A huge part of surfing is about chasing the perfect wave and True Surf comes jam-packed with the world's best. Travel the world chasing classic reef breaks with hollow barrels at Pipe in Hawaii, Cloudbreak, Fiji to rolling 'power-curve' breaks at Bells Beach, Australia. Or try to beat the sections at some of the world's fastest point breaks like Jeffreys Bay, South Africa. If BIG waves are your thing then head to Nazare, Portugal and Jaws (Pe-ahi), Hawaii. True Surf has it all including Surf Ranch, the epic man made wave located between farm fields in California’s Central Valley.
		
REAL-TIME CONDITIONS POWERED BY SURFLINE
True Surf is powered by real time surf forecasting data from Surfline (experts in marine weather forecasting). Data is updated throughout the day and includes Swell Height, Swell Direction, Wind, Tide and Water Temperature.

PERFECT STORM
Play god of thunder and boost LIVE swells.

WILDLIFE
Surf with dolphins, look out for the sharks!

COMPETE IN WSL CHAMPIONSHIP TOUR EVENTS
Are you ready for the CT? Test your skills in WSL Events and compete against other players from around the world to see if you have what it takes to become a CT champ!
		
CHARACTER & QUIVER
Experience apparel and boards from legendary brands including Billabong, Catch Surf, Firewire Surfboards, Pyzel Surfboards, Quiksilver, Roxy, Rusty, Shane, SharpEye Surfboards, Simon Anderson Surfboards, Slater Designs, Stretch Boards, and Vissla.

Note: An internet connection is required to access some features.

Frequent Flyer (monthly) is a monthly subscription service that enables you unlimited travel to all surf spots in True Surf. Frequent Flyer Monthly cost 2.99 USD/month (or local equivalent) and will be charged on your iTunes Account after purchase and when the subscription renews monthly.

Perfect Storm (monthly) is a monthly subscription service that enables you unlimited activations of Perfect Storms at all surf spots in True Surf.  Perfect Storms provide a boost to live surf conditions and each activation lasts for 5 minutes. Perfect Storm Monthly cost 2.99 USD/month (or local equivalent) and will be charged on your iTunes Account after purchase and when the subscription renews monthly.

Subscriptions will renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period.

Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to users iTunes account settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period.

Terms of service can be found at https://trueaxis.com/tsfua.html

## Key features

- Realistic physics simulation
- Live Surfline weather forecasts
- World-famous surf breaks
- Real-time touch controls
- Character progression and customization
- Board quiver management
- Live WSL competitions

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Perfect Storm (monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Frequent Flyer (monthly) | $2.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Clams | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Clams | $7.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Clams | $28.99 | one-time |
| Boatload of Clams | $49.99 | one-time |
| Sea of Clams | $99.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #151 in Top Free · Sports (US App Store)
- #88 in Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

## What do users think of True Surf?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🌊 Realistic wave physics and graphics
- 🤙 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🔥 Best surfing game on mobile
- 👍 Intuitive controls once learned
- 🌍 Variety of real-world surf spots

**Cons**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for boards and upgrades
- 🐢 Extremely slow progression and leveling up
- 🤯 Inconsistent and unreliable scoring system
- 🌊 Lack of consistently good waves at many locations
- 🔋 Battery draining issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Waves not generating properly at Surf Ranch
- Progression resets and lost progress
- Inability to travel to desired surf spots

**Most requested features**

- First-person camera mode
- Customizable boards and characters
- Competitive multiplayer mode
- Career mode with challenges and sponsorships
- Ability to create and share custom surf spots

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,104)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-surf/id1177819604/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great but please add more spots.

*2026-08-01, version 1.1.71*

Its more fun now because they did but add more places but it would be cool to add more like the Newport wedge and blacks beach and steamer lane and mavericks just add more places.

### 3/5 — game!

*2026-07-30*

Been playing the game since nearly the beginning. It’s a great game. There has been some updates in the Middle Ages that almost made me stop playing, but I never did and every update since those times has always been at least small improvements but the past few updates have really been good ones for the most part. I’ve probably invested a couple hundred bucks over the years on clams and storms. 

I hadn’t updated in a year or better until I updated a couple weeks ago. and have really enjoyed all of the new updates, like the new spots, and the missions with rewards beyond shakas and the new spots, as well as the beta features with the new physics and first person view while surfing. I only learned today that there’s another update with minor bug fixes and the air time adjustment on that mission.

Now, with all of that said, the only reason I’m not giving 5 stars is this: Over the past 2 or three years I know I’ve completed level 27 at LEAST 5 times. I just completed it again since the update a couple of weeks ago, but I’m still level 27. What gives? I’m not bothered by it enough to effect how how much I want to play, but it would be cool to be able to hit the pro level. Honestly I’d still give it a 5 but I figured 3 would get more attention.

### 4/5 — So much better but…

*2026-07-22*

Latest updates have saved this game. But can’t believe you haven’t implemented a simple way to do grabs with airs and it’s still way too easy to punch out the back of the wave when snapping in the pocket. As long as you keep the initial movement more of a carve it keeps you on but sometimes it would feel much better if you could snap vertically especially on the backhand. The feeling of the power and weight of water pushing you back down the face could be so much better. Having said that it is still far and away the best surfing experience outside the real thing.

### 3/5 — Location bug

*2026-07-20, version 1.1.71*

Rincón is not in California 😑

### 1/5 — Never fix bugs

*2026-07-19, version 1.1.71*

This game is impossible to progress. For weeks I haven’t been able to complete the air challenges on any of the surf spots i currently have the challenge in. I looked it up and many people also have this problem and their posts are from years ago. The developers put no effort in fixing issues.

### 1/5 — This game used to be good

*2026-07-17, version 1.1.71*

This game used to be fun to play, now the developers have made it really difficult to collect clams which in turn makes it really difficult to collect surfboards which makes it difficult to unlock new breaks. The “realistic” wave heights make it hard to get good waves so you have to spend clams on perfect storms. 

They’ve made this game way too hard for it to be enjoyable.

### 5/5 — Это просто идеально

*2026-07-17*

Отличный симулятор серфинга

### 3/5 — Decent, mad bugs though

*2026-07-07, version 1.1.70*

More character customisation would be fun but not necessary! Looking forward to the bugs being fixed because I’m enjoying it so far. It resets my progress on a mission if it crashes though so… yeah the bugs that just crash the game are a bit much.

### 5/5 — Pls add east coast USA

*2026-07-07, version 1.1.70*

I live in va beach and am not that picky but please add a spot on the east coast of USA for when swells in the Atlantic please and thank you for the game

### 5/5 — True surf

*2026-07-06, version 1.1.70*

This is a edited review, thank you for adding first person barrel mode and more beaches which I what I asked for. I would like a realistic mode where you can run of the beach into the water and you have to paddle out to get out the back or even after you ride a wave. Also adding multiplayer competitions that you can request your friend to play or randoms (kinda like a quick play mode) over than that keep the good work up.
Love 
K1D_SURFS

## Frequently asked questions about True Surf

### What is True Surf?

True Surf is a mobile surfing simulation game that features realistic physics, live weather forecasts from Surfline, and iconic surf breaks from around the world. Players can control their surfer in real-time, perform tricks, and compete in World Surf League events.

### What are the key features of True Surf?

Key features include a real-world physics simulation engine, live surf forecasting data, a variety of world-class surf breaks, realistic touch controls, character evolution, and the ability to build a board quiver. Players can also compete in live WSL competitions.

### How does True Surf make money?

The app is free to download and play, but offers in-app purchases. There are also two optional monthly subscription services: 'Frequent Flyer' for unlimited travel to all surf spots, and 'Perfect Storm' for unlimited activations of temporary boosts to surf conditions.

### What devices is True Surf compatible with?

An internet connection is required to access some features of True Surf. The description does not specify exact device compatibility, but it is a mobile application, implying compatibility with smartphones and tablets.

### What are some common use cases for True Surf?

Users can enjoy the thrill of surfing world-famous waves from their mobile device, practice and master surfing techniques with realistic controls, compete against other players in simulated WSL events, and experience the challenge of chasing perfect conditions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.72 — 2026-08-11

- minor bug fixes

### 1.1.71 — 2026-07-15

- Minor bug fixes
- Lowered aerial time objective in Mission 3 of Keramas from 3 to 2 seconds

### 1.1.70 — 2026-06-30

- Wave graphics performance upgrades
- Mission bug fixes and improvements

### 1.1.69 — 2026-06-02

- Punta Roca, El Salvador for WSL Event
- Surf with wildlife locals..
- Mission improvements
- NEW Experimental Gameplay Features! Including:
  1. Camera that automatically switches to first person in the barrel!
  2. Extra Surfboard Collision
  3. Center of Mass Adjustments

### 1.1.68 — 2026-05-19

EPIC UPDATE! Experience the all-new Mission System and compete in WSL Events featuring new scoring updates, with even more enhanced wave graphics.

Unlock 7 x New Surf Spots:
- Barra de la Cruz, Mexico
- Kirra, Australia
- Mundaka, Spain
- Raglan, New Zealand
- Shidashita Beach, Japan
- Surf Ranch (Left and Right), United States

But wait there's more… Head to Settings > General > Stance to to turn on POV and experience LIVE surfing in first person, the most anticipated feature request since launch. Yeeeew!

- Additional updates to Missions

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