Wavemaps: Wave Forecasts

Wavemaps: Wave Forecasts

Next generation wave forecasts

117 ratings
22 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 30, 2025
  • April 29, 2026

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This app provides detailed wave, surf, and wind forecasts for water enthusiasts and marine professionals. It offers global and nearshore wave modeling, real-time ocean data, and interactive 3D maps to visualize conditions. Users can save favorite locations and access premium features for advanced analysis.

Global and nearshore wave forecasts
Custom ultra high-resolution wave models
Thousands of worldwide locations
Real-time ocean conditions from buoys
Interactive 3D-capable maps
Wave-seabed interaction visualization
Professional tools and extended forecasts
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What's New in Wavemaps

3.0

April 29, 2026

This is the biggest update in Wavemaps history. A redesigned interface, clearer graphics, and several signature additions to the platform. WAVEMAPS ENERGY COMPASS A new swell-direction visualization. See where wave energy is coming from, how it's distributed across components, and how it aligns with your coast. WAVEMAPS TIME MACHINE Replay wave and wind forecasts from 1979 to today. Revisit any historical swell, storm, or season — and save them as memories you can return to. REDESIGNED INTERFACE Calmer, faster, and rebuilt around an instrument-panel aesthetic. Every screen has been refined for clarity. CLEARER VISUALS Forecast graphics, maps, and data displays redrawn from scratch. Easier to read at a glance, in any condition. Almost a new platform. Same accuracy and precision. Sharper everything.

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Subscription plans

Wavemaps Pro

Wavemaps Pro Monthly

$7.991 Month
Price Updates
July 20, 2026$7.99
May 8, 2026$7.99
March 4, 2026$3.99
January 19, 2026$3.99
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Last updated on July 22, 2026.

User reviews

Excellent Tool for Coastal Analysis

As a GIS professional who develops beach safety applications, I appreciate the level of detail and visualization Wavemaps provides. The high-resolution nearshore forecasts, swell analysis, and 3D mapping offer valuable insight into coastal conditions that goes well beyond a typical surf app. It has quickly become one of my go-to tools for understanding wave behavior and supporting coastal decision-making. Highly recommended.
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Top Tier Wave Charts

Just finding this app from a Instagram post. This is really amazing data. The layout and options are high level. Great work!

Not there yet

Seems early in functionality to start charging for pro version. Half the rendered satellite images are incomplete/cropped (literally half the rendered image is a black block). Hard limit on generating images for 6 locations. I upgraded to the pro, was able to generate 6 spots and have been looking at “Cannot generate more than 6 spots per day, try again tomorrow” for the last 3 days. This is the kinda stuff you gotta dial in before you start taking people’s money. Cool idea, half baked.
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Useless data hoarding

Before you can access anything you have to agree to their terms, privacy policy and share your details/make account.

Cámaras

Muy buena app en mi opinión le está comiendo los dulces o tiene el potencial de comerle los dulces a Surfline y muchas otras apps de forecast. Lo único que me “entristece” es que quitaron las cámaras (al menos el mini view que tenía). Creo que deberían dejarlo integrado en el servicio gratuito, balanceando así lo que ofrece la app en comparación con otras. Porque aquí no se puede ver el forecast semanal ni cámaras cómo en otras apps (por ej surfline) que si tienen cámaras pero con ads. Que esa es otra cosa que creo que sería buena incluir apps de negocios locales de PR.
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FAQ

What does Wavemaps do?

Wavemaps is a comprehensive app for wave, surf, and wind forecasting. It provides detailed forecasts up to 16 days in advance, catering to a wide range of water-based activities and marine professions. The app offers both global and ultra-high resolution nearshore wave modeling.

What are the key features of Wavemaps?

Key features include accurate wave and wind forecasts, thousands of worldwide locations with personalized forecast options, real-time ocean data from buoys, and interactive 3D maps that visualize ocean conditions. It also offers unique displays showing wave interaction with the seabed.

Is Wavemaps free to use?

The app is free to download and offers core forecasting features. However, it also provides premium subscriptions that unlock specialized tools, extended forecast ranges, and additional data analysis capabilities for professional users. In-app purchases are available for these premium features.

What kind of devices is Wavemaps compatible with?

While specific device compatibility is not detailed in the description, it is presented as a mobile application, implying it is designed for smartphones and tablets. Users can typically find compatibility information on the app store page for their specific device.

Who would benefit from using Wavemaps?

Wavemaps is designed for anyone who spends time on or near the water. This includes surfers looking for optimal waves, fishermen planning their trips, sailors navigating the seas, and professionals working in the marine industry who require accurate weather and wave data.