# Whale Log — Surf forecast & log, KR & Bali

> Surf forecast & log, KR & Bali (iPhone/iPad app by HYUNAE KIM.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whale-log/id6795474162 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [HYUNAE KIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795474164)
- Category: Sports, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 36 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-05
- Data updated: 2026-09-11
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whale-log/id6795474162/reviews.md

## What is Whale Log?

Surf forecasts for 139 spots in Korea and Bali, plus a diary that remembers every session.

Whale Log is a surf forecast and logging app built for surfers who travel between Korea and Bali.

FORECASTS FOR 139 SPOTS

- 38 spots in Korea (Yangyang, Jeju, Busan, Gangneung, Goseong, Pohang and more)
- 101 spots in Bali (Uluwatu, Padang Padang, Canggu, Keramas, Nusa Dua and more)
- Data combined from Open-Meteo Marine, the Korea Meteorological Administration and the Korea Hydrographic and Oceanographic Agency
- Korean spots are calibrated against real buoy measurements for better accuracy

IS IT GOOD FOR *YOU*?

Set your surf level and board type, and every spot gets scored for how well it suits you - not just a generic swell number.

- Wave height, period, wind, and water temperature by the hour
- Wind direction arrows over a satellite map
- Alerts when a marine weather warning is issued for your favorite spots

A DIARY THAT FILLS ITSELF IN

- Log the spot, board, conditions and how the session felt
- Attach photos and clips from the day
- The wave chart for that exact session is saved with your entry automatically
- Look back on your month in calendar view
- Read public session logs from other surfers

BADGES

- First session, dawn patrol, 100 sessions and many more
- Some badges unlock by reading the surf guides
- Fill out the collection as you surf

SURF GUIDES

- Fundamentals for people starting out
- Safety, lineup etiquette, gear, and how to read a forecast
- Organized by category with progress tracking

GETTING STARTED

- Sign in with Apple, Kakao, Google, or email
- Available in English and Korean

SAFETY NOTICE

- Forecasts are for reference only. Always check conditions in person before paddling out.
- Data comes from third-party public sources and accuracy is not guaranteed.
- Do not enter the water when a marine weather warning is in effect.

CONTACT

- Email: whale.log.story@gmail.com
- Blog: https://whale-tail.tistory.com


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.17.0 — 2026-08-27

· Fixed sign-ins that dropped after a few days
· Tap the ⓘ next to swell, period, wind and tide for a plain explanation
· A one-time walkthrough shows where logging, filters and the calendar live
· Get notified when someone likes or comments on your review
· Cleaner 24-hour chart labels, clearer high/low tide times, and easier-to-read map and notices

### 1.16.0 — 2026-08-16

Videos can now be up to 60 seconds

  - You told us 15 seconds was too short for a long ride
  - Improved video quality so spray and whitewater stay sharp
  - Processing progress is now shown

  Bali spots reorganized

  - Simplified into four areas: West, East, South, and Nusa Islands
  - West works in the dry season, East in the wet season
  - Corrected spot names and locations

  Register and pick your own boards

  - Saved boards are selected in one tap when writing a log
  - Record the maker and fin setup too
  - Log rental boards separately, or quickly reuse a board you rode recently

  A better surf diary

  - Filter your logs by board, region, and wave height
  - Fixed dates being hidden on the calendar
  - Fixed board length not being saved

  Also

  - Badges now appear right away
  - Smoother tab switching on the home screen
  - Cleaner line breaks and indentation in guide articles

### 1.15.0 — 2026-08-06

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 2026-09-11.*