WeatherCAN vs SurfMatch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WeatherCAN
Access Canada's official weather forecasts and alerts directly from Environment and Climate Change Canada. Get current conditions, hourly and daily forecasts, and high-resolution radar animations for over 10,000 locations. Receive customizable Air Quality Health Index notifications and messages from meteorologists.
- Current conditions and forecasts
- Weather alerts and notifications
- Location-based weather tracking
- High-resolution radar animation
- Customizable Air Quality Health Index
- Messages from meteorologists
- Bilingual (English/French)
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Environment and Climate Change Canada has a mobile weather app! It’s cool (pun intended), it’s fun, and it’s easy to use. Get all your latest forecast information directly from Canada’s official weather source. Receive weather alerts notifications in your area, as well as in your saved locations, wherever you are in Canada. Key features: • Current conditions, 24-hour forecast and 7-day forecasts for over 10,000 locations in Canada • Never worry about missing alerts! Push notifications for all weather alerts issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada • Weather information for your location (following you as you travel) as well as for saved locations anywhere in Canada. • High resolution radar animation on a zoomable map background • Today and short-range forecast widget for quick, at-a-glance weather information • Accessible in English and French, and an in-app ability to switch between languages • Message centre – interesting messages from friendly, human meteorologists • Custom Air Quality Health Index notifications tailored to your unique risk level, depending on your sensitivity to pollution. For more information: www.canada.ca/weathercan By clicking "Install" you consent to the installation of this app and updates in the future. This app can be uninstalled at any time.
SurfMatch
This app provides AI-powered surf forecasts and wave tracking to help surfers find the best conditions. It offers a clean interface with essential data, including a surf score, interactive maps, and local creator profiles. An optional Pro subscription unlocks advanced features like live buoy data and a 14-day outlook.
- AI-powered surf score (0-5 rating)
- Hyper-local AI analysis
- 3-day and 14-day forecasts
- Interactive map with swell and wind vectors
- Live offshore buoy data
- Strike Zone tidal curve prediction
- Unlimited saved surf spots (Pro)
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A note from Cory, founder & surfer: Most surf apps are cluttered with confusing graphs and aggressive ads. SurfMatch is built by surfers who wanted a better way. We combine premium Xweather data, advanced wave modeling, and community feedback to help you score more waves and suffer fewer skunkings. 300+ Curated Breaks (And Growing Fast!) We currently track over 300 highly curated surf spots across 5 continents, and we are actively building out hundreds more every week. If you download the app and don't see your local break on the map yet, let us know! Use the "Request a Spot" feature in the app or reach out directly to info@surfmatchapp.com, and we’ll add it to the top of our development queue. Stop checking five different apps to figure out where to paddle out. True Surf Face Math: We translate deepwater buoy data into the actual rideable wave height based on local bathymetry. SurfMatch Score: A strict 0-5 rating tailored to the unique mechanics of each spot. Dynamic Strike Zones: Interactive tidal curves that actively track against a break's bathymetry and lock into the optimal window. Live Telemetry: Real-time wave tracking and size boosts from global offshore stations. What You Get For Free: The SurfMatch Score: Stop doing mental math with wind angles and swell periods. Our algorithm synthesizes the data to rate every hour. Free SurfMatch Intelligence: Test-drive our digital coach with a free, hyper-local analysis. Tap the Intelligence icon to get a highly technical breakdown of your break's bathymetry and swell metrics before you paddle out—no subscription required. 3-Day Forecasts: Get hyper-local windows for your nearest breaks. Interactive Map Cues: Read the lineup with intuitive map arrows (Blue for Swell, Pink for Wind) aligned to oceanographic flow standards. Simple, Clean Interface: Get the essential data—Est. Surf Face, wave energy, wind direction, and tide tracking—in a premium interface designed for actual surfers, not meteorologists. Save Your Spots: Save up to 3 of your go-to breaks and sync conditions across devices. Unlock SurfMatch Pro (7-Day Free Trial) Try it free for 7 days, then $6.99/month or $59.99/year. Cancel anytime. Upgrade to our premium tier to unlock the ultimate forecasting toolkit: Live Ocean Radar & Xweather Integration: Stop relying exclusively on generic weather models. Access high-resolution Xweather data and track incoming storm cells and global swell energy in real-time with our interactive radar. Live Telemetry & Buoy Boosts: See exactly what is happening in the water right now with dedicated tracking cards and real-time size and period boosts. Pro SurfMatch Intelligence: Your personal digital surf coach and travel agent. Ask for quiver matches and lineup tactics, or plan global strike missions with live flight prices and wave dossiers sent directly to your inbox. Dynamic Strike Zones: Never miss the window. We’ve engineered a dynamic, tidal curve that actively tracks against a break's unique bathymetry. When the tide hits the optimal window, it locks into the Strike Zone. Local Creator Profiles: Want your session captured? Spot forecasts now feature local surf photographers and videographers. Check out their portfolios and connect directly to book a shoot. 14-Day Outlook: Plan your sessions, road trips, and global strike missions up to two weeks in advance. Unlimited Favorites: Save your entire local hit-list in a day-by-day matrix sorted by live conditions. Download SurfMatch today and know before you go. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.surfmatchapp.com/legal-pages/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.surfmatchapp.com/legal-pages/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SurfMatch at 100% against WeatherCAN's 29%. SurfMatch also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). WeatherCAN's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. SurfMatch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. WeatherCAN asks for nothing beyond the download.
SurfMatch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of WeatherCAN's written reviews are positive against 100% of SurfMatch's.
WeatherCAN ships an update every 2 months, SurfMatch every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WeatherCAN | SurfMatch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Environment and Climate Change Canada | Cory King |
Customer experience
WeatherCAN
SurfMatch
In-app purchases
WeatherCAN
No in-app purchases
SurfMatch
- SurfMatch Pro Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- SurfMatch Pro Annual Subscription7 Days trial$44.991 Year









