EPIC vs Wavemaps

Simple, beautiful, and easy-to-read surf forecasts designed by surfers, for surfers. Epic Surf Report is the ultimate surf forecast app, crafted to give you the most important surf conditions with minimal effort. Whether you’re a seasoned surfer or planning your next session, Epic delivers everything you need: tide charts, wind direction, swell alerts, and 7-day detailed forecasts—all in a sleek, user-friendly interface. __________________ Why Choose Epic? • At-a-glance critical surf conditions for your favorite spots • Stunning visualizations for tides, swell, wind, and more • Alerts for personalized ideal surfing conditions • Widgets for instant updates on your home screen • Full-screen charts and long-range forecasts Built with love for surfers, Epic simplifies your surf planning and helps you catch the perfect wave! __________________ Core Features == Spot View == Quickly check today’s surf conditions: • Overview of current swell, wind, and tide • Personalized highlighting of ideal spot conditions • Swell Evolution: Hourly changes throughout the day • Wind Insights: Direction, speed, and gusts • Tide Timings: Current levels and upcoming tides == Detailed Metrics == Access accurate surf reports with: • Swell height (combined, primary, secondary, wind swell) • Swell period, direction, and energy • Wind speed, gusts, and currents • Tide charts and astronomy data == 7-Day Forecast == Plan ahead with detailed forecasts for the week: • Swell, wind, tide, weather, and astronomy info in one view • Color-coded scales for key surf windows • Customizable layout to match your preferences == Full-Screen Charts == Dive deeper into surf data with interactive charts for today and the week: • Swell height, period, and energy metrics • Wind speed, gusts, and currents == Widgets == Stay updated at a glance with home screen widgets: • Today’s Swell • Today’s Wind • Current Tide == Custom Alerts == Get notified when conditions match your preferences: • Define spot-specific ideal surf conditions • Set notification timings that work for you == Spot Search & Map == Find your favorite surf spots or discover new ones: • Search by spot name or nearby location • Browse and tap on an interactive map == Offline Access == Access forecasts even without an internet connection. __________________ == Trusted Data Sources == We use reliable data from sources like NOAA Wavewatch 3, NOAA GFS, Météo-France, UK MetOffice, and more for accurate forecasts. Tide predictions come from global tidal datasets and local tide station data. __________________ == Free vs. Premium Features == Epic Surf Report allows free usage with limited functionality. Upgrade to Premium for full access: • 7-Day Forecasts • Advanced swell metrics • Frequent data refreshes • Unlimited spots • Custom alerts for ideal conditions • Widgets for multiple spots • Ad-Free Experience Choose your upgrade option: • Flexible subscriptions • One-time lifetime access for unlimited use __________________ == Subscription & Lifetime Access Terms == • Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. • Manage subscriptions or turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings. • Lifetime access requires a single, one-time payment—no recurring charges. • Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited upon subscription or lifetime purchase. Privacy Policy: https://goepic.surf/Privacy-Policy.html Terms of Use: https://goepic.surf/Terms-of-Use.html

Wavemaps — A Professional Wave Forecasting Platform Wavemaps is a professional wave, wind, and marine forecasting platform built for people who spend serious time on or near the water. Surfers, fishers, sailors, captains, lifeguards, marine engineers, and coastal professionals run on the same system: the world's leading wave and marine weather models, refined into hyperlocal forecasts up to 16 days out. MULTI-MODEL COMPARISON Detailed wave forecasts compared side by side across leading global models, including ECMWF and GFS. Read the agreement between models at a glance and make calls with confidence. WAVEMAPS TIME MACHINE Visualize wave and wind forecast maps from 1979 to the present. Replay historical swells, storms, and seasons — and save them as memories to revisit. WAVEMAPS ENERGY COMPASS Our signature swell-direction visualization. See where wave energy is coming from, how it's distributed across components, and how it aligns with the coast you care about. ADVANCED SWELL COMPONENT ANALYSIS Decompose every wave forecast into its swell and wind-wave components — height, period, and direction for each. Know exactly which swell is doing the work. WAVEMAPS HD Ultra-high-resolution nearshore wave forecasts powered by our custom Wavemaps HD engine. For the first time in a forecasting platform, see how waves interact with the seabed — bathymetry, refraction, and shoaling rendered the way you'd see them on a research instrument. Available only in certain regions. WIND FORECASTS High-resolution wind forecasts including gusts, sustained speeds, and direction. Identify offshore, side-shore, and onshore conditions for any spot. THOUSANDS OF LOCATIONS Browse surf spots, fishing zones, and wave buoys worldwide. Save your favorites for personalized forecasts. Add your own spots and pull wave forecasts anywhere in the world. INTERACTIVE 3D MAPS Explore ultra-high-resolution maps of ocean and weather conditions across nearshore and offshore areas. Smooth, GPU-driven 3D visualization helps you understand current conditions and how they're changing over time. PROFESSIONAL FEATURES Premium subscriptions unlock advanced capabilities, extended forecast ranges, and deeper data analysis for users who need traceable, decision-grade ocean intelligence. Terms of Service: https://www.wavemaps.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.wavemaps.com/privacy