SurfTideWatch (Tide graph) vs WeWave Surf
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SurfTideWatch (Tide graph)
Visualize tide graphs and astronomical events for marine sports. Select from thousands of global tide points and synchronize data to your Apple Watch. Customize place names and utilize complications for quick access to tide information.
- Tide graph visualization
- Global tide point selection (10,000+)
- Synchronization with Apple Watch
- Customizable place names
- Astronomical event display (sunrise, sunset)
- Apple Watch complications support
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"SurfTideWatch" is an app that show a tide graph on Apple Watch. It can be able to select the places to use from about 10,000 tide points around the world on iPhone and synchronize with Apple Watch. You can select from the map a tide place. Also you can change the place name to make it easier to understand. It can store up to 5 places on Apple Watch. It can be saved is for 2 weeks of tide data, but it can be updated from your iPhone at any time. It can be shown graphically and you can check astronomical events such as sunrise, sunset, high tide, low tide and more infomation. It also supports watch's complications. Some complications can display the next tide event information. The following is a simple method for creating tide data on your iPhone. For details, check to "Help & Support" from "Settings" in the app. ----- 1, Tap the "+" button at the bottom right of the main screen 2, Select which area tide places will be shown on the map You can choose from the following 7 areas. - U.S. Upper East Coast (Maine through Virginia) - U.S. Lower East Coast (North Carolina through Florida Keys) - U.S. Gulf Coast (East to West) - U.S. West Coast (North to South) - Northern sites outside contiguous U.S. (except Japan) - Southern sites outside contiguous U.S. - Japan and nearby sites When the selection is over, it will be the map screen It takes some time to process the first time. 3, Tap the map pin shown on the map and select the place to register Places that are close together are clustered. Clustering is released when you zoom the map. You can select multiple places. 4, Tap the "+" navigation button at the top right of the map screen and to return to the main screen 5, Tap "Update All" on the right side of the screen to get tide data This takes a little time. The operation up to this point , the preparation of tide data is complete. Finally, send the tide data to your Apple Watch. If Apple Watch is connected to iPhone, tap "≪" at the top center of the screen to synchronize. If it is not connected, tap "Save to iCloud". In this case, Apple Watch will automatically sync when it comes online. ----- Note: This app is an app for showing a tide information on Apple Watch. It cannot show tide data on the iPhone alone. This app can be used for marine sports such as surfing and fishing, but please do not use it for nautical purposes. To use iCloud, you must be signed in to iCloud on your iPhone.
WeWave Surf
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WeWave is a surf forecasting app covering wave conditions around the world. From Indonesia (Bali, Lombok, Lembongan, West & East Java, Mentawai), Japan (Shonan, Chiba), Taiwan, the Philippines, the Maldives, Thailand, Hawaii, and California — 8 countries and 550+ surf spots in one app. [Hourly Forecast] Dawn patrol or evening glass-off? From sunrise to sunset, an hourly AI score (0–100) tells you when to paddle out. Wave height, swell direction and period, wind speed and offshore detection, tide, water temperature, crowd level — all on a single screen. [7-Day Forecast] Planning your next trip? See the next 7 days before you commit. Check daily scores and wave-size forecasts at the spot, area, and region level. [Outlook — Your Morning AI Briefing] "Where should I surf today? When is the peak?" No need to crunch the data yourself. Every morning, AI briefs you on the best spots and time windows for each area. [WeWave AI Chat — Three Specialists] Ask in natural language. Three AI agents trained on WeWave's data are ready to answer. - Nalu (Spot Advisor) "I'm taking a beginner friend surfing in Bali this weekend — any spot recommendations?" - Andy (Gear Advisor) "I'm 175 cm / 70 kg. What board specs work for overhead Uluwatu?" - Eri (Trip Advisor) "I'm planning a Bali surf trip in August. Best area and budget estimate?" [Surf Session Logging] Tap "Entry" when you paddle out, "Checkout" when you're done. Log wave size, your impressions, crowd level, photos, and comments. Share your sessions live with friends in real time. [More] - Favorites — save regions, areas, or spots, and check them all from the home screen - Gear management — record your board and fin setups - Wetsuit Guide — monthly thickness recommendations per spot [Who It's For] - Surfers planning overseas surf trips (Bali, Mentawai, Hawaii, California, the Maldives, Siargao, and more) - Surfers based in Asia and the Pacific - Surfers in Japan (Shonan, Chiba, and nationwide) [Featured Spots] - Bali — Uluwatu, Keramas, Batu Bolong, Padang Padang - Java — G-Land, Cimaja, Red Island, Batu Karas - Lombok & Mentawai — Desert Point, Playgrounds - Shonan & Chiba — Kugenuma, Tsujido, Ichinomiya, Iioka - Taiwan — Kenting, Isozaki - Philippines — Cloud 9 (Siargao), La Union - Maldives — Cokes, Sultans, Pasta Point - Thailand — Kata Beach, Khao Lak - Hawaii — Pipeline, Sunset Beach, Waikiki - California — Lower Trestles, Malibu, Rincon, Mavericks, Steamer Lane, Huntington Pier [Support] Questions or feedback: wewave.surf/contact [Privacy] This app may access your location, camera, and photo library (photo library is used only when posting surf reports). Details: wewave.surf/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://wewave.surf/en/terms Privacy Policy: https://wewave.surf/en/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SurfTideWatch (Tide graph) at none against WeWave Surf's 1. SurfTideWatch (Tide graph) also leads on iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.1). WeWave Surf's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price and device support 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. WeWave Surf sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. SurfTideWatch (Tide graph) asks for nothing beyond the download.
SurfTideWatch (Tide graph) ships an update every 3 weeks, WeWave Surf every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SurfTideWatch (Tide graph) | WeWave Surf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 24.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mitsuhiro Shirai | RasenAI Inc. |
In-app purchases
SurfTideWatch (Tide graph)
No in-app purchases
WeWave Surf
- WeWave Pro$0.991 Month
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