Surf Report vs C4ST
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Surf Report
Access detailed surf forecasts for over 6,000 global surf spots. Filter conditions like swell height, direction, and wind speed to find the optimal time for your next session. Offers a 7-day forecast and wave map for pro users.
- Global surf spot forecasts
- Advanced filtering options
- 7-day surf forecast
- 7-day wave map
- Swell height, period, and direction
- Wind speed and direction
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Surf Report provide surf forecast of 6268 surf spot in the world. Surf report add filter to select the best time to surf. the filter include time, swell height, swell period, swell direction, wind speed, wind direction. 【Pro】 Surf Report for 7 days wave map for 7 days Purchase Notes: 1. The account will be automatically renewed and deducted the corresponding fee 1 day before the expiration. 2. If you need to cancel the renewal, please cancel in your personal iTunes account at least 1 day in advance. 3. After purchase, users can manage or turn off automatic renewal in personal account settings. Terms of Services : https://www.astronomyobserver.net/h5/surf/user Privacy policy: https://www.astronomyobserver.net/h5/surf/privacy
C4ST
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C4ST is the coastal forecast tool built for Australian surfers, swimmers, and fishermen who demand more from their weather app. Combining tide predictions, swell forecasts, and wind data into a single unified chart, C4ST gives you the complete coastal picture at a glance — no switching between apps, no digging through numbers. KEY FEATURES • Unified tide + swell + wind graph across 7 days • Tap any day for a detailed breakdown — tide times, swell height & period, wind speed & direction • Conditions rating: Glassy, Clean, Choppy, or Blown Out • Moon phase & sunrise/sunset times • Shark activity alerts for your local beach • 73 beaches across all 6 Australian states • Locate your nearest beach or search by name • Save your favourite spots for quick access • Light & dark mode • Metric & imperial units, 12h & 24h time Powered by real forecast data from Open-Meteo, updated continuously. C4ST cuts through the noise and puts what matters front and centre — exactly the way serious ocean-goers need it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: C4ST at none against Surf Report's 3. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Surf Report sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. C4ST asks for nothing beyond the download.
Surf Report ships an update every 2 months, C4ST monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Surf Report | C4ST |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 雪平 王 | Sol Davey |
In-app purchases
Surf Report
- Monthly Pro$2.991 Month
- Annual Pro$17.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$49.99
C4ST
No in-app purchases







