Surfline vs WindMana
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Surfline
Get real-time surf conditions, expert forecasts, and live cams to decide when and where to surf. Track your sessions, plan trips with detailed data, and receive alerts for your preferred conditions. Integrates with wearables for deeper insights.
- Live surf cams
- Expert surf forecasts
- Wind, swell, and tide data
- Session tracking
- 10-day forecasts
- Customizable alerts
- Wearable device integration
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Decide when and where to surf with Surfline, the most trusted surf forecasting app in the world. Check live surf cams, expert forecasts, wind, tide, swell data, real-time surf reports and track your sessions at spots around the world. Since 1985, Surfline has helped millions of surfers make better decisions about where and when to surf. Designed by surfers, for surfers, Surfline combines proprietary forecast models, an expert in-house forecast team, and an exclusive global network of advanced live surf cams. Find your next session with everything you need to check the surf - Get the read on today’s conditions from our team of expert forecasters* - Find your window to surf with hourly ratings, surf height, wind, swell, and tide - Preview tomorrow’s conditions with footage from similar days - See what other forecasts miss with our best-in-class nearshore forecast model - Get alerted when your preferred conditions line up - Plan your next session or trip with 10-day forecasts, charts, and spot guides - Make the forecast your own by customizing your setup - Track your progress and stay motivated with insights and highlights of every session Know before you go with Premium: - Watch the surf live with 1000+ ad-free cams around the world - Rewind the cams to review sets, lulls, and conditions over time - Capture your waves with clips of rides and wipeouts from your session - See what our forecasters see with incoming swell analysis, days to watch, and region-specific outlooks* - Plan your next session or surf trip with 16-day extended forecasts, charts, and spot guides - Access exclusive offers and giveaways from brands we use and trust - Follow the action with new, higher-res Action Cam angles that follow the break, available at select spots across Southern California Get Premium for less with Premium with Ads: - Unlock everything in Premium — unlimited live cam access, cam rewind, 16-day forecasts, and more — by watching a quick ad each time you view a cam Get everything you need to score with Premium+, powered by the world’s most advanced surf cam network*** - Track every wave with a timeline of wave height and ridden waves - See what’s going unridden with insights on wave distribution and crowds - Track storm and swell patterns with the highest-resolution wave charts available - Find and share your rides by skipping through ridden waves Plus, integrate with partner apps and your wearable devices to unlock deeper insights - Sync with your Apple Watch to log sessions and get clips of your waves sent straight to your phone** - Link Surfline Sessions with partner apps like Strava, Dawn Patrol, and Garmin *Local forecasts are region dependent. **This feature uses HealthKit to monitor and record your calories and heart rate while you surf. ***Premium+ features are powered by Smart Cams, available regionally in the US, AU and UK Payment for paid Surfline memberships will be charged to your Apple ID Account at confirmation of purchase. All prices exclusive of taxes. Membership plans will automatically renew yearly or monthly, depending on membership plan selection, unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current term. Cancel any time in the App Store; your membership will then cease at the end of the current term. No refund will be issued for the time remaining on your current plan term when you cancel a membership. By using Surfline you certify that you understand and agree to the Surfline Terms of Service (https://www.surfline.com/terms-of-use) and Privacy Policy (https://www.surfline.com/privacy-policy).
WindMana
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WindMana: Wind Forecasts for Water Sports WindMana is built for those who chase the wind. Whether you’re kitesurfing, windsurfing, or wingfoiling, WindMana helps you understand the conditions, plan your sessions, and make the most of every moment on the water. Wind Forecasts **Know what the wind is doing.** Get a complete overview of the conditions that matter. Track hourly wind speed, gusts, wind direction, temperature, UV index, atmospheric pressure, and wave height. Everything is presented in a clear, easy-to-read layout. Switch effortlessly between km/h, knots, and m/s. Discover Wind Spots **Find your next session.** Explore wind spots across the Netherlands and Spain. Filter locations by discipline, including kitesurfing, windsurfing, and foiling. Sort by distance or name, and save your favorite spots for quick access. Forecast Confidence **Know how much to trust the forecast.** WindMana helps you understand forecast reliability at a glance. Day 0–1 offers high confidence, day 2 medium confidence, and forecasts further ahead come with lower confidence. Plan your sessions with a clearer picture of what to expect. Daypicker **Compare the days at a glance.** Graph & Hourly Views **Explore the forecast your way.** Dive into detailed hourly conditions or switch to a visual graph to spot wind trends and find the best window for your session. Quickly compare daily wind and gust conditions with a compact chart showing maximum wind speed and gusts for each day. nteractive Wind Map **See the conditions across your favorite spots.** Explore spots on an interactive map and view wind speed and direction at a glance. Tap any location to open its detailed forecast and decide where the conditions look best. Favorites for Fast Access **Your favorite spots, always within reach.** Save the locations you ride most and switch between them instantly. Spend less time searching and more time planning your next session. --- Windmana is built for people who live for the wind and know that the right conditions make all the difference. We’re just getting started, with more spots, smarter tools, and new features on the way. **Windmana. Know the wind. Catch the moment.**
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WindMana at none against Surfline's 10. WindMana also leads on ads (none vs shown). Surfline's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and chart position (#5 vs unranked). On price, device support 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. Surfline sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.95 per month. WindMana asks for nothing beyond the download.
Surfline ships an update weekly, WindMana monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Surfline | WindMana |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (31K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 31K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #5 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 208 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | +4 |
| Developer | Surfline/Wavetrak | Bob Van delft |
Bugs and requests
Surfline
Reported bugs
4 issues- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent performance on different devices
- Unreliable live cam functionality
- Issues with login and account management
Requested features
6 requests- More live cams at popular surf spots
- Improved forecast accuracy and reliability
- Ability to share/comment on surf sessions
- Better integration with fitness trackers
- Customizable alerts and notifications
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- Offline mode for accessing key information
WindMana
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Surfline
- Surfline Premium$14.951 Month
- SL Premium - Monthly2 variants$15.991 Month
- Surfline Premium2 variants$15.991 Month
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- Surfline Forecast membership7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Surfline Premium with ads7 Days trial$69.991 Year
- Surfline Premium7 Days trial$119.991 Year
- Surfline Premium1 Year trial$119.991 Year
- Surfline Premium+7 Days trial$149.991 Year
WindMana
No in-app purchases








