Surf vs WindRadar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Surf
Get simple, accurate surf forecasts for over 7,000 breaks worldwide. Plan your sessions with detailed wave information, tide times, and mapping to find the best conditions and nearby spots. Access extended forecasts and custom alerts with premium features.
- Detailed surf forecasts
- Wavefinder map
- Live webcam links
- Tide times
- 12-day forecasts
- Custom surf alerts
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Surf-Forecast.com gives you simple, accurate and easy-to-read surf forecasts so you have the best chance of hitting those breaks when the waves are pumping. Built by surfers, for surfers, and trusted by millions of surfers for over 20 years, our updated app lets you see all your favorite surf spots at a glance. Providing detailed surf forecasts for over 7,000 breaks worldwide, our new features let you see further ahead than ever before - giving you plenty of advance warning for when those swells start coming in. Find the best surfing conditions near you and use the rating tool to find exactly when to go. – FREE App Features ⁃ Detailed surf forecasts ⁃ Wavefinder map ⁃ Live webcam links ⁃ Multi-swell component presentation ⁃ Tide times ⁃ Detailed mapping to locate nearby breaks – Surf Premium Benefits ⁃ Access to the full 16 days of our new Wavefinder feature ⁃ Hourly forecasts ⁃ 16 day forecasts ⁃ Custom surf alerts ⁃ Ad-free browsing on our website So what are you waiting for? Grab your board and get exploring. We’ll see you out there! For the full Terms and Conditions of this service please visit: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
WindRadar
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WindRadar – Wind Forecasting for Water Sports WindRadar is built for those who chase the wind. Whether you kite, windsurf, wingfoil, or windfoil, this app gives you the clarity and confidence to plan better sessions and make the most of every moment on the water. Wind Forecasts Get a complete picture of the conditions. Track hourly wind speed, gusts, direction, temperature, UV index, pressure, and wave height. All presented in a clean, easy-to-read overview. Switch effortlessly between km/h, knots, or m/s. Discover Wind Spots Find the best locations across the Netherlands and Spain. Filter by discipline like kitesurfing, windsurfing, or foiling. Sort by distance or name, and save your favorite spots for quick access. Forecast Confidence Know when to trust the forecast. Day 0–1 offers high confidence, day 2 medium, and beyond that lower confidence. So you can decide exactly when it’s worth heading out. Graph & Hourly Views Analyze the wind your way. Use the detailed hourly breakdown or switch to a visual graph for quick decision-making. Daypicker A mini wind & gust chart for each day, showing the maximum wind and gust speed at a glance. Interactive Wind Map See all spots at a glance. View live wind speed and direction directly on the map. Tap any location to instantly access its full forecast. Favorites for Fast Access Your go-to sessions, one tap away. Switch between your saved spots instantly and stay focused on the conditions. WindRadar is built by water sports enthusiasts who know what matters. And this is just the start. More spots, smarter tools, and new features are on the way. WindRadar, Know the wind. Catch the moment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WindRadar at none against Surf's 2. WindRadar also leads on ads (none vs shown). Surf's advantage is chart position (#113 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence 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 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. WindRadar asks for nothing beyond the download.
Surf ships an update every 6 weeks, WindRadar monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Surf | WindRadar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (991 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 991 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #113 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 138 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Meteo365 Ltd. | Bob Van delft |
Bugs and requests
Surf
Reported bugs
2 issues- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Geolocation issues with break markers
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to manually refresh data
- More detailed tidal/current information
- Expanded location coverage
- Improved accuracy for wave height/conditions
WindRadar
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Surf
- Premium Service: Monthly$4.991 Month
- Premium Service (Yearly)$34.991 Year
WindRadar
No in-app purchases









