Comparison

Surf vs WindRadar

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Detailed surf forecasts
  • Wavefinder map
  • Live webcam links
  • Tide times
  • 12-day forecasts
  • Custom surf alerts
Features
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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/

About

WindRadar

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Surf4 screens
WindRadar4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Surf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. WindRadar asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Surf ships an update every 6 weeks, WindRadar monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Surf versus WindRadar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurfWindRadar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (991 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings991 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#113 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB21 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperMeteo365 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

2 purchases

Surf

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Service: Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Service (Yearly)$34.991 Year
None

WindRadar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Surf free?
Surf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WindRadar free?
WindRadar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Surf or WindRadar have ads?
Surf shows ads; WindRadar does not.
Which is updated more often, Surf or WindRadar?
Surf ships an update every 6 weeks, and WindRadar monthly. Most recently, Surf was updated on October 21, 2026 and WindRadar on October 14, 2026.

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