Comparison

Surf vs Wavey Surf

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

Wavey Surf

Features
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How Wavey Works We combine meteorological forecast data with real-time condition reports from the community. When you log your surf sessions, upload photos, and share conditions, you directly influence future forecasts. This constant feedback loop ensures that forecasts get more accurate with every session logged. The more data we get, the smarter the platform becomes. Personalized Recommendations for Every Surfer Wavey isn’t just about surf forecasts; it’s about you. Our AI learns when you like to surf, what conditions suit your skill level, and the spots you prefer. Using this data, we recommend the best times and places for you to surf, tailored just for you. A Platform Built for the Community Wavey is for surfers, by surfers. We’ve created a platform that encourages participation. The more you share your surf sessions, the more you help the community — and the more you get out of it. By logging sessions, submitting condition reports, and referring friends, you can earn Pro credits to unlock advanced features like long-range forecasts and webcam access Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Surf4 screens
Wavey Surf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Wavey Surf at none against Surf's shown. Wavey Surf also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). Surf's advantage is chart position (#97 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Surf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Wavey Surf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Surf ships an update every 6 weeks, Wavey Surf every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Surf versus Wavey Surf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurfWavey Surf
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (940 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings940 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#97 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMeteo365 Ltd.Synapse Ventures Limited

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

Wavey Surf

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
2 purchases

Wavey Surf

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly14 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Annual14 Days trial$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Surf free?
Surf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wavey Surf free?
Wavey Surf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Surf or Wavey Surf have ads?
Surf shows ads; Wavey Surf does not.
Which is updated more often, Surf or Wavey Surf?
Surf ships an update every 6 weeks, and Wavey Surf every 10 days. Most recently, Surf was updated on October 16, 2026 and Wavey Surf on October 8, 2026.

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