Comparison

Surf vs Alagua

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

Alagua

Features
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Should you head to your spot today? Alagua is not another weather forecast. It turns wind and sea data into a clear, personalized session outlook — hour by hour. Most weather apps show you raw numbers: knots, gusts, wind direction and wave height. You still have to interpret everything and decide whether it is worth going. Alagua takes the next step. It combines the forecast with your sport, weight, level and equipment to show your chance of a good session throughout the day. HOW IT WORKS • Choose your sport: surf, kitesurf, windsurf, wing, foil or SUP. • Add your weight, experience level and equipment. • Select your favorite spot. • See your personalized session outlook, hour by hour. • Find the best window of the day at a glance. WHY ALAGUA IS DIFFERENT • The forecast adapts to you. The same 12 knots can mean very different things for riders with different weights and equipment. • It highlights the best time to go, instead of making you interpret a full weather table. • Wind, gusts, direction, waves and water temperature are considered together. • Your favorite spots are always within reach. • You can start for free. Made for riders who check the sea before the clock. Wind and sea forecast data provided by Open-Meteo. Weather conditions can change quickly; always consider local conditions and safety guidance. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Surf4 screens
Alagua4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Alagua at none against Surf's shown. Alagua also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). Surf's advantage is chart position (#102 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 Alagua sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Surf ships an update every 6 weeks, Alagua every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Surf versus Alagua: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurfAlagua
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (991 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings991 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#102 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMeteo365 Ltd.Victor Romero

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

Alagua

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

Alagua

Subscriptions2
  • Alagua Pro (mensual)$3.991 Month
  • Alagua Pro (anual)$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Surf free?
Surf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alagua free?
Alagua is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Surf or Alagua have ads?
Surf shows ads; Alagua does not.
Which is updated more often, Surf or Alagua?
Surf ships an update every 6 weeks, and Alagua every 3 days. Most recently, Surf was updated on October 21, 2026 and Alagua on October 13, 2026.

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