Wave Chicken Surf Forecast vs North Forecasting
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wave Chicken Surf Forecast
Get free 10-day surf, wind, and tide forecasts for surf spots worldwide. Access detailed information for over 176 countries.
- 10-day surf forecasts
- Wind forecasts
- Tide forecasts
- Global surf break coverage
- 176+ countries supported
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Free 10 day surf, wind, tide & more forecasts for thousands of surf breaks in over 176 countries!
North Forecasting
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North Forecasting is built for surfers who deal with the reality of the North Sea. Fast-changing conditions, strong winds, and narrow windows mean timing matters. The app gives you a clear 5-day forecast with swell percentages, wind, and weather data, plus wave and wind overlay maps that make it easier to see what’s actually happening out there. For the spots that its available we also included webcams! North Forecasting is uniquely made for the North Sea Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wave Chicken Surf Forecast at none against North Forecasting's 2. On price, update cadence, ads 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. North Forecasting sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Wave Chicken Surf Forecast asks for nothing beyond the download.
Wave Chicken Surf Forecast ships an update monthly, North Forecasting every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wave Chicken Surf Forecast | North Forecasting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 17+ |
| Developer | Joshua Parry | Remi Audrey D Vanderhaeghen |
In-app purchases
Wave Chicken Surf Forecast
No in-app purchases
North Forecasting
- NORTH PRO monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- NORTH PRO yearly3 Days trial$17.991 Year
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