Comparison

Surf Forecast AI vs SpotAlert

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

Head to head
About

Surf Forecast AI

This app uses AI to analyze swell, tide, and wind data for the next 7 days, identifying the best times to surf. It helps you find optimal sessions at your local spots or discover the best waves in your region, reducing wasted trips.

Highlights
  • AI-powered session predictions
  • 7-day outlook for every surf spot
  • Integrated swell, tide, and wind data
  • Identifies best regional and local sessions
  • Reduces wasted surf trips
Features
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Spend less time studying charts and more time in the water. Surf Forecast AI reads swell, tide, and wind across the next 7 days and tells you exactly when to paddle out — so you never waste a drive on a flat day again. HOW IT WORKS Our AI forecasting agent analyzes a full week of conditions, then surfaces the sessions that actually matter: - The 2 best sessions at each of your spots - The 2 best sessions across your whole region Checking your home break or hunting the best waves nearby — either way, you know where and when to go. WHY SURFERS LOVE IT - AI predictions, not raw data dumps - Full 7-day outlook for every spot - Swell, tide, and wind in one clean view - Find the best waves in your region, not just one beach Less guessing. More surfing. Download Surf Forecast AI and never miss a good session again.

About

SpotAlert

This app helps surfers optimize their time by providing custom surf alerts for their favorite spots. It monitors wave and weather forecasts, notifying users when conditions are ideal for surfing. Save time checking forecasts and spend more time in the water.

Highlights
  • Custom surf spot monitoring
  • Pre-populated popular spots
  • Personalized surf alerts
  • Push and email notifications
  • Advanced alert criteria
  • Alert dashboard
Features
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SpotAlert helps surfers spend less time checking forecasts and more time surfing. Save your favorite spots and set up alerts that notify you when conditions are worth your time. Whether you're planning a dawn patrol, watching for a swell next week, or tracking a secret local break, SpotAlert keeps an eye on the forecast so you don't have to. • Create and monitor custom surf spots anywhere on the planet • Hundreds of popular spots to get you started fast • Custom surf alerts • Push and email notifications • Advanced alert criteria • Alert dashboard with upcoming and active alerts • All powered by ECMWF's industry-leading 10-day wave and weather forecast models. (That's nerd speak for the best forecast data out there) Why SpotAlert? Most surfers check the forecast over and over, hoping something changes. SpotAlert flips that around. Tell us what you're looking for, and we'll let you know when it's time to paddle out. Perfect For: • Dawn patrol surfers • Weekend warriors • International strike missions • Surfers tracking multiple breaks • Anyone who's busy and forgets to check the forecast Stop checking. Start surfing. Go when it's good.

Screenshots

Surf Forecast AI3 screens
SpotAlert4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SpotAlert at every 4 days against Surf Forecast AI's every 3 months. Surf Forecast AI's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Surf Forecast AI against 5.0 for SpotAlert. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Surf Forecast AI ships an update every 3 months, SpotAlert every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Surf Forecast AI versus SpotAlert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurf Forecast AISpotAlert
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperConor MackenDavid Levin

Customer experience

Surf Forecast AI

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SpotAlert

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Surf Forecast AI

No in-app purchases

None

SpotAlert

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Surf Forecast AI free?
Surf Forecast AI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpotAlert free?
SpotAlert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Surf Forecast AI or SpotAlert?
Surf Forecast AI and SpotAlert are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Surf Forecast AI or SpotAlert have ads?
Neither Surf Forecast AI nor SpotAlert shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Surf Forecast AI or SpotAlert?
Surf Forecast AI ships an update every 3 months, and SpotAlert every 4 days. Most recently, Surf Forecast AI was updated on October 14, 2026 and SpotAlert on October 24, 2026.

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