Comparison

Surf Forecast AI vs WaveCheck

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

WaveCheck

This app analyzes surf forecasts to tell you the best times and places to surf based on your skill level and equipment. It offers detailed hourly conditions, smart alerts, session tracking, and a global map of surf spots.

Highlights
  • Personalized surf scores
  • 2,000+ surf spots worldwide
  • Detailed hourly forecasts
  • Smart push notifications
  • Session logging and history
  • Leaderboard and rankings
  • Google Calendar sync
Features
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WaveCheck scores every surf forecast for you — so you know exactly where and when to paddle out. PERSONALIZED SURF SCORES Every forecast is scored for your skill level and board — or set your own custom preferences. 2,500+ SPOTS ACROSS THE WORLD Browse on an interactive map or view each spot's satellite imagery to visualize the conditions DETAILED FORECASTS Hour-by-hour breakdown: wave height, swell direction and period, wind speed and direction, tide charts, water temperature, and more. DAILY DIGEST Get your daily spots to go surf to, with 5 days out shown with a Pro subscription SMART ALERTS Get a push notification the evening before when tomorrow looks good at your favorite spots. Set your minimum score threshold so you only get pinged when it's worth it. SPOT PREFERENCES Set custom preferences for individual spots — because your ideal conditions at a beach break aren't the same as a reef. Override your global settings per spot. SESSION TRACKING Log every surf with conditions, personal ratings, and notes. Build your surf journal and see your history at every spot. Forecast conditions are saved automatically so you can look back and learn what works for you. CLIMB THE RANKS Log sessions to climb the leaderboard. See how you stack up against other surfers at your spot, your area, and your country. MAP DISCOVERY Explore new breaks near you or anywhere. Color-coded clusters show you where conditions are firing right now. Zoom in to find hidden gems. GOOGLE CALENDAR SYNC Sync planned sessions to your calendar so you never double-book a good swell. Questions or feedback? support@wavecheck.surf Instagram: @wavecheck.app WaveCheck Pro Subscription WaveCheck Pro unlocks 10-day forecasts and daily digests, unlimited favorite spots, spot alerts, spot preferences and supports an indie developer. Pricing: - Monthly: $4.99/month - Annual: $49.99/year (save 17%) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use: https://wavecheck.surf/terms Privacy Policy: https://wavecheck.surf/privacy

Screenshots

Surf Forecast AI3 screens
WaveCheck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Surf Forecast AI at none against WaveCheck's 2. WaveCheck's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Surf Forecast AI ships an update every 3 months, WaveCheck 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 WaveCheck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurf Forecast AIWaveCheck
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperConor MackenAustin Urraca

Customer experience

Surf Forecast AI

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

WaveCheck

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Surf Forecast AI

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

WaveCheck

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Surf Forecast AI free?
Surf Forecast AI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WaveCheck free?
WaveCheck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Surf Forecast AI or WaveCheck have ads?
Neither Surf Forecast AI nor WaveCheck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Surf Forecast AI or WaveCheck?
Surf Forecast AI ships an update every 3 months, and WaveCheck every 4 days. Most recently, Surf Forecast AI was updated on October 14, 2026 and WaveCheck on October 24, 2026.

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