Surf Forecast AI vs CoreSurfer Surf Reports
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
CoreSurfer Surf Reports
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CoreSurfer brings live surf forecasting, spot discovery, maps, favorites, and trip planning into a native iPhone experience. Check current surf conditions at a glance with wave height, Core Score, wind, swell, tides, sunrise, sunset, air temperature, water temperature, and confidence. Open the full forecast for detailed 36-hour graphs and a 10-day outlook designed for quick surf decisions. Explore surf spots by region, browse an interactive map, save favorites to your CoreSurfer account, and keep a local surf trip journal for upcoming or past travel. CoreSurfer is built as the mobile companion to CoreSurfer.com, using live forecast data from the production CoreSurfer forecast engine. Features: • Live surf reports and forecasts • Core Score surf quality rating • Wave, wind, swell, tide, and temperature details • 36-hour forecast graphs • 10-day surf outlook • Interactive surf map • Spot search and regional browsing • Favorite spots with account sync • Local surf trip planning journal • Native iPhone interface built for fast checks Whether you are checking your local break before dawn or planning your next surf trip, CoreSurfer helps you find the best window to paddle out.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Surf Forecast AI at 3 against CoreSurfer Surf Reports's 1. Surf Forecast AI also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Surf Forecast AI | CoreSurfer Surf Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Conor Macken | SouthRock Technologies, LLC |
In-app purchases
Surf Forecast AI
No in-app purchases
CoreSurfer Surf Reports
No in-app purchases
Questions
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