Surfbreak vs Surfing Waves
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Surfbreak
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Know when to go, then count every wave you ride. Surfbreak is a surf forecast for your spots and a wave counter on your Apple Watch. Covering Indonesia — spots from Bali and Lombok to Sumbawa, Java and the Mentawais. CHECK THE SURF — FREE • See wave height, period and swell direction hour by hour, 7 days ahead • Know whether the wind is offshore before you drive out • Read the tide at any hour of the day • Check the water temperature so you know what to wear • Find spots on the map, and keep up to 3 favourites one tap away COUNT YOUR WAVES — FREE • Start a session on your Apple Watch, then forget about it • Waves are counted automatically — nothing to press in the water • See waves ridden, longest ride, top speed and distance • Replay every wave on its own map • Record as many sessions as you like; the last 10 stay in the app and sync to your iPhone SURFBREAK PRO — PAID SUBSCRIPTION Everything above is free. Pro is an optional paid subscription that adds: • 16 days of forecast instead of 7 • 50 favourite spots instead of 3 • Your full session history, backed up to your account • Season and year statistics Pro is an auto-renewing subscription offered weekly, monthly and yearly; the yearly plan starts with a 7-day free trial. Prices are shown in the app before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase, and it renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Forecast updated through the day. Works with Apple Health. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://surfbreak.gexik.app/privacy.html
Surfing Waves
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Surfing Waves gives you powerful global surf intelligence so you can decide when and where to paddle out with confidence. Pick any beach or surf spot on the map and instantly see detailed forecast data, including wave height, swell period, swell direction, wind speed, wind direction, and tide information. Use the clear surf report view to check current and upcoming conditions at a glance. An AI surf summary analyzes waves, wind, tides, and trends to highlight the best surf windows for your location. See if it is worth heading to the ocean now or waiting for cleaner sets, stronger swell, or lighter wind. Customize your favorite spots and quickly compare conditions across different breaks, reefs, points, and beaches. Monitor marine weather changes with live style charts that show how height, period, and wind will evolve through the day. Switch between map and list views to explore new locations around the world. The Surfing Waves widget brings key surf data right to your Home Screen. Pin your top spot to see wave height, swell, wind, and tide status at a glance without opening the app. Stay ready for fast decisions when the surf starts pumping or when an offshore wind window appears. Enable notifications to receive surf alerts when forecast thresholds you set are met, such as minimum wave height, maximum wind speed, or preferred tide stage. Never miss a good session because you forgot to refresh a report. Surfing Waves is built for surfers of all levels who want reliable ocean data rather than guesswork. Check the forecast, read the AI summary, and time your surf around the best conditions available. Key features: • Global surf forecast coverage for beaches, reefs, and points • Wave height, swell period, swell direction, and tide stages • Wind speed, wind direction, and basic marine weather context • AI powered summary of the best surf windows • Home Screen widget for quick surf condition checks • Favorites list to track multiple surf locations easily • Clear charts for upcoming surf trends Plan smarter sessions, match your surfboard to the forecast, and track the conditions that matter to your style. Use Surfing Waves to follow the ocean, read the data, and surf when your local break looks its best.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Surfing Waves at none against Surfbreak's 3. Surfbreak's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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. Surfbreak sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Surfing Waves asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Surfbreak | Surfing Waves |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Roman Bogomolov | Gal Linial |
In-app purchases
Surfbreak
- Surfbreak Pro — Weekly$2.997 Days
- Surfbreak Pro — Monthly$6.991 Month
- Surfbreak Pro — Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
Surfing Waves
No in-app purchases







