Comparison

Duune vs Primo Surf Forecasts

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

Head to head
About

Duune

This app provides weather forecasts. It aims to be a reliable source for current conditions and future predictions.

Highlights
  • Weather forecasts
  • Current conditions
  • Future predictions
  • Reliable weather source
Features
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About

Primo Surf Forecasts

This app provides localized surf forecasts and beach water quality reports for San Diego surfers. It uses AI and government data to recommend the best times and locations to surf, with integrated navigation to breaks.

Highlights
  • Localized surf forecasts for 78 San Diego breaks
  • Personalized surf recommendations via AI
  • Real-time beach water quality reports
  • One-click navigation to surf spots
  • Swell height, wind speed, and tide data
  • Break-specific geographical tuning
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Primo is built for San Diego locals: the ones with 9-to-5s, kids, and an unshakable need to get salty before or after the daily grind. Whether it's a quick session at Scripps before work or a glass-off paddle at Sunset Cliffs after class, Primo tells you when and where the local breaks are working. Hyper-local forecasts built exclusively for San Diego County. No fluff. No filler. Just the call. MEET BODHI, YOUR PERSONAL SURF SHERPA Bodhi is at the heart of Primo. He scans conditions across 77 San Diego breaks around the clock and boils it all down to one simple answer: where to surf, and when. Part local, part coach, part stoke machine, Bodhi knows these breaks and gives you the honest read with a SoCal vibe. READ THE SESSION IN ONE LOOK Primo's redesigned dials put wind, swell and current together right on the map. The wind ring wraps around the swell dial, so you can spot clean offshore mornings and blown-out onshore afternoons at a glance. Wave height and swell period sit side by side, and the current dial shows which way you'll drift. Scroll the forecast and the needles swing hour by hour, so you can see exactly when the wind turns and the swell fills in. The dials also appear on every day of the 7-day forecast. 77 SAN DIEGO BREAKS, EACH WITH ITS OWN GUIDE Primo covers the full San Diego coast, from San Onofre to the Mexican border. Every forecast is tuned to that break's geography, beach angle, swell exposure and tide sensitivity, so what you're reading is actually about that spot. Each break also has its own guide with local knowledge: skill level, board recommendations, how the wave rides, the ideal tide, swell and wind, crowd levels, and how to get there. Sort breaks by distance from your current location to see what's closest and what's firing. OCEAN CURRENTS Most surf apps skip it. Primo tracks ocean currents at every break, so you know what the water's doing before you're in it. See how currents are moving along your stretch of coast and paddle out with a clear read on what to expect past the break. BEACH WATER QUALITY Built-in water quality reports come straight from official California testing stations via DATA.CA.GOV. Each report is timestamped and matched to breaks within a half-mile radius, so you have the latest health information before you head to the lineup. ONE-TAP DIRECTIONS Checking out a new spot? Tap once from any break to get directions in Apple Maps. No copying addresses, no fumbling around. DATA YOU CAN TRUST Primo combines AI with government-grade data sources, because your time in the water is too valuable for guesswork. - NOAA: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the gold standard for US weather data. Powers swell height, wind speed and core forecast parameters. - DATA.CA.GOV: The State of California's official open data portal. Powers Primo's beach water quality reports from certified testing stations along the San Diego coast. BUILT FOR SAN DIEGO Primo isn't a national app with a San Diego mode. It's a San Diego surf tool, built by a San Diego surfer for San Diego surfers. One coast, done right. By using Primo, you agree to the Primo Terms of Use (https://www.primo.surf/terms) and Privacy Policy (https://www.primo.surf/privacy).

Screenshots

Duune4 screens
Primo Surf Forecasts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Duune at 5.0 against Primo Surf Forecasts's 4.1. Duune also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Primo Surf Forecasts's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Duune sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Primo Surf Forecasts asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Duune holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Duune's written reviews are positive against 71% of Primo Surf Forecasts's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Duune ships an update fortnightly, Primo Surf Forecasts monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Duune versus Primo Surf Forecasts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDuunePrimo Surf Forecasts
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (33 ratings) — better4.1 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings33 — better9
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB8 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperGood Occupation LLCMobetta ai LLC

Customer experience

Duune

All ratings31 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Primo Surf Forecasts

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

Bugs and requests

Duune

Requested features

1 request
  • Bigger map

Primo Surf Forecasts

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Duune

Subscriptions11
  • Founding Member 4.991 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Founding Member 9.991 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Founding Member 12.991 Month trial$12.991 Month
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  • Founding Member 13.991 Month trial$13.991 Month
  • Founding Member 14.991 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • Founding Member 15.991 Month trial$15.991 Month
  • Founding Member 16.991 Month trial$16.991 Month
  • Founding Member 17.991 Month trial$17.991 Month
  • Founding Member 18.991 Month trial$18.991 Month
  • Founding Member 19.991 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • Founding Member 100.991 Month trial$100.991 Month
None

Primo Surf Forecasts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Duune free?
Duune is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Primo Surf Forecasts free?
Primo Surf Forecasts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Duune or Primo Surf Forecasts?
Duune is rated higher. Duune averages 5.0 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Primo Surf Forecasts averages 4.1 from 9 ratings.
Do Duune or Primo Surf Forecasts have ads?
Neither Duune nor Primo Surf Forecasts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Duune or Primo Surf Forecasts?
Duune ships an update fortnightly, and Primo Surf Forecasts monthly. Most recently, Duune was updated on October 16, 2026 and Primo Surf Forecasts on October 11, 2026.

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