Swell Scope vs nextSurf

Raw forecasts at your own custom spots. Originally crowdfunded by surfers worldwide. Over 2 million forecasts served already! Swell Scope - the surf forecast app with no surf spots. Instead, you add your own custom surf breaks by dropping a pin anywhere in the world. Use first-of-their kind tools to setup the exposure of your spot in just a few seconds. Then jump into beautiful charts, animations, and visuals that show you the raw forecast data from the world’s premier weather models. After your session, auto-import the conditions into your journal and add your own detailed ratings for things like breaking-wave shape and surface cleanliness. Next time the conditions are similar, you’ll see your own ratings alongside the raw forecast data. Everything is designed so that you can make the call yourself, instead of relying on mysterious predictions and algorithms. My hope is to bring back the joy & excitement of learning your local, making the call, and chasing those special sessions. Over 5,000 people helped beta test Swell Scope throughout 2025! Here are some of the favourite features they helped us develop: 14-Day Forecast - Raw forecast data from the premier weather agencies. Primary, Secondary, and Wind Swells. Height, period, & direction. Wind strength & direction. Tides. Sunrise & Sunset times. Water Temp. Weather including rain & cloud cover. Custom Surf Spots - Worldwide - Drop a pin anywhere in the world to see the forecast there. Use first-of-their kind tools to setup the exposure & inform the app of onshore/offshore directions. Surf Journal with Auto-Import - Add your sessions to your journal and all the conditions are automatically imported. Fill out detailed ratings bout breaking wave shape, wind quality, and more Similar Sessions - Next time the conditions are similar, see your past ratings alongside the forecast. Use the comparison screen to see for yourself how similar the sessions are and make the call Trend Charts - See three full days of charted data for every detail in forecast on a single screen. Spotting trends is easy when you can see so much in one view Fresh Data - See which weather agencies & models are being used for every detail in the forecast. Data is updated in the app as soon as it's published by the sources. Most models update every 6-hours, with some being as frequent as hourly! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.swell-scope.com/privacy-policy

► Why nextSurf… We use AI to make nextSurf your essential surf companion. Getting insights should be fast and easy — we give you clean, minimal, intelligent reports. Why you’ll love it: ► Easy navigation — Tap, swipe, and go. No clutter, no confusion. Fast, simple, with accessibility built in. ► Choose your weather provider — Pick from trusted sources like NOAA, Stormglass, or ECMWF. ► Watch ready — Check tides, swell, and wind right from your Apple Watch. ► surfIntelligence™ AI Surf Reports — The best surf insights to come to your phone or watch. We focus on what’s next: the next hour, the next day, the next swell. Everything is designed for clarity and speed — conditions at a glance, not endless scrolling. Swipe or tap to see tides, wind, and swell. Favourites left, locations right, tomorrow’s forecast — swipe up. Plan your after-work session or dawn patrol in seconds. Includes a dedicated Apple Watch app so you can check the next conditions right from your wrist — even in the water. ►► DOWNLOAD nextSurf NOW Get ahead of the crowds by knowing when and where the next surf will be. Use our leading surfIntelligence™ to deliver insights into your hands and plan your next session. The fastest app when it comes to knowing exactly what you need to know — powered by surfIntelligence™. ► The Three Essentials Every surf depends on three things: What is the swell doing? When is the next tide? How is the wind blowing? nextSurf keeps these front and centre — simple, fast, accurate. We combine them into our own AI-powered surf forecast engine to deliver surfIntelligence™ that blends local knowledge with accurate forecasts — any beach, anywhere. ► AI Surf Reports Bringing leading-edge intelligence into your hands to help you make informed decisions with surfIntelligence™. Our AI-powered surf engine rates conditions on a 5-star scale and writes human-readable summaries using location-specific data. We provide a detailed 3-day report and a 7-day outlook for improved forecast accuracy. Conditions can change quickly with extended forecasts — our focused window improves reliability and delivers higher-quality surf reports. ► Built by Surfers, for Surfers We know what you need to know when planning your next surf — whether that’s the next hour, day, or week. ► Choose Your Source Our unique app gives you more control and flexibility to pick the tide and weather provider you trust — NOAA, Stormglass, or ECMWF. ► Lightning Fast, Beautifully Simple No distractions — just clean gestures for instant info. Fully accessible with VoiceOver support. ► Free or Pro Free for essential tides. Go Pro for full forecasts and AI reports. ► Apple Watch Ready See tides, swell, and wind at a glance. Designed for clarity and speed so you can stay focused on the surf. ► Why Surfers Love nextSurf “nextSurf makes it so easy to plan.” “Clean, simple, and fast.” ► Why Switch from Big Apps Choose the weather provider you trust. Refreshingly simple navigation and glanceable info — no clutter, no endless scrolling — just tap, swipe, and go. Our surfIntelligence™ gives you leading-edge insights powered by world-class AI. ► Disclaimer nextSurf provides surf data to help you plan, but always use your own judgement and check local conditions before paddling out. All data is sourced from trusted third-party providers, but ocean and weather conditions can change rapidly. By using nextSurf, you agree that you are solely responsible for your safety and decision-making. nextSurf and its creators accept no liability for any injuries, damages, or losses resulting from ocean activities. Stay safe. Surf smart. Support & FAQ: https://rocketdata.co.nz/apps/nextSurf/next-surf-support/ EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Use: https://rocketdata.co.nz/apps/nextSurf/terms-of-use/