Comparison

Surf forecast | Surfnerd vs North Forecasting

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

Head to head
About

Surf forecast | Surfnerd

Get accurate, real-time surf forecasts including wind, swell, and tide information on a single screen. Explore surf spots, receive smart alerts for changing conditions, and log your sessions to improve your wave reading skills.

Highlights
  • Real-time surf forecasts
  • Wind, swell, and tide on one screen
  • Interactive surf maps
  • Smart condition alerts
  • Spot guides and local tips
  • Session logging
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Accurate surf forecasts, always fresh. Wind, swell and tide, all on one screen, updated in real time. No more “you should have been here yesterday.” View interactive surf maps, detailed surf forecast tables, and get smart alerts when conditions shift — so you never miss a session. Whether you’re checking your home break or planning a trip, Surfnerd gives you the best possible read on the waves, right now. Features: - One-screen overview: swell, wind, tide, and wave energy - Always fresh forecasts, with alerts for significant changes - Explore surf spots near and far - Spot guides packed with break details and local tips - Log sessions to compare with past conditions and improve your forecasting Surfnerd delivers accurate surf forecasts. Nothing more, nothing less. Terms of Use: https://www.surfnerd.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.surfnerd.com/privacy

About

North Forecasting

Features
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North Forecasting is built for surfers who deal with the reality of the North Sea. Fast-changing conditions, strong winds, and narrow windows mean timing matters. The app gives you a clear 5-day forecast with swell percentages, wind, and weather data, plus wave and wind overlay maps that make it easier to see what’s actually happening out there. For the spots that its available we also included webcams! North Forecasting is uniquely made for the North Sea Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Surf forecast | Surfnerd4 screens
North Forecasting3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Surf forecast | Surfnerd at every 9 days against North Forecasting's every 3 weeks. North Forecasting's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Surf forecast | Surfnerd sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and North Forecasting sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Surf forecast | Surfnerd ships an update every 9 days, North Forecasting every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Surf forecast | Surfnerd versus North Forecasting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurf forecast | SurfnerdNorth Forecasting
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB83 MB
Age rating+417+
DeveloperJoris de RuiterRemi Audrey D Vanderhaeghen

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Surf forecast | Surfnerd

Subscriptions6
  • Surfnerd+ Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Surfnerd+ Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Surfnerd+ Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
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  • Surfnerd+ Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Surfnerd+ Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Surfnerd+ Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
2 purchases

North Forecasting

Subscriptions2
  • NORTH PRO monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • NORTH PRO yearly3 Days trial$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Surf forecast | Surfnerd free?
Surf forecast | Surfnerd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is North Forecasting free?
North Forecasting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Surf forecast | Surfnerd or North Forecasting have ads?
Neither Surf forecast | Surfnerd nor North Forecasting shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Surf forecast | Surfnerd or North Forecasting?
Surf forecast | Surfnerd ships an update every 9 days, and North Forecasting every 3 weeks. Most recently, Surf forecast | Surfnerd was updated on September 21, 2026 and North Forecasting on September 18, 2026.

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