Comparison

Wavemaps vs Surf Bali Pro

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

Head to head
About

Wavemaps

This app provides detailed wave, surf, and wind forecasts for water enthusiasts and marine professionals. It offers global and nearshore wave modeling, real-time ocean data, and interactive 3D maps to visualize conditions. Users can save favorite locations and access premium features for advanced analysis.

Highlights
  • Global and nearshore wave forecasts
  • Custom ultra high-resolution wave models
  • Thousands of worldwide locations
  • Real-time ocean conditions from buoys
  • Interactive 3D-capable maps
  • Wave-seabed interaction visualization
  • Professional tools and extended forecasts
Features
Currently charting
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Wavemaps — A Professional Wave Forecasting Platform Wavemaps is a professional wave, wind, and marine forecasting platform built for people who spend serious time on or near the water. Surfers, fishers, sailors, captains, lifeguards, marine engineers, and coastal professionals run on the same system: the world's leading wave and marine weather models, refined into hyperlocal forecasts up to 16 days out. MULTI-MODEL COMPARISON Detailed wave forecasts compared side by side across leading global models, including ECMWF and GFS. Read the agreement between models at a glance and make calls with confidence. WAVEMAPS TIME MACHINE Visualize wave and wind forecast maps from 1979 to the present. Replay historical swells, storms, and seasons — and save them as memories to revisit. WAVEMAPS ENERGY COMPASS Our signature swell-direction visualization. See where wave energy is coming from, how it's distributed across components, and how it aligns with the coast you care about. ADVANCED SWELL COMPONENT ANALYSIS Decompose every wave forecast into its swell and wind-wave components — height, period, and direction for each. Know exactly which swell is doing the work. WAVEMAPS HD Ultra-high-resolution nearshore wave forecasts powered by our custom Wavemaps HD engine. For the first time in a forecasting platform, see how waves interact with the seabed — bathymetry, refraction, and shoaling rendered the way you'd see them on a research instrument. Available only in certain regions. WIND FORECASTS High-resolution wind forecasts including gusts, sustained speeds, and direction. Identify offshore, side-shore, and onshore conditions for any spot. THOUSANDS OF LOCATIONS Browse surf spots, fishing zones, and wave buoys worldwide. Save your favorites for personalized forecasts. Add your own spots and pull wave forecasts anywhere in the world. INTERACTIVE 3D MAPS Explore ultra-high-resolution maps of ocean and weather conditions across nearshore and offshore areas. Smooth, GPU-driven 3D visualization helps you understand current conditions and how they're changing over time. PROFESSIONAL FEATURES Premium subscriptions unlock advanced capabilities, extended forecast ranges, and deeper data analysis for users who need traceable, decision-grade ocean intelligence. Terms of Service: https://www.wavemaps.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.wavemaps.com/privacy

About

Surf Bali Pro

Plan your surf sessions with detailed forecasts, interactive maps, and local resources. Discover surf spots, check conditions like wave height and wind, and find surf schools and rentals. An ad-free premium upgrade offers live updates and extended forecasts.

Highlights
  • Surf forecasts
  • Interactive spot maps
  • Local surf business directory
  • Wave, swell, and wind conditions
  • Spot difficulty and break type
  • Favorite spot saving
  • Multi-language support
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Plan your next Bali surf session with Surf Bali Pro. Surf Bali Pro brings surf forecasts, spot information, interactive maps, and trusted local surf resources together in one place. Check wave height, swell, wind, tide, and weather conditions before choosing where and when to surf. CORE FEATURES • Explore surf spots across Bali • Check wave, swell, wind, tide, and weather conditions • View spot difficulty, break type, and local information • Explore surf spots on an interactive map • Save favorite spots for quick access • Discover surf schools, coaches, tours, board rentals, surf shops, accommodation, board shapers, and yoga or recovery services • Manage your profile and preferences • Available in multiple languages SURF BALI PRO PREMIUM Upgrade to Monthly Pro for: • Live surf forecast updates • Unlimited spot checks without time restrictions • Detailed 3-day surf forecasts • Additional swell, wind, tide, and weather information • Premium wind and swell map layers • Unlimited saved spots • Full access to local surf guides and business contacts • Surf competition information and alerts • The ability to create and manage an approved surf business listing • An ad-free experience SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Surf Bali Pro Premium is an auto-renewable monthly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account after confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription from your Apple Account subscription settings. Restore Purchases is available inside the app. Surf forecasts and recommendations are provided for planning purposes only. Ocean and weather conditions can change quickly. Always check local conditions and surf within your ability level. Support: support@surfbalipro.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Wavemaps4 screens
Surf Bali Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Surf Bali Pro at none against Wavemaps's 2. Surf Bali Pro also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 88%). Wavemaps's advantage is chart position (#161 vs unranked). 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. Wavemaps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Surf Bali Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Wavemaps versus Surf Bali Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWavemapsSurf Bali Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (186 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings186 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#161 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiguel CanalsQuentin Davey

Customer experience

Wavemaps

All ratings186 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral0.5%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

Surf Bali Pro

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Wavemaps

Subscriptions2
  • Wavemaps Pro7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Wavemaps Pro7 Days trial$59.991 Year
None

Surf Bali Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wavemaps free?
Wavemaps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Surf Bali Pro free?
Surf Bali Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Wavemaps or Surf Bali Pro have ads?
Neither Wavemaps nor Surf Bali Pro shows ads.

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