Surf Prophet vs Surfing Waves
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Surf Prophet
Get personalized surf spot recommendations powered by AI. This app analyzes ocean conditions and your past performance to help you find the best waves. Track your sessions, discover optimal conditions, and contribute to a community-driven surf forecasting database.
- AI-powered surf spot recommendations
- Personalized predictions with confidence percentages
- Detailed reasoning for spot suggestions
- Session logging and condition tracking
- Seasonal performance analytics
- Comprehensive spot database
- Community-driven data sharing
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Surf Prophet - AI Surf Forecasting Turn every surf session into better waves with intelligent, data-driven predictions. Surf Prophet revolutionizes surf forecasting by combining real-time ocean conditions with machine learning algorithms trained on actual surf sessions. Instead of guessing where to surf, get personalized recommendations based on historical performance data and current conditions. Smart Predictions AI analyzes current swell, wind, and tide data against user-logged sessions Get ranked recommendations with confidence percentages Detailed reasoning for each spot recommendation Learn which breaks work best in specific conditions Data-Driven Insights Track your sessions with detailed condition logging Seasonal performance analytics for every break Success rate tracking across different spots Discover optimal conditions for your favorite waves Real-Time Conditions Live NOAA buoy data from multiple sources Accurate swell height, period, and direction Current wind and tide information Data confidence indicators for reliability Comprehensive Spot Database Add and share new surf spots with the community Spot-specific break types and skill level recommendations GPS coordinates and optimal condition ranges Advanced Analytics Monthly performance breakdowns by spot Learned optimal conditions from successful sessions Historical trends and seasonal patterns Export session data for personal analysis Community Features Log sessions to improve predictions for everyone Contribute new surf spots to the database Anonymous data sharing for better forecasting Community-verified spot information Perfect For: Surfers who want to maximize their wave time Data enthusiasts who love surf analytics Beginners learning which breaks suit their skill level Experienced surfers tracking performance trends Why Surf Prophet? Traditional surf forecasts tell you what the waves are doing. Surf Prophet tells you where YOU should surf based on what actually works. Our AI learns from real surf sessions, not just meteorological models. Every session you log makes the predictions smarter. Every spot you add helps the community. Join the future of surf forecasting where data meets stoke. Requirements: iOS 15.0 or later Location permission for accurate local conditions Internet connection for real-time data Download Surf Prophet and never surf mediocre waves again.
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 ads: Surfing Waves at none against Surf Prophet's shown. Surf Prophet's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Surf Prophet | Surfing Waves |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christopher Boyns | Gal Linial |
In-app purchases
Surf Prophet
No in-app purchases
Surfing Waves
No in-app purchases









