beta.rocks vs Actual Currents

beta.rocks gives climbers the information they need before heading to the crag. Get real-time conditions and other data. Know exactly when conditions are best from community reports and see estimated optimal climbing windows. FEATURES: - Community reports: conditions, safety, access, beta, and lost & found - Nearby webcam feeds to see conditions live - 5,000+ crags worldwide with sector information - Sunrise/sunset times and SunCalc link - Favorite crags for quick access - Push notifications for reports on favorite crags (!) - Photo uploads on reports - Weather forecast with daily and hourly breakdowns - Estimated optimal climbing windows showing the best times to climb - Sync across devices with a privacy-first sync key (no email required) - Dark mode and 30 language translations - Links to Google Maps, OpenStreetMap beta.rocks is completely free with no ads. Your privacy matters - no account or email needed. Create an optional profile with a sync key to post reports, vote, and save favorites across devices. Built by climbers, for climbers. Web version: https://beta.rocks

Actual Currents brings tidal currents to life with real-time animated particle visualization on a nautical-grade interactive map. See the actual flow of water in your area — not just tide times, but the speed and direction of tidal currents rendered as thousands of flowing particles over a detailed heatmap. Plan your trip with confidence by scrubbing through time to see how currents change throughout the day. FEATURES • Animated tidal current visualization with speed-colored particles and GPU-accelerated heatmap • Time scrubber — view current predictions for any time, past or future • Globe view with global ocean currents when zoomed out • Real-time wind overlay with global weather data • ENC nautical chart data with navigation aids, depth soundings, and depth contours • Satellite, bathymetry, and nautical basemap options • Route planning with current-aware analysis • Trip logging with GPS drift tracking • Location search to jump to any harbor or waterway COVERAGE • US Atlantic coast — Maine to Florida • US Pacific coast — Washington to California • Gulf of Mexico • Global ocean surface currents BUILT FOR BOATERS Whether you're sailing, fishing, kayaking, or navigating commercially, understanding tidal currents is critical for safety and efficiency. Actual Currents gives you an intuitive, visual understanding of water movement that tide tables alone can't provide. SUBSCRIPTION TIERS • Basic (free) — Real-time currents within ±3 hours of now • Pro ($4.99/mo) — Full historical and forecast access • Unlimited ($39.99/yr) — Full historical and forecast access with 7-day free trial Terms of Use: https://www.actualcurrents.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.actualcurrents.com/privacy.html