Comparison

Surfing Waves vs CoreSurfer Surf Reports

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

Head to head
About

Surfing Waves

Features
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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.

About

CoreSurfer Surf Reports

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CoreSurfer brings live surf forecasting, spot discovery, maps, favorites, and trip planning into a native iPhone experience. Check current surf conditions at a glance with wave height, Core Score, wind, swell, tides, sunrise, sunset, air temperature, water temperature, and confidence. Open the full forecast for detailed 36-hour graphs and a 10-day outlook designed for quick surf decisions. Explore surf spots by region, browse an interactive map, save favorites to your CoreSurfer account, and keep a local surf trip journal for upcoming or past travel. CoreSurfer is built as the mobile companion to CoreSurfer.com, using live forecast data from the production CoreSurfer forecast engine. Features: • Live surf reports and forecasts • Core Score surf quality rating • Wave, wind, swell, tide, and temperature details • 36-hour forecast graphs • 10-day surf outlook • Interactive surf map • Spot search and regional browsing • Favorite spots with account sync • Local surf trip planning journal • Native iPhone interface built for fast checks Whether you are checking your local break before dawn or planning your next surf trip, CoreSurfer helps you find the best window to paddle out.

Screenshots

Surfing Waves3 screens
CoreSurfer Surf Reports4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CoreSurfer Surf Reports at 17.0 against Surfing Waves's 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 4 level
Surfing Waves versus CoreSurfer Surf Reports: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurfing WavesCoreSurfer Surf Reports
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGal LinialSouthRock Technologies, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Surfing Waves

No in-app purchases

None

CoreSurfer Surf Reports

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Surfing Waves free?
Surfing Waves is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CoreSurfer Surf Reports free?
CoreSurfer Surf Reports is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Surfing Waves or CoreSurfer Surf Reports have ads?
Neither Surfing Waves nor CoreSurfer Surf Reports shows ads.

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