Comparison

Surfing Waves vs Stok'd

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

Stok'd

Get accurate, at-a-glance surf forecasts for wave height, swell, wind, and tides. Plan your sessions with multi-day outlooks and connect with other surfers to find your crew and coordinate sessions.

Highlights
  • Multi-day surf forecasts
  • Wave height, swell, and wind data
  • Tide times
  • Hourly condition slider
  • Connect with friends
  • Surfer density indicators
  • In-app chat features
Features
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Stok'd is your daily surf companion — clean, accurate surf forecasts that tell you exactly when and where to paddle out. Check multi-day forecasts at a glance: wave height, swell direction and period, wind speed and direction, and tide times. Drag the Score Ribbon across the day to see conditions for any hour, or jump straight to your usual session time. Whether you're planning a dawn patrol before work or chasing the next swell, Stok'd helps you read the conditions and pick the best window to surf. NEW — FIND YOUR CREW • Connect with friends and throw a shaka when you're going • See how many surfers are heading to each spot • Chat in DMs and group chats, built for planning sessions • Surf profiles with usernames, photos, and avatars • Connect instantly at the beach with QR codes WHY STOK'D • Clear, at-a-glance surf forecasts • Wave height, swell direction and period • Wind speed and direction • Tide times with the next high/low at a glance • 7-day outlook for every spot near you • Fast, simple, and made for surfers More spots and features are on the way. Stay stok'd.

Screenshots

Surfing Waves3 screens
Stok'd3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Stok'd at 16.4 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 · 9 level
Surfing Waves versus Stok'd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurfing WavesStok'd
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGal LinialBENJAMIN OBERHAUSER WEINER

In-app purchases

None

Surfing Waves

No in-app purchases

None

Stok'd

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Surfing Waves free?
Surfing Waves is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stok'd free?
Stok'd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Surfing Waves or Stok'd have ads?
Neither Surfing Waves nor Stok'd shows ads.

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