Best Forecast Wave Apps

4.9(186 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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.

Tide forecast: Waves & Wind by Oleksandr Kondenko

Tides, waves, wind, solunar

Strong Contender

4.7(13 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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This marine guide provides a 5-day forecast for tides, waves, and wind, along with water and air temperatures. It offers localized data for your nearest city, including moon and sun times, to help plan aquatic activities.

MSW Surf Forecast by Surfline/Wavetrak

MSW is now Surfline

Worth Considering

Hyperlocal surf forecasts

4.8😊(15K ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

Access comprehensive surf forecasts, live surf cams, and expert reports for breaks worldwide. Plan future surf trips with 16-day forecasts and relive your sessions with wave analysis and video playback. Shop surf gear and stay updated on surf news.

What We Love

🌊 Accurate surf forecasts
📊 Detailed wave and weather information
🗺️ Comprehensive coverage of surf spots
⏱️ Helpful tide and sunrise/sunset times
🎨 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
🔍 Useful camera views of surf conditions
🌍 Global coverage for traveling surfers

Room to Improve

🐛 Occasional inaccuracies in forecasts
💰 Paywall for some features (e.g., webcams)
🔍 Limited number of spots in some regions
🔀 Navigation changes can be confusing
🔋 Concerns about battery drain

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