Best Kauai Surf Apps

243+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated August 2026

Out of 243+ kauai surf apps on iOS, 18 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Kauai Surf Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Kauai Travel by TripBucketKauai Travel by TripBucketFree4.6★ (71)NoNoJul 2026
2Kauai Offline Island GuideKauai Offline Island Guide$7.99 was $9.995.0★ (29)NoNoMay 2026
3Kauai GyPSy Guide Driving TourKauai GyPSy Guide Driving Tour$19.994.9★ (690)NoNoAug 2026
4WhatsApp MessengerWhatsApp MessengerFree4.7★ (18M)YesYesAug 2026
5Kauai Audio Tour GuideKauai Audio Tour GuideFree4.8★ (4.9K)YesYesAug 2026
6Grand Hyatt KauaiGrand Hyatt KauaiFree5.0★ (3)NoNoMay 2026
7Kaua'iKaua'iFree5.0★ (1)NoMay 2026
8Kauai TodayKauai TodayFree5.0★ (4)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Kauai Surf

Kauai Offline Island Guide#2

Kauai Offline Island Guide by I Heart Travel Inc.

Kauai’s Best Photo Spots
Strong Contender
✈️ Travel
5.0(29 ratings)
$7.99
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Discover over 110 scenic photo spots and 50 curated adventures on Kauai with detailed offline maps, directions, and descriptions. Explore the island's best locations, even without a cell signal, and book unique experiences like surfing lessons or helicopter tours.

Kauai GyPSy Guide Driving Tour#3

Kauai GyPSy Guide Driving Tour by GyPSy Guide LLC

Kauai Hawaii Audio GPS Guide
Worth Considering
✈️ Travel
4.9😊(690 ratings)
$19.99
#43in Travel
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Explore Kauai at your own pace with an automated audio GPS driving tour. Discover over 280 points of interest, stories, and tips that play automatically as you drive. Enjoy the freedom of self-guided exploration with the benefits of a professional tour.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent tour guide
  • 👍 Informative and entertaining
  • 👍 Detailed directions and recommendations
  • 👍 Enhances the travel experience

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Technical issues like mapping, audio glitches
  • 🙄 Narrator can be annoying or condescending to some
  • 🙄 Too much unnecessary information at times

More Kauai Surf apps to explore

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WhatsApp Messenger
WhatsApp Messenger
WhatsApp Messenger
Simple. Reliable. Private.
Free

Connect with friends and family globally through private messaging and high-quality calls. Share moments, documents, and stay in touch across devices, even on slow connections. Your conversations are secured with end-to-end encryption.

End-to-end encrypted messagingHigh-quality voice and video callsGroup chats and calls
🌐 Social Networking
(18M)
free with in-app purchases
5
Kauai Audio Tour Guide
Kauai Audio Tour Guide
Kauai Audio Tour Guide
Kauai Driving Tours and Map
Free

Explore Kauai with self-guided audio tours that provide GPS-driven directions, historical stories, and local music. Discover popular attractions, beaches, hikes, and cultural sites at your own pace, even offline.

GPS-enabled driving directionsAutomatic audio narrationOffline tour functionality
✈️ Travel
(4.9K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Grand Hyatt Kauai
Grand Hyatt Kauai
Grand Hyatt Kauai
Resort & Spa
Free

Navigate your resort stay with ease. This app helps you find rooms, restaurants, spa, and activities, and allows you to make reservations for dining, cabanas, and spa treatments. Plan your entire luxurious escape directly from your device.

On-property navigationDining reservationsCabana bookings
✈️ Travel
(3)
free
7
Kaua'i
Kaua'i
Kaua'i
by Berktech Solutions, LLC
Free

Discover the beauty of Kaua'i through engaging videos, immersive 360 panoramas, and image galleries. Plan your trip with point-to-point directions, guided tours, and augmented reality features for an armchair exploration or pocket guide.

360 landscape panoramas360 videosImage galleries
📚 Education
(1)
free
8
Kauai Today
Kauai Today
Kauai Today
Live from the Garden Isle
Free

Your daily guide to Kauai, offering real-time sunrise/sunset countdowns, farmers market schedules, and live event listings. Stay informed about island happenings and natural cycles with helpful widgets and notifications.

Live sunrise & sunset countdownsFarmers market schedules by dayLive music & events feed
✈️ Travel
(4)
free
9
My Kauai Adventures
My Kauai Adventures
My Kauai Adventures
by Florin Dejeu
Free

Discover daily adventures tailored to your fitness level and trip duration on the island. This app offers custom itineraries based on personal experiences. A subscription is needed to unlock all available plans.

Daily adventuresFitness level customizationTrip duration planning
✈️ Travel
(2)
subscription
10
Kauai South Africa
Kauai South Africa
Kauai South Africa
by Kauai Juice Pty Ltd
Free

This app offers a comprehensive approach to well-being, integrating healthy food ordering with fitness tracking and mental health support. Discover nutritional guidance, sustainable living tips, and earn rewards for healthy choices.

Order food ahead or for deliveryAccess live and on-demand workoutsIntegrates with HealthKit for fitness tracking
💪 Health & Fitness
(12)
free with in-app purchases
11
Ho'ike Kauai TV
Ho'ike Kauai TV
Ho'ike Kauai TV
Kauai Community TV
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
12
Buienradar - weer
Buienradar - weer
Buienradar - weer
by DPG Media Services
Free

Avoid unexpected rain with detailed rain radar and graphs. Get hour-by-hour forecasts, personalized alerts, and access to various weather maps including temperature, wind, and pollen. Plan your day with confidence.

Rain radar and graph3-hour and 24-hour forecastsHourly and 14-day weather forecasts
☀️ Weather
(340)
free with in-app purchases
13
Mark's Kauai Guide
Mark's Kauai Guide
Mark's Kauai Guide
by Mark LaFond
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
14
Hanalei
Hanalei
Hanalei
Beach, Weather, Roads, Food
Free

Navigate Hanalei and Kauai's North Shore with real-time data on river levels, weather, road conditions, and water quality. Plan your beach visits, surf sessions, and hikes with tidal predictions, surf forecasts, and essential contact information.

River gauge monitoringWeather forecasts and advisoriesWater quality advisories
☀️ Weather
(140)
free
15
Hammer Surf School
Hammer Surf School
Hammer Surf School
by Hammer Surf School, Inc.
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
16
Tomorrow.io: Weather Forecast
Tomorrow.io: Weather Forecast
Tomorrow.io: Weather Forecast
The Future Of Weather Apps
Free

Get hyper-accurate, minute-by-minute weather forecasts for your exact location, including rain and snow alerts, air quality, and wind speeds. Plan your day with confidence using advanced weather modeling and real-time updates.

Minute-by-minute forecastsStreet-by-street accuracyRain and snow alerts
☀️ Weather
(28K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Kauai Self-Driving Audio Tour
Kauai Self-Driving Audio Tour
Kauai Self-Driving Audio Tour
Hawaii Island GPS Drive Guide
Free

Explore Kauai with a narrated driving tour that acts as your personal guide. Discover lush landscapes, rich history, and local culture with turn-by-turn directions and fascinating stories. Enjoy the freedom to travel at your own pace, even offline.

GPS-guided audio narrationOffline tour functionalityTurn-by-turn directions
✈️ Travel
(48)
free
18
Mavu Surf
Mavu Surf
Mavu Surf
by Mavu Platforms, Inc.
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
19
World Surf League
World Surf League
World Surf League
by World Surf League
Free

Watch live professional surfing events from all WSL tours, including the Championship Tour and Big Wave. Stay updated with real-time results, follow your favorite surfers, and enjoy a vast library of free premium surf content. Compete in fantasy surfing leagues and never miss a moment of the action.

Watch live WSL eventsReal-time results and rankingsFantasy surfing game
⚽ Sports
(21)
free with in-app purchases
20
MSW Surf Forecast
MSW Surf Forecast
MSW Surf Forecast
MSW is now Surfline
Free

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.

Live surf cams at 950+ breaks16-day long-range forecastsDaily surf reports from experts
☀️ Weather
(15K)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Kauai Surf

What are the best kauai surf apps for iPhone?
Kauai Travel by TripBucket tops our kauai surf apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 71 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top kauai surf apps we rank are free to download, including Kauai Travel by TripBucket and WhatsApp Messenger.
Kauai Travel by TripBucket has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 243+ kauai surf apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Kauai Travel helps you discover activities like exploring Waimea Canyon, kayaking, visiting beaches, and finding local eateries. You can also view maps, weather, and plan your personal itinerary.
Kauai Travel is available for iPhone and iPod devices, offering a convenient way to access island information on the go.