WINDY APP
Free to download

Pro version: $2.90p/m or $34p/y

The Windy app is not limited to surfing alone, as it also caters to other sports like kitesurfing and windsurfing.

However, what sets this app apart is its exceptional user experience and user-friendly interface, particularly in terms of displaying swell directions and periods.

One of its impressive features is the ability to visualize changes in swell direction as you scroll through the forecast. The swell direction dial rotates accordingly, providing a clear and effortless way to understand the current conditions.

SURFLINE
Free to download

Pro version: $8.33p/m or $99.99p/y
Surfline is known for its incredibly accurate surf reports, which are trusted by professional surfers who chase storms around the world. But that’s not all.

Surfline has made a significant investment in high-quality surf cameras at some of the most famous surf spots globally. These cameras don’t provide the old grainy live feeds; instead, they stream in full HD.

What’s even cooler is that Surfline has this awesome feature where you can track your surfing session in front of any Surfline surf camera. After your surf, you can instantly replay your clips and relive the excitement.

To make use of this feature, all you need is an Apple Watch, a supported Garmin watch, or a Rip Curl Search GPS watch. Once you have one of these watches and it’s synced up with the Surfline app, the camera will record all your waves and save them for you to analyze later.