How to install Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports?

To install Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports, visit the Google Play Store and search for the app, then tap the 'Install' button. The app will download and install automatically on your Android device.

Does Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports have ads?

Yes, Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports contains advertisements. These ads help support the free version of the app.

What permissions does Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports require?

Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports requires various permissions to function properly. You can view the complete list of permissions in the 'App Permissions' section on this page or in the Google Play Store listing.

Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports

Name: Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports
Rating: 4.1829896 (8884 reviews)
Author: Surfline/Wavetrak, Inc.

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Description

Been using Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports for a couple months now. It’s basically a weather app focused on surf conditions – you can check wave height, wind, tides, and all that good stuff. Pretty solid app if you’re into surfing or just wanna know what the waves are doing.

Here’s what you do: You can look at live surf cams from over 950 spots around the world to see what the conditions are like. There’s also daily surf reports from the Surfline team, which is pretty cool. And you can use the 16-day forecasts to plan your surf trips – took me a while to figure that out but it’s useful.

Look, if you’re a surfer or just like to be on top of the weather, you’ll probably like this app. It’s not perfect – the ads can be annoying if you don’t pay – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out.

Editor Opinion

So here's my honest take on Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports. I've tested a bunch of weather and surf forecast apps, and this one's pretty solid. The live cams are super helpful for seeing real-time conditions, and the detailed forecasts make it easy to plan ahead. The only downside is that the free version has some annoying ads, but it's not a dealbreaker. Overall, I'd say it's one of the better surf report apps out there.

Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

Tons of live surf cams from all over the world
Detailed wave, wind, weather, and tide forecasts
Free to download and use the basic features
Helpful for planning surf trips with the 16-day forecast
Simple, intuitive interface

Cons

The free version has some annoying ads
Can get repetitive checking the same spots over and over
Doesn't have every single surf break, so your local spot might not be covered

Specifications

Updated	23.09.2025
Category	Weather
Age Rating	Everyone
Developer	Surfline/Wavetrak, Inc.
Android	Android 8.0++
Package Name	`com.surfline.android`

Ratings

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4.2/5

8,884 reviews

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