Surf-Forecast.comv2.8.3

Released March 2, 2026Major

iOS

The recent major update delivered a positive rating delta of +0.88 on iOS, raising the post-update average to 5.0 from a pre-update average of 4.12. However, this signal is highly unconfirmed due to an extremely small sample size of only three post-release reviews. The net verdict is neutral pending further data, with no user feedback yet referencing the new 16-day forecasts or Google sign-in features.

What changed

ContentIntroduced 16-day surf forecasts for extended planning.
UXAdded Google sign-in for quicker access to saved locations.

Reception

50/ 100 impact scoreNeutral

What didn't

New feature
no evidence
No user reviews in the post-release period reference the newly introduced 16-day surf forecasts.
UX
no evidence
Post-release feedback contains no mentions of the new Google sign-in option.
Content
no evidence
The extended 16-day forecasting content has not yet been cited in post-update user reviews.

Marlvel takeaways

Monitor the adoption of the new Google sign-in and 16-day forecast features as post-release review volume is currently limited to three iOS submissions.
Maintain the uninterrupted background audio playback behavior during water condition checks, as this remains a highly appreciated user experience element.
Promote the extended 16-day surf forecasts within the iOS application to drive user awareness and generate feedback, given the current lack of review mentions.

Original release notes

Surf-Forecast.com just got even better.

With our new 16-day surf forecasts, you can plan further ahead and stay one step ahead.

We’ve also added Google sign-in, making it quicker to save your favourite breaks and get straight to the forecasts that matter most.