Surfline/Wavetrak
Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports
Publisher DNA
What defines Surfline/Wavetrak?
AI intelligence is not yet available for Surfline/Wavetrak. The portfolio data below is up to date.
Portfolio
What does Surfline/Wavetrak ship?
Apps
3 apps analysed
Analysis in progress
Analysis in progress
Wearable performance-tracking integration builds high switching costs for core users.
- Accurate surf forecasting and live camera feeds provide essential planning data for daily surf sessions
- Aggressive ad placement during camera transitions and live feeds disrupts the user experience for many
Distributed across 15 markets, strongest in Europe.
Based on 1 of 3 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .
Americas (4)
- Brazil1 / 1
- Canada1 / 1
- Mexico1 / 1
- United States1 / 1
Europe (6)
- France1 / 1
- Germany1 / 1
- Portugal1 / 1
- Spain1 / 1
- Turkey1 / 1
›+1 more europe market
- United Kingdom1 / 1
Asia-Pacific (5)
- Australia1 / 1
- India1 / 1
- Indonesia1 / 1
- Singapore1 / 1
- Vietnam1 / 1
Core markets (1/1 apps)
User Sentiment
How do users feel about their apps?
1
Positive apps
0
Neutral / mixed
0
Negative apps
75/100
Avg sentiment score
Rivals
Who does Surfline/Wavetrak compete with?
The rivals identified
Nemeses(1)
meteoblue competes by offering high-precision meteorological data for free, capturing the casual outdoor sports segment that finds the $12.99 monthly subscription for Surfline prohibitive.
Contenders(10)
Both apps target surfers requiring wave forecasts, but Eddy Surf Report captures price-sensitive users with a $0.99 monthly tier compared to the $12.99 monthly subscription required by Surfline.
WeatherPro competes for the same outdoor enthusiast audience as Surfline by providing localized environmental metrics like wind and temperature, which are essential for planning outdoor sessions.
Swell Scope targets the same surf-forecasting audience by allowing users to define custom surf breaks via pin-drops, directly challenging the reliance on pre-defined, algorithm-driven spot data.
Spitcast competes by offering localized surf forecasting for California, targeting the same regional user base that Surfline serves with its broader global camera network.
Serves outdoor enthusiasts who require elevation-specific weather data for mountain-based activities.
Both apps serve outdoor enthusiasts requiring precise environmental data for planning, creating a direct overlap in the user's decision-making process for session timing.
Wave Day targets the same surf-forecasting audience by focusing on personal session logging and pattern identification, which directly competes with Surfline's goal of helping users plan sessions.
EPIC competes by offering a simplified, free-tier-focused alternative to the complex, subscription-heavy model of Surfline, targeting casual surfers who prioritize ease of use over proprietary camera networks.
Surf Report Meteo by Buoywatch targets the same surf-forecasting audience by providing real-time marine buoy data, offering a free alternative to the subscription-gated forecasting model used by Surfline.
Surf Report targets the same coastal weather and wave-condition planning audience as Surfline, offering a lightweight, data-only alternative for users who prioritize forecast filtering over visual verification.
Same space(18)
Offers hyperlocal weather indices for general users who need granular environmental planning.
Delivers localized weather alerts and forecasts for users needing official government-sourced data.
Serves Apple ecosystem users needing detailed tide charts and cross-platform integration.
Offers surf and wind forecasts for users needing broad international coverage.
Provides offline-first tide data for users in remote coastal environments with limited connectivity.
Targets professional mariners needing high-fidelity data from multiple meteorological sources.
Supplies marine forecasts for boaters and surfers needing verified meteorological data.
Serves surfers needing real-time surf and tide reports for global beach breaks.
Targets safety-conscious users needing high-resolution radar and specialized storm tracking.
Provides satellite-first monitoring for storm trackers who need real-time imagery.
Provides official tide data for users needing accurate predictions for boating and surfing.
Supplies real-time radar and meteorological layers for users needing detailed environmental monitoring.
Offers marine navigation tools for sailors and powerboaters needing high-resolution weather routing.
Offers NOAA-sourced tide predictions for users needing reliable maritime alerts.
Provides professional-grade weather visualization for users needing multi-model comparison and live radar.
Provides maritime wind data for surfers who need safety metrics beyond standard wave height.
Supplies wind and wave data for outdoor professionals who need granular meteorological reports.
Offers professional-grade multi-model visualization for users requiring deep meteorological analysis.
New entrants(2)
Provides automated alerts for surfers needing to know when conditions match their preferences.
Targets surfers needing aggregated coastal data to identify optimal wave conditions efficiently.
