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Swellnet: Surfcams & Forecasts

by Swellnet Pty Ltd

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 7 Aug 2026

Quick verdict

What it is
Store information collected; independent summary not yet available.
At a glance
  • From $8.62/mo
  • Free to download
  • In-app purchases

Categories and search queries

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Key functions

Function Availability Access Scope Evidence
Free app Yes Free Store published
In-app purchases Yes Limited free Store published

Screens

App Store

16 store screenshots

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Pricing & paywalls

App Store

  • Swellnet Pro (7-Day Access) — $1.99/week
  • Swellnet Pro (7-Day Access) — $2.99/week
  • Swellnet Pro (24-Hour Access) — $0.99
  • Swellnet Pro (24-Hour Access) — $1.99
  • Swellnet Pro iOS — $6.99

Ratings & reviews

App Store

3.6 7 ratings · App Store

  1. 1/5Has problems finding any location

    Every time I search for a surf spot, it will always say it had a problem finding location

    Nik0$$$ · 7 Aug 2026

Privacy & accessibility

App Store

Privacy

  • Data Not Collected Developer declared

Accessibility

No accessibility labels collected yet.

Versions

App Store

  • 2.10.0

    - Added new fast-forward and playback speed controls to Surfcam Replays along with handy additional 'long-press' functionality for those buttons. - Fixed incorrect video 'play' display issue on tablets. - Fixed keyboard flashing during typing in the Website Login Screen. - Minor bug fixes.

  • 2.10.1

    - Internal updates. - Routine maintenance updates.

  • 2.6.6

    - Added organisation privileges.

  • 2.6.7

    - Minor internal hotfix.

  • 2.6.8

    - Stability updates for iOS 17. - Optimised loader skeletons with snappier UX, now adapts to tablet orientations. - Improved haptics. - HomeScreen video thumbs no longer stalled by pending forecasts. - Improved HomeScreen refresh mechanism, reduced jank. - Improved response for surfcam button presses with debounce to negate excessive taps.

  • 2.6.9

    - Routine maintenance updates.

  • 2.7.0

    - "Tips & FAQ" renamed to "Help" with improved accordion navigation and info. - Tides and wind now show for international locations (forecasts still to come). - Minor speed improvement for data fetching.

  • 2.8.0

    - Improved login flow for website and in-app subscribers. - Added more places to 'Restore Purchases' for ease of use.

  • 2.8.1

    - Fixed Surfcam Replay player displaying incorrect thumbnail when switching between times. - Minor UI consistency tweaks. - Routine maintenance updates.

  • 2.9.0

    - Internal updates. - Routine maintenance updates.

  • 3.0.0

    - Major stability focused improvements. - Fixed crashing issue with favourites drag-and-drop. - Fixed issues with 'Use My Location". - Home Screen performance improvements when scrolling long favourite lists. - Tide, Wind and Swell Train modals now support landscape. - Links now clickable in Surf Reports & Forecaster Notes. - Improved Forecast Charts with faster data, better caching and removed visual flicker.

  • 3.0.1

    - Fixed bug that caused some users to see a network error screen even after their connection stabilised.

  • 3.1.0

    - Free users can now add favourites to their home screen. - Locations with surfcams and reports are now prioritised in search, appearing at the top of results. - Fixed bug that showed false reports in the search dropdown. - Fixed bug that caused offline surfcams to endlessly load.

  • 3.2.0

    - Improved pinch-zoom on surfcams with smoother animations and better performance. - Fixed issue that required two fingers to pan while zoomed in, instead of one. - Added double-tap functionality allowing fast and precise zooming in and out.

  • 4.0.0

    - Upgraded the app's core framework and dependencies. No new features this time - just performance, stability, and compatibility improvements.

  • 4.1.0

    - Addressed text scaling on devices that have Text Size set larger in their OS settings. We’ve added a dedicated text size option in the slide out menu for those that have it enabled.

  • 4.1.1

    - Fixed bug that was causing text in Surf Reports and Forecaster Notes to appear tiny when Text Sizing was set larger at the system level. Sorry folks!

  • 4.1.2

    - Routine maintenance updates.

  • 4.1.3

    - Routine maintenance updates.

  • 4.1.4

    - Routine maintenance updates.

  • 4.1.5

    - Routine maintenance updates.

  • 4.2.0

    - Surf Forecast redesigned and rebuilt with new charts, data models, and improved layout. - New Weather section. Wind, swell and weather data now integrated into the forecast view. - Forecaster Notes redesigned for better readability. - Units & preferences: Tide heights in feet or metres; forecast display settings available to all users; region-based unit defaults. - Improved Surfcams. More reliable playback when switching apps or returning from sleep; general player fixes; nearby surfcam discovery now faster and more reliable. - Lite plan support. New subscription tier now recognised throughout the app. - Improved Search with redesigned and more accurate search dropdown to show visual surfcams. - Many bug fixes and optimisations.

  • 4.3.0

    - Added new WAMS forecast view. - Bug fix: Free and Premium Lite members can now access daily Surf Reports after 9am. - Fixed Surf Report dates displaying in the wrong timezone. - Improved Surf Report details and labelling. - Improved location search and added country names to results. - Improved image loading and accessibility. - General bug fixes and stability improvements.

  • 4.3.1

    - Minor internal updates.

  • 4.4.0 · 22 Jul 2026

    - Support for introductory free trials. - Fixed a bug where empty live wind would draw a directional arrow. - Fixed a bug that caused incorrect thumbnails on some surfcams.

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