Surf Captain

Name: Surf Captain
Rating: 4.435484 (66 reviews)
Author: Weather Captain

By: Weather Captain App

Surf Forecasts Made Awesome!

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

12,402 ▲ 56

Data as of 2026-08-27

Rating:

4.44 +1

(66)

Version:

1.4.8

Last updated: 2026-08-20

Ranking

#517,092 ▼ 890

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Surf Captain delivers 16-day surf forecasts for the US, Canada, Central America, and the Caribbean in a simple, fast Chrome extension. The forecasts are highly accurate and easy to read, helping you plan every session.

New regions will be added over time, expanding coverage so Surf Captain stays your go-to source for surf conditions anywhere you ride.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Weather Developer Tools Data

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Downloads:

Rating:

Version:

1.4.8 Last updated: 2026-08-20

Version code:

261

Creation date:

2021-07-27

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk

Size:

50.90MB

Email:

ca*****@weathercaptain.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-27

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 517,092 ▼ 890

Other platforms

Surf Captain (v1.4.9)

4.60

(103)

For Developers

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Weather Captain

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.surf_captain_native

Email:

ca*****@weathercaptain.com

Website:

https://weathercaptain.com

User Reviews

Surf Captain is praised for its easy, intuitive interface and rich tide/forecast data, making it a popular go-to choice. However, recurring issues include forecast accuracy for certain spots, limited geographic coverage, missing advanced features like swell maps and alerts, and occasional instability. Overall, users value the app but want broader coverage and more depth.

Pros

Easy to use with quick access to information.
Attractive, UI-friendly design that presents a lot of data without feeling overwhelming.
Rich, data-heavy surf reports with ample detail (hourly updates and tides).
Includes tide data to help plan optimal surfing windows.
Generally regarded as a go-to app with good value and positive sentiment.

Cons

Forecast accuracy is inconsistent, with some spots showing inaccurate forecasts or overstated hype.
Geographic coverage is limited, with requests for more locations (especially in the Caribbean).
Missing features like swell maps and alerts/notifications.
Occasional instability (e.g., crashes or white-screen starts).
Lacks depth for advanced surfers and more detailed layouts.

Recent reviews

I love this app, but recently, your swell forecasts for certain spots in Northern CA are no longer accurate. The forecast will say flat when the waves are easily head high. This is my go to app, so I'm hoping this can be fixed. *Updating to 5 stars. Local forecast issue has been fixed. Thank you!