Reviews of Surf Captain

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List of user reviews and ratings for Surf Captain

Total ratings

4.44 (Rating count: 66)

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Review summary

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.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 4.20

All time rating average: 4.44

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9% (2)

Date	Author	Comment
2024-12-31	Ri*****	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!
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!
2024-12-10	Pa*****	What am I paying for? Innacurate forcasts even a couple days out. Also they totally over hype certain breaks.
What am I paying for? Innacurate forcasts even a couple days out. Also they totally over hype certain breaks.
2024-11-04	ni*****	Good app to have bêing a sủe and all! Thanks
Good app to have bêing a sủe and all! Thanks
2024-10-13	La*****	Best surf app ever...
Best surf app ever...
2024-10-06	Do*****	All we need are more waves.
All we need are more waves.
2024-09-28	Mi*****	The developer of this app has not only created an app that can be used by the surfer and surf fisherman alike, but is also available for suggestion, communication and end user improvement. Well done! Thank you! Mike ...
The developer of this app has not only created an app that can be used by the surfer and surf fisherman alike, but is also available for suggestion, communication and end user improvement. Well done! Thank you! Mike ...
2024-08-05	Wa*****	Simple, lacking the details and layout a more advanced surfer would like to see. Good for beginners maybe
Simple, lacking the details and layout a more advanced surfer would like to see. Good for beginners maybe
2024-07-25	ro*****	Easy information access
Easy information access
2024-06-19	Ch*****	Superb app! Prefer it over surfline. It doesn't have many spots comparatively but the UI is great, the info is solid, and it gives lots of detail without being overwhelming.
Superb app! Prefer it over surfline. It doesn't have many spots comparatively but the UI is great, the info is solid, and it gives lots of detail without being overwhelming.
2024-06-16	Da*****	I really like the tons of info and data you apply into your every day/hour surf report. And by making it easy to navigate. And easy to understand by an old surf rat like myself,is absolutely genius. Thank you guys and gals for that. I'll continue to surf and not go to nite classes to figure out the other reports, (No names) we are all here in the same life style As Surfers. I did reach out with no responce. Thats there loss now. Im here to stay .and you guys know how word of mouth works
I really like the tons of info and data you apply into your every day/hour surf report. And by making it easy to navigate. And easy to understand by an old surf rat like myself,is absolutely genius. Thank you guys and gals for that. I'll continue to surf and not go to nite classes to figure out the other reports, (No names) we are all here in the same life style As Surfers. I did reach out with no responce. Thats there loss now. Im here to stay .and you guys know how word of mouth works