# Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports

> Forecasts, Cams, Wind, & Tide

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.surfline.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.surfline.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.surfline.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Surfline/Wavetrak, Inc.
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 1,096,675
- **Rating:** 4.04 / 5 (9,187 ratings)
- **Version:** 13.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-02
- **First published:** 2011-08-02
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 76 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.surfline.android)
- **Website:** [http://www.surfline.com](http://www.surfline.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.surfline.com/privacy.cfm](http://www.surfline.com/privacy.cfm)

## Description

Surfline is the premier surf forecasting tool trusted by millions since 1985. With this Chrome extension, surfers gain instant access to live surf cams at over 950 global breaks, detailed wave height, wind, weather, water temperature, and tide data. Stay ahead with daily expert surf reports and 16-day long-range forecasts, enabling perfect planning for every surf adventure.

Relive your favorite sessions using Cam Rewind to watch and download your best waves and wipeouts. Stay connected with live coverage of major swell events and dive into rich content about surf news, travel, training, and gear. Whether you’re a beginner or professional, Surfline delivers the insights you need to catch better waves, more often.

## Rankings

- #64,638 — Overall
- #9 — Weather (Gross)
- #119 — Weather (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.surfline.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise Surfline for accurate data and helpful webcams, aiding planning, with a clean UI. However, paywalls, removal of free features, and limited free cams fuel frustration. Reliability concerns, UI clunkiness, and billing/refund problems detract from the experience, and ads in the free version remain a nuisance.

### Pros

- Access to surf spot webcams for pre-surf checks
- Accurate and precise surf/wave data across many locations
- Easy to use with clear weather and swell information
- Useful even without a paid subscription
- Helpful for planning and general surf knowledge

### Cons

- Paywall and high subscription cost; removal of Magic Seaweed features
- Free access to webcams is limited or unavailable
- Reliability/accuracy can be inconsistent for some users
- Clunky navigation and more clicks after recent updates
- Billing issues and refunds, plus ads in the free version

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.surfline.android)