Wavemaps: Wave Forecasts

Name: Wavemaps: Wave Forecasts
Rating: 4.9 (206 reviews)
Author: Miguel Canals

By: Miguel Canals App

Surf, Wave, Wind and Fish

Overview

Version:

3.3

Last updated: 2026-09-04

Ranking

#101,296 ▲ 1,167

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Wavemaps is a professional marine forecasting app for surfers, fishers, sailors, captains, lifeguards and coastal professionals. Compare leading wave and weather models, including ECMWF and GFS, with forecasts extending up to 16 days. Explore detailed swell components, wind speed and direction, wave energy, and conditions across thousands of worldwide locations.

Use interactive 3D and satellite maps to understand nearshore and offshore conditions, including bathymetry, refraction and shoaling in supported regions. Wavemaps also includes a historical Time Machine covering wave and wind data from 1979 to the present, favorite locations, custom spots, wave buoy information and premium tools for deeper ocean analysis.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Weather Navigation & Mapping Sports Analytics Data

By:

Miguel Canals

Rating:

4.90

(206) 7 new ratings

Version:

3.3 Last updated: 2026-09-04

Version code:

886901729

Creation date:

2025-10-30

Compatible devices:

Size:

119.06MB

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-25

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 101,296 ▲ 1,167

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Developed by:

Miguel Canals

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wavemaps-wave-forecasts/id6749452038

User Reviews

Wavemaps is praised for accuracy, usability, and a rich set of metocean data, with strong visualizations and live webcams enhancing planning. The standout strength is precise, reliable forecasts, complemented by nearshore maps and hourly swell data. A notable caveat is the camera feature’s inconsistent availability across updates, which can disrupt expectations for users who rely on live feeds.

Pros

Very accurate and reliable forecasts with repeated emphasis on precision.
Easy to use with an intuitive interface and clear, actionable visualizations.
Comprehensive metocean data including long-term forecasts, nearshore predictions, hourly data, and multiple swell datasets.
High-quality visualizations that translate complex ocean data into understandable insights (ocean intelligence).
Live webcams/camera integrations add valuable situational awareness for planning surf sessions.

Cons

Camera feature status appears inconsistent across updates: some versions include webcams while others remove or alter the capability, causing mixed experiences.