# Wavemaps: Wave Forecasts

> Surf, Wave, Wind and Fish

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6749452038](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6749452038)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6749452038`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Miguel Canals
- **Category:** Weather
- **Rating:** 4.90 / 5 (186 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-29
- **First published:** 2025-10-30
- **Size:** 107 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wavemaps-wave-forecasts/id6749452038)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://wavemaps.com/app/privacy-policy](https://wavemaps.com/app/privacy-policy)

## Description

Wavemaps is a professional wave, wind, and marine forecasting platform built for surfers, fishers, captains, lifeguards, and coastal professionals. It combines leading global models with hyperlocal forecasts up to 16 days out, delivering decision-grade ocean intelligence.

Key features include multi-model comparisons across ECMWF and GFS, the Wavemaps Time Machine to replay historical swells from 1979 to today, the Energy Compass for swell-direction visualization, advanced swell component analysis, HD nearshore forecasts, high-resolution wind data, thousands of locations, and immersive interactive 3D maps.

## Rankings

- #104,990 — Overall

## Review summary

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.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6749452038)