About The Surfr. App
Surfr is your all-in-one companion for wind sports - built for kitesurfers, wingfoilers, windsurfers, and anyone who lives for the wind. Whether you're looking for a new spot, mid-session on the water, or reviewing your...
Surfr is your all-in-one companion for wind sports - built for kitesurfers, wingfoilers, windsurfers, and anyone who lives for the wind. Whether you're looking for a new spot, mid-session on the water, or reviewing your performance afterward, Surfr gives you everything you need to make the most of every session. TRACK AND ANALYSE YOUR SESSIONS Record your sessions using your iPhone or Apple Watch with GPS tracking, automatic jump detection, and real-time stats. Review your height, airtime, speed, and distance after every ride. Watch a full replay of your session, explore an interactive map of your track, and share your best moments with the community. DISCOVER THE BEST SPOTS Browse an interactive map of wind sport spots worldwide. See real-time wind conditions, live forecasts, and webcam feeds right on the map. Live user pins show you who's out on the water right now, so you always know where the action is. WIND FORECASTS YOU CAN TRUST Get detailed, hour-by-hour wind forecasts for any spot, powered by multiple forecast models. Set custom wind alerts so you're the first to know when conditions hit your sweet spot. Never miss a window again. COMPETE Join live competitions at spots near you. The Surfr. app lets you compete with fellow riders based on your actual recorded performance - no judges needed. Check leaderboards, track your ranking, and discover active competitions at spots worldwide. GEAR UP YOUR KITE BAG Manage your full equipment inventory. Log your kites, boards, and gear. Get size recommendations based on wind conditions so you always rig the right setup. CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY Follow friends, like their sessions, and leave comments. The "For You" feed surfaces the most relevant sessions from the global Surfr community. Share your personal records and leaderboard moments. SURFR PLUS & PRO Want to go further? Surfr Plus unlocks more of what you love, and Surfr Pro gives you the full experience - advanced analytics, detailed forecasts, wind alerts, and everything you need to ride at your best. Start riding smarter. Download Surfr today. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Version History Surfr 4.0 is here — a complete rebuild, where nothing was left untouched. At the heart of it is a brand-new Discover map featuring live riders, wind forecasts and live wind history, alongside a completely redesigned session feed, session page and interactive GPS maps, now in 3D. We've added a new "For You" tab with a fresh way of commenting and tagging your mates, introduced new ways of competing live with your friends, and added Wind Alerts to keep you on top of conditions. The Record screen has been redesigned, our subscriptions have been refreshed, and Surfr is now also available in French, Italian and Russian. 4.0.3 May 17 Surfr 4.0 is here — a complete rebuild, where nothing was left untouched. At the heart of it is a brand-new Discover map featuring live riders, wind forecasts and live wind history, alongside a completely redesigned session feed, session page and interactive GPS maps, now in 3D. We've added a new "For You" tab with a fresh way of commenting and tagging your mates, introduced new ways of competing live with your friends, and added Wind Alerts to keep you on top of conditions. The Record screen has been redesigned, our subscriptions have been refreshed, and Surfr is now also available in French, Italian and Russian. 4.0.2 May 1 Surfr 4.0 is here — a complete rebuild, where nothing was left untouched. At the heart of it is a brand-new Discover map featuring live riders, wind forecasts and live wind history, alongside a completely redesigned session feed, session page and interactive GPS maps, now in 3D. We've added a new "For You" tab with a fresh way of commenting and tagging your mates, introduced new ways of competing live with your friends, and added Wind Alerts to keep you on top of conditions. The Record screen has been redesigned, our subscriptions have been refreshed, and Surfr is now also available in French, Italian and Russian. 4.0.1 Apr 29 Surfr 4.0 is here — a complete rebuild, where nothing was left untouched. At the heart of it is a brand-new Discover map featuring live riders, wind forecasts and live wind history, alongside a completely redesigned session feed, session page and interactive GPS maps, now in 3D. We've added a new "For You" tab with a fresh way of commenting and tagging your mates, introduced new ways of competing live with your friends, and added Wind Alerts to keep you on top of conditions. The Record screen has been redesigned, our subscriptions have been refreshed, and Surfr is now also available in French, Italian and Russian. 4.0.0 Apr 28 Competition Mode With the introduction of Competition Mode, your sessions just got more exciting. Designed to work seamlessly with our new app, The Wind Games, it lets you compete with friends in real time, view live rankings directly on your wrist, and see how you stack up while riding. Bug Fixes & Improvements Various bug fixes and performance enhancements for a smoother, more reliable experience. 3.4.5 Mar 23 Competition Mode With the introduction of Competition Mode, your sessions just got more exciting. Designed to work seamlessly with our new app, The Wind Games, it lets you compete with friends in real time, view live rankings directly on your wrist, and see how you stack up while riding. Bug Fixes & Improvements Various bug fixes and performance enhancements for a smoother, more reliable experience. 3.4.4 Mar 18 Competition Mode With the introduction of Competition Mode, your sessions just got more exciting. Designed to work seamlessly with our new app, The Wind Games, it lets you compete with friends in real time, view live rankings directly on your wrist, and see how you stack up while riding. Bug Fixes & Improvements Various bug fixes and performance enhancements for a smoother, more reliable experience. 3.4.3 Mar 18 Competition Mode With the introduction of Competition Mode, your sessions just got more exciting. Designed to work seamlessly with our new app, The Wind Games, it lets you compete with friends in real time, view live rankings directly on your wrist, and see how you stack up while riding. Bug Fixes & Improvements Various bug fixes and performance enhancements for a smoother, more reliable experience. 3.4.2 Mar 14 Competition Mode With the introduction of Competition Mode, your sessions just got more exciting. Designed to work seamlessly with our new app, The Wind Games, it lets you compete with friends in real time, view live rankings directly on your wrist, and see how you stack up while riding. Bug Fixes & Improvements Various bug fixes and performance enhancements for a smoother, more reliable experience. 3.4.0 Mar 13 What’s New New Sharing Options • Share sessions directly to your favorite social apps • Choose what to include: details overlay, session image or GPS track • Add a direct link to your session • Post with a single tap Bug Fixes & Improvements • Various fixes and performance enhancements for a smoother experience 3.32.3 Feb 16 What’s New New Sharing Options • Share sessions directly to your favorite social apps • Choose what to include: details overlay, session image or GPS track • Add a direct link to your session • Post with a single tap Bug Fixes & Improvements • Various fixes and performance enhancements for a smoother experience 3.32.2 Jan 21 What’s New New Sharing Options • Share sessions directly to your favorite social apps • Choose what to include: details overlay, session image or GPS track • Add a direct link to your session • Post with a single tap Bug Fixes & Improvements • Various fixes and performance enhancements for a smoother experience 3.32.1 Jan 11 What’s New New Sharing Options • Share sessions directly to your favorite social apps • Choose what to include: details overlay, session image or GPS track • Add a direct link to your session • Post with a single tap Bug Fixes & Improvements • Various fixes and performance enhancements for a smoother experience 3.3.0 12/17/2025 **Apple Watch Update The Watch app got a major facelift. - Easier access to Downwind and Coaching modes - Unified button combinations for save, pause, and chat - Improved Modular UI configurator - General stability and UI improvements **Privacy Update New privacy controls let you decide who can see your sessions, leaderboard positions, and live location. **New Onboarding Flow A faster, smoother start for new users. 3.2.1 12/10/2025 **Apple Watch Update The Watch app got a major facelift. - Easier access to Downwind and Coaching modes - Unified button combinations for save, pause, and chat - Improved Modular UI configurator - General stability and UI improvements **Privacy Update New privacy controls let you decide who can see your sessions, leaderboard positions, and live location. **New Onboarding Flow A faster, smoother start for new users. 3.04 12/09/2025 **Apple Watch Update The Watch app got a major facelift. - Easier access to Downwind and Coaching modes - Unified button combinations for save, pause, and chat - Improved Modular UI configurator - General stability and UI improvements **Privacy Update New privacy controls let you decide who can see your sessions, leaderboard positions, and live location. **New Onboarding Flow A faster, smoother start for new users. 3.03 11/14/2025 **In-App Push Messages** Stay in the loop—push messages now appear even when you're using the app, via a subtle in-app banner. **Push Message Deep Linking** Tap on a push notification like "Mike posted a big air session" and jump straight to the content, instead of just landing on the homepage. **Leaderboard Improvements** Leaderboards now load faster and are easier to navigate. **New Profile Fields** We’ve added extra profile fields to help personalize your app experience. **Surfr.PRO Information** Curious about Surfr.PRO? You’ll now find a clear in-app overview of all the PRO features. **General Fixes & Improvements** Various small enhancements and bug fixes to make your experience smoother. 3.02 08/09/2025 Referral Program & Stokes. You can now invite friends with your personal link and earn Stokes when they sign up, post sessions, or go PRO. You can also earn Stokes by riding, referring friends, and more. Track your rewards and spend them directly in the app or on the shop. Garmin Update. Garmin users now see live and accurate jump heights on the watch. Syncing is much faster too. Algorithm update. We fixed some issues with missed jumps and airtime errors. 3.01 04/28/2025 Referral Program & Stokes. You can now invite friends with your personal link and earn Stokes when they sign up, post sessions, or go PRO. You can also earn Stokes by riding, referring friends, and more. Track your rewards and spend them directly in the app or on the shop. Garmin Update. Garmin users now see live and accurate jump heights on the watch. Syncing is much faster too. Algorithm update. We fixed some issues with missed jumps and airtime errors. 2.98 03/26/2025 Several small bugfixes. 2.97 01/03/2025 One of the biggest updates in a long time! ** Multi-language! The Surfr app is now available in English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, and Dutch. ** Jump videos! Have you always wanted to make those cool jump videos where you see your height, airtime, and distance on top of your footage like the pros do? Now you can! Export any jump to video and overlay it in your editor. Check our Instagram for more information. ** On-board coaching v2 For the Apple Watch, the onboard coaching feature has been significantly updated, now providing even more value to help you improve your riding and jump higher. ** Freemium A PRO subscription is no longer needed to get started with the Apple Watch. You can now start using your Apple Watch right away, without needing to buy a PRO subscription. This way, you can get to know the Surfr app on your watch without subscribing to anything. After 5 sessions, some features will be locked, but you will still be able to use your Apple Watch to track GPS and speed-related metrics with the Free version. ** Leaderboard filters You can now filter leaderboards for any day or any period you want. We’ve added new filter options and improved the user interface to make it easier. ** Leaderboard emails + social sharing Made it to the leaderboard? From now on, you'll receive an email at the end of the day with a nice graphic showing your position on the leaderboard for the spot, country, continent, or even the world. Just click the Share button to post your result to your socials with one click! 2.96 10/19/2024 One of the biggest updates in a long time! ** Multi-language! The Surfr app is now available in English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, and Dutch. ** Jump videos! Have you always wanted to make those cool jump videos where you see your height, airtime, and distance on top of your footage like the pros do? Now you can! Export any jump to video and overlay it in your editor. Check our Instagram for more information. ** On-board coaching v2 For the Apple Watch, the onboard coaching feature has been significantly updated, now providing even more value to help you improve your riding and jump higher. ** Freemium A PRO subscription is no longer needed to get started with the Apple Watch. You can now start using your Apple Watch right away, without needing to buy a PRO subscription. This way, you can get to know the Surfr app on your watch without subscribing to anything. After 5 sessions, some features will be locked, but you will still be able to use your Apple Watch to track GPS and speed-related metrics with the Free version. ** Leaderboard filters You can now filter leaderboards for any day or any period you want. We’ve added new filter options and improved the user interface to make it easier. ** Leaderboard emails + social sharing Made it to the leaderboard? From now on, you'll receive an email at the end of the day with a nice graphic showing your position on the leaderboard for the spot, country, continent, or even the world. Just click the Share button to post your result to your socials with one click! 2.94 10/15/2024 Several minor bug fixes: - There was a bug that the Surfr. app could request your location, while the app was in background / not recording. This is now resolved. - Automatic wind direction detection for PRO insights is working again, and improved. 2.91 07/10/2024 Battery usage optimizations for Apple Watch Several minor bug fixes 2.90 04/30/2024 For iPhone and Apple Watch: **Improved low jump recognition. 200-300% improvement of jump recognition in the 1 to 3-meter range. Beginners will now have their jumps recognized. You can now set the minimum jump height to just 1 meter. This means that Surfr will start recognizing your jumps already from 1 meter and up. You can also do this on your iPhone via Profile / Settings. To do so open the Surfr. app on your watch, go to Settings / Advanced and change this setting to your liking. For Apple Watch: **Modular display. A whole new main recording display, where you can determine yourself what you want to see during your session. Open the Surfr app on the watch, go to Settings / Change Layout and decide which information is relevant to you. **Downwinder support. Select your downwind destination and use Surfr for navigation and spot information while on the water. A world-first feature by the Surfr. App using the Surfr. Discover database. From now on, it’s possible to use Surfr on your Watch for a downwinder. Pick your destination and go! The new Downwinder feature will be your Google Maps on the water, navigating you to your destination while keeping you informed about the spots and places you're passing. ** On-board coaching. A first step towards on-board coaching where the watch will teach you how to jump higher. Onboard coaching will tell you on the water how fast you went on your last tack, both the maximum speed as well as the average speed. The colors, red-orange-green, will tell you if you are on track for higher jumps. Open the Surfr. app on your Apple watch, go to Settings and select Advanced. There you can enable on-board coaching. ** Switching display. Switch the main part of the display with a simple button press to get the information you want - when you need it. Just single press the action button (Ultra) or single press the crown + side button (non-Ultra watches) and the display switches. ** Pausing a session. You can now pause your session. Go for that lunch break and continue where you left off when back on the beach. ** Improved and extended button support. Use the buttons on your watch to start, pause, stop a session, and much more. We created a full touchless experience to make your life easier on the beach and in the water. The following button combinations are available by default: Non-Ultra watches *Single press crown + side button: Switch display *Double press crown + side button: Pause or Resume Ultra watches *Single press action button: Switch display *Double press action button: Chat *Double press Action button + side button: Pause or Resume *Double press Crown + side button: End & Save session We hope you like the update as much as we do, regards, The Surfr. Team Small improvements: * Issue with maximum height in Feet showing wrong * Calories now save to Apple Health * Issue with saving offline sessions that could give Error 1 is now resolved * Issue with some watches not showing the session time (time on water) is resolved 2.89 03/09/2024
Previous Versions
Here you can find the changelog of The Surfr. App since it was posted on our website on 2023-06-07 09:40:07.
The latest version is 4.0.3 and it was updated on 2026-06-25 07:20:45. See below the changes in each version.
The Surfr. App version 4.0.3
Updated At: 2026-06-04
Changes: Version History Surfr 4.0 is here — a complete rebuild, where nothing was left untouched. At the heart of it is a brand-new Discover map featuring live riders, wind forecasts and live wind history, alongside a completely redesigned session feed, session page and interactive GPS maps, now in 3D. We've added a new "For You" tab with a fresh way of commenting and tagging your mates, introduced new ways of competing live with your friends, and added Wind Alerts to keep you on top of conditions. The Record screen has been redesigned, our subscriptions have been refreshed, and Surfr is now also available in French, Italian and Russian. 4.0.3 May 17 Surfr 4.0 is here — a complete rebuild, where nothing was left untouched. At the heart of it is a brand-new Discover map featuring live riders, wind forecasts and live wind history, alongside a completely redesigned session feed, session page and interactive GPS maps, now in 3D. We've added a new "For You" tab with a fresh way of commenting and tagging your mates, introduced new ways of competing live with your friends, and added Wind Alerts to keep you on top of conditions. The Record screen has been redesigned, our subscriptions have been refreshed, and Surfr is now also available in French, Italian and Russian. 4.0.2 May 1 Surfr 4.0 is here — a complete rebuild, where nothing was left untouched. At the heart of it is a brand-new Discover map featuring live riders, wind forecasts and live wind history, alongside a completely redesigned session feed, session page and interactive GPS maps, now in 3D. We've added a new "For You" tab with a fresh way of commenting and tagging your mates, introduced new ways of competing live with your friends, and added Wind Alerts to keep you on top of conditions. The Record screen has been redesigned, our subscriptions have been refreshed, and Surfr is now also available in French, Italian and Russian. 4.0.1 Apr 29 Surfr 4.0 is here — a complete rebuild, where nothing was left untouched. At the heart of it is a brand-new Discover map featuring live riders, wind forecasts and live wind history, alongside a completely redesigned session feed, session page and interactive GPS maps, now in 3D. We've added a new "For You" tab with a fresh way of commenting and tagging your mates, introduced new ways of competing live with your friends, and added Wind Alerts to keep you on top of conditions. The Record screen has been redesigned, our subscriptions have been refreshed, and Surfr is now also available in French, Italian and Russian. 4.0.0 Apr 28 Competition Mode
With the introduction of Competition Mode, your sessions just got more exciting. Designed to work seamlessly with our new app, The Wind Games, it lets you compete with friends in real time, view live rankings directly on your wrist, and see how you stack up while riding.
Bug Fixes & Improvements
Various bug fixes and performance enhancements for a smoother, more reliable experience. 3.4.5 Mar 23 Competition Mode
With the introduction of Competition Mode, your sessions just got more exciting. Designed to work seamlessly with our new app, The Wind Games, it lets you compete with friends in real time, view live rankings directly on your wrist, and see how you stack up while riding.
Bug Fixes & Improvements
Various bug fixes and performance enhancements for a smoother, more reliable experience. 3.4.4 Mar 18 Competition Mode
With the introduction of Competition Mode, your sessions just got more exciting. Designed to work seamlessly with our new app, The Wind Games, it lets you compete with friends in real time, view live rankings directly on your wrist, and see how you stack up while riding.
Bug Fixes & Improvements
Various bug fixes and performance enhancements for a smoother, more reliable experience. 3.4.3 Mar 18 Competition Mode
With the introduction of Competition Mode, your sessions just got more exciting. Designed to work seamlessly with our new app, The Wind Games, it lets you compete with friends in real time, view live rankings directly on your wrist, and see how you stack up while riding.
Bug Fixes & Improvements
Various bug fixes and performance enhancements for a smoother, more reliable experience. 3.4.2 Mar 14 Competition Mode
With the introduction of Competition Mode, your sessions just got more exciting. Designed to work seamlessly with our new app, The Wind Games, it lets you compete with friends in real time, view live rankings directly on your wrist, and see how you stack up while riding.
Bug Fixes & Improvements
Various bug fixes and performance enhancements for a smoother, more reliable experience. 3.4.0 Mar 13 What’s New
New Sharing Options
• Share sessions directly to your favorite social apps
• Choose what to include: details overlay, session image or GPS track
• Add a direct link to your session
• Post with a single tap
Bug Fixes & Improvements
• Various fixes and performance enhancements for a smoother experience 3.32.3 Feb 16 What’s New
New Sharing Options
• Share sessions directly to your favorite social apps
• Choose what to include: details overlay, session image or GPS track
• Add a direct link to your session
• Post with a single tap
Bug Fixes & Improvements
• Various fixes and performance enhancements for a smoother experience 3.32.2 Jan 21 What’s New
New Sharing Options
• Share sessions directly to your favorite social apps
• Choose what to include: details overlay, session image or GPS track
• Add a direct link to your session
• Post with a single tap
Bug Fixes & Improvements
• Various fixes and performance enhancements for a smoother experience 3.32.1 Jan 11 What’s New
New Sharing Options
• Share sessions directly to your favorite social apps
• Choose what to include: details overlay, session image or GPS track
• Add a direct link to your session
• Post with a single tap
Bug Fixes & Improvements
• Various fixes and performance enhancements for a smoother experience 3.3.0 12/17/2025 **Apple Watch Update
The Watch app got a major facelift.
- Easier access to Downwind and Coaching modes
- Unified button combinations for save, pause, and chat
- Improved Modular UI configurator
- General stability and UI improvements
**Privacy Update
New privacy controls let you decide who can see your sessions, leaderboard positions, and live location.
**New Onboarding Flow
A faster, smoother start for new users. 3.2.1 12/10/2025 **Apple Watch Update
The Watch app got a major facelift.
- Easier access to Downwind and Coaching modes
- Unified button combinations for save, pause, and chat
- Improved Modular UI configurator
- General stability and UI improvements
**Privacy Update
New privacy controls let you decide who can see your sessions, leaderboard positions, and live location.
**New Onboarding Flow
A faster, smoother start for new users. 3.04 12/09/2025 **Apple Watch Update
The Watch app got a major facelift.
- Easier access to Downwind and Coaching modes
- Unified button combinations for save, pause, and chat
- Improved Modular UI configurator
- General stability and UI improvements
**Privacy Update
New privacy controls let you decide who can see your sessions, leaderboard positions, and live location.
**New Onboarding Flow
A faster, smoother start for new users. 3.03 11/14/2025 **In-App Push Messages**
Stay in the loop—push messages now appear even when you're using the app, via a subtle in-app banner.
**Push Message Deep Linking**
Tap on a push notification like "Mike posted a big air session" and jump straight to the content, instead of just landing on the homepage.
**Leaderboard Improvements**
Leaderboards now load faster and are easier to navigate.
**New Profile Fields**
We’ve added extra profile fields to help personalize your app experience.
**Surfr.PRO Information**
Curious about Surfr.PRO? You’ll now find a clear in-app overview of all the PRO features.
**General Fixes & Improvements**
Various small enhancements and bug fixes to make your experience smoother. 3.02 08/09/2025 Referral Program & Stokes. You can now invite friends with your personal link and earn Stokes when they sign up, post sessions, or go PRO. You can also earn Stokes by riding, referring friends, and more. Track your rewards and spend them directly in the app or on the shop.
Garmin Update. Garmin users now see live and accurate jump heights on the watch. Syncing is much faster too.
Algorithm update. We fixed some issues with missed jumps and airtime errors. 3.01 04/28/2025 Referral Program & Stokes. You can now invite friends with your personal link and earn Stokes when they sign up, post sessions, or go PRO. You can also earn Stokes by riding, referring friends, and more. Track your rewards and spend them directly in the app or on the shop.
Garmin Update. Garmin users now see live and accurate jump heights on the watch. Syncing is much faster too.
Algorithm update. We fixed some issues with missed jumps and airtime errors. 2.98 03/26/2025 Several small bugfixes. 2.97 01/03/2025 One of the biggest updates in a long time!
** Multi-language!
The Surfr app is now available in English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, and Dutch.
** Jump videos!
Have you always wanted to make those cool jump videos where you see your height, airtime, and distance on top of your footage like the pros do? Now you can! Export any jump to video and overlay it in your editor. Check our Instagram for more information.
** On-board coaching v2
For the Apple Watch, the onboard coaching feature has been significantly updated, now providing even more value to help you improve your riding and jump higher.
** Freemium
A PRO subscription is no longer needed to get started with the Apple Watch. You can now start using your Apple Watch right away, without needing to buy a PRO subscription. This way, you can get to know the Surfr app on your watch without subscribing to anything. After 5 sessions, some features will be locked, but you will still be able to use your Apple Watch to track GPS and speed-related metrics with the Free version.
** Leaderboard filters
You can now filter leaderboards for any day or any period you want. We’ve added new filter options and improved the user interface to make it easier.
** Leaderboard emails + social sharing
Made it to the leaderboard? From now on, you'll receive an email at the end of the day with a nice graphic showing your position on the leaderboard for the spot, country, continent, or even the world. Just click the Share button to post your result to your socials with one click! 2.96 10/19/2024 One of the biggest updates in a long time!
** Multi-language!
The Surfr app is now available in English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, and Dutch.
** Jump videos!
Have you always wanted to make those cool jump videos where you see your height, airtime, and distance on top of your footage like the pros do? Now you can! Export any jump to video and overlay it in your editor. Check our Instagram for more information.
** On-board coaching v2
For the Apple Watch, the onboard coaching feature has been significantly updated, now providing even more value to help you improve your riding and jump higher.
** Freemium
A PRO subscription is no longer needed to get started with the Apple Watch. You can now start using your Apple Watch right away, without needing to buy a PRO subscription. This way, you can get to know the Surfr app on your watch without subscribing to anything. After 5 sessions, some features will be locked, but you will still be able to use your Apple Watch to track GPS and speed-related metrics with the Free version.
** Leaderboard filters
You can now filter leaderboards for any day or any period you want. We’ve added new filter options and improved the user interface to make it easier.
** Leaderboard emails + social sharing
Made it to the leaderboard? From now on, you'll receive an email at the end of the day with a nice graphic showing your position on the leaderboard for the spot, country, continent, or even the world. Just click the Share button to post your result to your socials with one click! 2.94 10/15/2024 Several minor bug fixes:
- There was a bug that the Surfr. app could request your location, while the app was in background / not recording. This is now resolved.
- Automatic wind direction detection for PRO insights is working again, and improved. 2.91 07/10/2024 Battery usage optimizations for Apple Watch
Several minor bug fixes 2.90 04/30/2024 For iPhone and Apple Watch:
**Improved low jump recognition.
200-300% improvement of jump recognition in the 1 to 3-meter range. Beginners will now have their jumps recognized.
You can now set the minimum jump height to just 1 meter. This means that Surfr will start recognizing your jumps already from 1 meter and up. You can also do this on your iPhone via Profile / Settings. To do so open the Surfr. app on your watch, go to Settings / Advanced and change this setting to your liking.
For Apple Watch:
**Modular display.
A whole new main recording display, where you can determine yourself what you want to see during your session.
Open the Surfr app on the watch, go to Settings / Change Layout and decide which information is relevant to you.
**Downwinder support.
Select your downwind destination and use Surfr for navigation and spot information while on the water. A world-first feature by the Surfr. App using the Surfr. Discover database. From now on, it’s possible to use Surfr on your Watch for a downwinder. Pick your destination and go! The new Downwinder feature will be your Google Maps on the water, navigating you to your destination while keeping you informed about the spots and places you're passing.
** On-board coaching.
A first step towards on-board coaching where the watch will teach you how to jump higher. Onboard coaching will tell you on the water how fast you went on your last tack, both the maximum speed as well as the average speed. The colors, red-orange-green, will tell you if you are on track for higher jumps. Open the Surfr. app on your Apple watch, go to Settings and select Advanced. There you can enable on-board coaching.
** Switching display.
Switch the main part of the display with a simple button press to get the information you want - when you need it. Just single press the action button (Ultra) or single press the crown + side button (non-Ultra watches) and the display switches.
** Pausing a session.
You can now pause your session. Go for that lunch break and continue where you left off when back on the beach.
** Improved and extended button support.
Use the buttons on your watch to start, pause, stop a session, and much more. We created a full touchless experience to make your life easier on the beach and in the water.
The following button combinations are available by default:
Non-Ultra watches
*Single press crown + side button: Switch display
*Double press crown + side button: Pause or Resume
Ultra watches
*Single press action button: Switch display
*Double press action button: Chat
*Double press Action button + side button: Pause or Resume
*Double press Crown + side button: End & Save session
We hope you like the update as much as we do, regards, The Surfr. Team
Small improvements:
* Issue with maximum height in Feet showing wrong
* Calories now save to Apple Health
* Issue with saving offline sessions that could give Error 1 is now resolved
* Issue with some watches not showing the session time (time on water) is resolved 2.89 03/09/2024
The Surfr. App version 3.4.5
Updated At: 2026-03-23
Changes: Competition Mode
With the introduction of Competition Mode, your sessions just got more exciting. Designed to work seamlessly with our new app, The Wind Games, it lets you compete with friends in real time, view live rankings directly on your wrist, and see how you stack up while riding.
Bug Fixes & Improvements
Various bug fixes and performance enhancements for a smoother, more reliable experience.
The Surfr. App version 3.32.3
Updated At: 2026-02-16
Changes: What’s New
New Sharing Options
• Share sessions directly to your favorite social apps
• Choose what to include: details overlay, session image or GPS track
• Add a direct link to your session
• Post with a single tap
Bug Fixes & Improvements
• Various fixes and performance enhancements for a smoother experience
The Surfr. App version 3.02
Updated At: 2025-08-09
Changes: Aug 9, 2025
Version 3.02
**In-App Push Messages**
Stay in the loop—push messages now appear even when you're using the app, via a subtle in-app banner.
**Push Message Deep Linking**
Tap on a push notification like "Mike posted a big air session" and jump straight to the content, instead of just landing on the homepage.
**Leaderboard Improvements**
Leaderboards now load faster and are easier to navigate.
**New Profile Fields**
We’ve added extra profile fields to help personalize your app experience.
**Surfr.PRO Information**
Curious about Surfr.PRO? You’ll now find a clear in-app overview of all the PRO features.
**General Fixes & Improvements**
Various small enhancements and bug fixes to make your experience smoother.
The Surfr. App version 3.01
Updated At: 2025-04-28
Changes: Apr 28, 2025
Version 3.01
Referral Program & Stokes. You can now invite friends with your personal link and earn Stokes when they sign up, post sessions, or go PRO. You can also earn Stokes by riding, referring friends, and more. Track your rewards and spend them directly in the app or on the shop.
Garmin Update. Garmin users now see live and accurate jump heights on the watch. Syncing is much faster too.
Algorithm update. We fixed some issues with missed jumps and airtime errors.
The Surfr. App version 2.98
Updated At: 2025-03-26
Changes: Mar 26, 2025
Version 2.98
Referral Program & Stokes. You can now invite friends with your personal link and earn Stokes when they sign up, post sessions, or go PRO. You can also earn Stokes by riding, referring friends, and more. Track your rewards and spend them directly in the app or on the shop.
Garmin Update. Garmin users now see live and accurate jump heights on the watch. Syncing is much faster too.
Algorithm update. We fixed some issues with missed jumps and airtime errors.
The Surfr. App version 2.97
Updated At: 2025-01-03
Changes: Jan 3, 2025
Version 2.97
Several small bugfixes.
The Surfr. App version 2.96
Updated At: 2024-10-19
Changes: Oct 19, 2024
Version 2.96
One of the biggest updates in a long time!
** Multi-language!
The Surfr app is now available in English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, and Dutch.
** Jump videos!
Have you always wanted to make those cool jump videos where you see your height, airtime, and distance on top of your footage like the pros do? Now you can! Export any jump to video and overlay it in your editor. Check our Instagram for more information.
** On-board coaching v2
For the Apple Watch, the onboard coaching feature has been significantly updated, now providing even more value to help you improve your riding and jump higher.
** Freemium
A PRO subscription is no longer needed to get started with the Apple Watch. You can now start using your Apple Watch right away, without needing to buy a PRO subscription. This way, you can get to know the Surfr app on your watch without subscribing to anything. After 5 sessions, some features will be locked, but you will still be able to use your Apple Watch to track GPS and speed-related metrics with the Free version.
** Leaderboard filters
You can now filter leaderboards for any day or any period you want. We’ve added new filter options and improved the user interface to make it easier.
** Leaderboard emails + social sharing
Made it to the leaderboard? From now on, you'll receive an email at the end of the day with a nice graphic showing your position on the leaderboard for the spot, country, continent, or even the world. Just click the Share button to post your result to your socials with one click!
The Surfr. App version 2.94
Updated At: 2024-10-15
Changes: Oct 15, 2024
Version 2.94
One of the biggest updates in a long time!
** Multi-language!
The Surfr app is now available in English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, and Dutch.
** Jump videos!
Have you always wanted to make those cool jump videos where you see your height, airtime, and distance on top of your footage like the pros do? Now you can! Export any jump to video and overlay it in your editor. Check our Instagram for more information.
** On-board coaching v2
For the Apple Watch, the onboard coaching feature has been significantly updated, now providing even more value to help you improve your riding and jump higher.
** Freemium
A PRO subscription is no longer needed to get started with the Apple Watch. You can now start using your Apple Watch right away, without needing to buy a PRO subscription. This way, you can get to know the Surfr app on your watch without subscribing to anything. After 5 sessions, some features will be locked, but you will still be able to use your Apple Watch to track GPS and speed-related metrics with the Free version.
** Leaderboard filters
You can now filter leaderboards for any day or any period you want. We’ve added new filter options and improved the user interface to make it easier.
** Leaderboard emails + social sharing
Made it to the leaderboard? From now on, you'll receive an email at the end of the day with a nice graphic showing your position on the leaderboard for the spot, country, continent, or even the world. Just click the Share button to post your result to your socials with one click!
The Surfr. App version 2.91
Updated At: 2024-07-10
Changes: Jul 10, 2024
Version 2.91
Several minor bug fixes:
- There was a bug that the Surfr. app could request your location, while the app was in background / not recording. This is now resolved.
- Automatic wind direction detection for PRO insights is working again, and improved.