Verdict
Reads the day for you
Surf forecast in plain English. Wave size, tide, wind, water quality — translated into what it means for a beginner. Today, here, you.
Details
Everything that used to crowd the homepage lives here.
Home stays simple: the app, the core read, and the launch path. This page holds the longer explanation.
What WaxUp does
Three things, in plain English.
Watch
Watches the beaches you pick
Save the spots you can actually get to. WaxUp keeps an eye on them and pings you when one matches what you can ride.
Memory
Tracks what you did
Log a session, auto-tag the conditions. Over time WaxUp learns what days were yours and finds more of them.
Why it exists
Surfline tells you when it's good for surfers. WaxUp tells you when it's good for you.
Forecast-first
Expert forecast apps
Forecast data
Raw swell, tide, wind, and star ratings.
One-size score
One rating for every surfer at a break.
Memory work
You remember what worked last time.
Extra tab
Water quality is another tab to check.
Beginner-first
WaxUp
Plain call
A plain call: good for you, wait, or stay out.
Personal fit
Guidance shaped around your level and your beaches.
Surf Log
Your Surf Log connects each session to the conditions.
Safety inside
Safety sits inside the verdict before you leave.
Good for you Wait Stay out
Built for iPhone
Made for the morning check.
WaxUp is a native iOS app with a free widget, fast condition reads, session memory, and quiet notifications when a beach matches your level. No feed to scroll before you paddle out.
Pricing
Start free. Upgrade when you want WaxUp watching more for you.
Free
$0
Start with the basics.
- Today verdicts
- Beach browsing
- Gear reads
- WaxUp Widget
WaxUp Premium
$39.99/year
$4.99/month after a two-week free trial.
- Multi-spot watching
- Custom condition alerts
- Write gear reviews
- More session memory
Questions
Answers before you download.
Is WaxUp for complete beginners?
Yes. WaxUp is built for first seasons, returning surfers, and people learning unfamiliar breaks. It explains the call without making you decode the forecast first.
Does WaxUp replace expert surf forecasts?
No. Expert forecasts are still useful. WaxUp translates the same kind of conditions into a decision a beginner can act on.
What stays free?
The widget, beach browsing, gear reads, and core beginner guidance stay free. Premium adds more watching, alerts, and write access for gear reviews.
When does it launch?
WaxUp is planned for iPhone in late June 2026.