The Surfr. App
Kitesurf & Wingfoil app
Free · In‑App Purchases
The Surfr. App – Performance Tracking for Wind Sports
The Surfr. App is the ultimate companion for anyone passionate about wind sports like kiteboarding, wingfoiling, or windsurfing. Whether you're chasing higher jumps, faster speeds, or unforgettable downwinders, Surfr helps you track every moment with precision.
Record your jumps, airtime, speed, and full route over the water using just your iPhone or Apple Watch. After your session, dive into detailed insights to see your progress, analyze each jump, and relive your ride. Compete on global and local leaderboards, share your best sessions, and connect with a community that loves wind as much as you do.
Surfr also includes smart safety features like GPS location sharing, giving you peace of mind on the water. Whether you’re training hard or just having fun, Surfr makes every session count.
Ready to ride smarter? Download The Surfr. App and elevate your wind sport experience.
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more Update: Originally I got stuck on “Step 1”, but the app fixed itself a few days later and I was also reached out by app developer for more info.
Developer Response Hi there, thanks for updating the review. If you have any other questions please reach out the: support@thesurfr.app
Update: Originally I got stuck on “Step 1”, but the app fixed itself a few days later and I was also reached out by app developer for more info.
Hi there, thanks for updating the review. If you have any other questions please reach out the: support@thesurfr.app
If you are into kiteboarding and started jumping already this app is a must have. I use it to challenge my friends and myself to become a better kiteboarder. The app interface is intuitive and easy to use and the Wetsuit mode makes it super accessible for everyone to start measuring how high they jump.
If you are into kiteboarding and started jumping already this app is a must have. I use it to challenge my friends and myself to become a better kiteboarder. The app interface is intuitive and easy to use and the Wetsuit mode makes it super accessible for everyone to start measuring how high they jump.
Have been using this for over 2 years. Helps track what gear you use, various analytics, and of course jump height. Has its bugs and might just miss your best jump, but still a great product overall
Developer Response Thanks a lot for your feedback! We’re happy that you’re enjoying Surfr.! Some more great features coming your way 😎
Have been using this for over 2 years. Helps track what gear you use, various analytics, and of course jump height. Has its bugs and might just miss your best jump, but still a great product overall
Thanks a lot for your feedback! We’re happy that you’re enjoying Surfr.! Some more great features coming your way 😎
I don’t get to kite much, but every time i do, I’m order to use this app i have to upgrade the app completely, recalibrate, wrestle with flaws in the app being able to detect that it does indeed have location permissions. Not a great experiencePaid 45 bucks to basically record two sessions. I hope it gets better, maybe I’ll try again in a couple years.
I don’t get to kite much, but every time i do, I’m order to use this app i have to upgrade the app completely, recalibrate, wrestle with flaws in the app being able to detect that it does indeed have location permissions. Not a great experiencePaid 45 bucks to basically record two sessions. I hope it gets better, maybe I’ll try again in a couple years.
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
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
2.88 03/08/2024
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
2.87 02/28/2024
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
2.86 02/26/2024
Big Update!
** GPS, GPX, Strava.
We have completely revamped the way we handle GPS data. Going forward, you'll enjoy high-accuracy GPS data. Explore your GPS tracks and jumps in our new 3D maps integrated directly into the Surfr app. Check out your latest sessions and relive your session on a whole new level via the interactive 3D maps.
Export your sessions to Strava with a single click or download them as GPX to share with any app of your choice.
** Live Chat (Apple Watch eSim):
Chat live with your friends on the water via your watch. This revolutionary feature not only adds to the fun of your session but also enhances your safety. Lost your board? Just send a message to your friend! Kiteboarding is a solo sport, but with this feature it becomes even easier to share the stoke right on the water - when it happens.
Enable the chat function in the settings (Surfr App on your watch / Settings). During your session, press the action button (Apple Watch Ultra) or crown+side button (non-Ultra watches) to start a voice message.
We've also added a little offline/online indicator (red dot/green dot) so you always know if your watch is online, and you can send/receive messages.
** Improved Apple Health Integration:
We are now sending your full GPS track to Apple Health, so all the relevant information will also be stored in Apple Health. Just make sure that we have the required permissions to do so. Go to your iPhone, Health App, Profile, Apps And Services, and enable all the permissions that Surfr asks for.
**Offline Sessions (Apple Watch):
Finally, it's here, after many requests! You can now save your session on your Apple Watch even if you don't have an internet connection. Say hello to that boat trip in Egypt with no internet connection, record sessions all week long, and upload them all when connected to the internet again.
**Action Button Support (Apple Watch Ultra):
Use the action button to start a session. You can even link the right activity type/discipline (twintip, hydrofoil, wing, etc.) to the action button.
Use the action button + side button to stop a session.
Use the action button while recording a session to speak with friends!
** Quick Finish:
Press the Action Button + side button (Ultra) or Crown + side button (Non-ultra) to directly finish and save your session. No longer need to take the watch out of waterlock.
** Select Your Gear + Activity Type (Apple Watch):
Before you hit the water, you can now easily select your gear and your activity type. This way, your friends will always know what you're doing and what gear you are using. This information will also be added to your session when it's saved.
As always we are super stoked bringing some revolutionary (world-first) features to kiteboarding. We hope you like it, let us know your thoughts (Insta DM, support@thesurfr.app or a review right here in the App Store).
Best regards, The Surfr Team
2.85 02/09/2024
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.
more Version 3.4.5 Mar 23
Data Not Collected The developer does not collect any data from this app.
