• Wind gusts now count toward spot scores Scoring used to look at average wind speed only. Gusty hours — light on average but punchy in the gusts — now score lower and say so, reflecting the chopped-up face you actually paddle out into. • Scoring fixes for west and southwest coast spots Per-spot wave height curves tightened, and Mashagou's swell window is now measured against the true coastline normal. • Forecast sample points moved inshore at three spots They were sitting too far offshore. Wave height and wind now match what's happening at the beach. • Simpler Stories tabs Just Latest and Regions now — open it and you're on today's newest posts.

Major forecast update • Improved how ocean data is integrated — wave height, period, and direction now read noticeably closer to the water on everyday small-to-mid days. • Recalibrated the rating thresholds for several spots so "is it worth paddling out" better matches on-the-ground reports. • Fixed the Nearby list showing spots in the wrong order when location took a moment to resolve.

• New nearby buoy readings: view wave height, period, direction, and wind at nearby buoys from each spot’s detail page. • See forecast-to-observation differences to better assess current conditions. • Spot comment boards are now open for sharing updates and conversations. • Expand spot maps for a clearer view of each location. • Improved surf-condition ratings and overall app experience.

Stories: browse by Popular, Latest, or region to find the spot you want faster. Your own stories now appear on your account page, and you can save them back to your photo library. Fixes: the navigation button on the map is easier to tap, tapping a spot cluster now zooms in, and wave period and wind readings match between the map card and the spot detail page. Fixed Pro subscription status being evaluated incorrectly in some cases. New spot: Qingzhou Bay (Donggang, Pingtung), plus updated parking pins for several spots.

New: Stories Shoot a photo or a short clip at the spot you're standing at and post it there, so anyone heading out can see what the surf actually looks like right now. • One tab for today's clips from every spot — sorted by Hot, Nearby, or Pocket • Live capture only; we detect which spot you're at when you post • Everything resets at 4 AM, so what you see is always today • Report, mute a poster, or hide any single post

• Surf alerts revamped: pick any spot from the full catalog, and toggle each condition — wave height, period, rating, time window — independently • Redesigned subscription purchase confirmation screen • Fixed an account-related issue affecting Pro subscription status display • Various UI polish

• Fixed tide data failing to load for some spots • Minor subscription plan adjustments • Various UI polish and small fixes

• Added a spot comment board — share photos, videos, and voice notes about conditions with other surfers • Fixed tide data failing to load for some spots • Minor subscription plan adjustments • Various UI polish and small fixes

• Free forecasts now cover the full 10 days at every spot, including our advanced picks • New SwellLab Pro subscription: unlimited Pocket Spots and Surf Alerts, hourly data refresh, and the full Best Surf ranking • Early-bird pricing for a limited time, with a free 7-day trial • Refreshed the subscription page, plus various small fixes

UI enhancements and minor refinements.