ariasurf exists to give surfers clear, accurate surf forecasts without the clutter. We believe you shouldn't need to wade through arbitrary star ratings, ads-first layouts, or opaque algorithms to understand what the ocean is doing. Our goal is simple: show you the raw swell, wind, and tide data laid out the way surfers actually read the water, so you can decide for yourself when to paddle out.
We provide hourly surf forecasts for over 40,000 spots worldwide, covering the conditions that matter most:
Swell — primary and secondary swell height, period, and direction
Wind — speed and direction, so you know if it's clean or blown out
Tide — highs, lows, and the movement in between
Live cameras where available, so you can see the spot for yourself
You can search any spot and save your favorites, so the breaks you check most are one tap away.
Our forecasts are built from established meteorological and oceanographic data sources, updated regularly and presented in a consistent, easy-to-scan format. Rather than compressing everything into a single score, we show you the underlying data so experienced surfers and beginners alike can build their own read of the conditions.
Most surf forecasting sites bury the data under ratings, upsells, and distractions. ariasurf is built to be clutter-free and surf-focused — fast to load, easy to read, and honest about what the forecast actually says.
Have a question, spotted an issue, or want to suggest a break we're missing? We'd love to hear from you — reach out any time on X at @henriemategui.