Why Swellwick
How Swellwick compares
There are good forecast apps out there. Here's where we're different, and where others might suit you better. (Kelpcast, Gullwatch and Saltline Surf are made-up competitors, like us.)
| Swellwick | Kelpcast | Gullwatch | Saltline Surf | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus | Surf and beach safety, Australia | Global surf forecasts | Beach webcams | Surf school bookings and forecasts |
| Patrol flags and rip alerts | Yes, live from clubs | No | Some beaches | No |
| Free tier | 7-day forecast | 3-day forecast | Limited cams | Yes |
| Human-checked rating | Daily | Model only | n/a | Weekly |
| Tools for clubs and councils | Swellwick Patrol | No | Camera hosting | No |
| Website | swellwick.com | kelpcast.example | gullwatch.example | saltlinesurf.example |
Comparison as of October 2026. All four companies are fictional.
Choose another app if…
- you mostly surf overseas: a global forecaster like Kelpcast covers more of the world;
- you want to watch the waves live: Gullwatch has more cameras than we do;
- you're booking a learn-to-surf lesson: Saltline Surf does that well.