Out The Back

Know what the forecast means at the beach—and for you. Out the Back translates offshore swell, wind, tide, weather, and available nearby observations into an expected local breaking range for the surf spots you care about. It explains why, shows how the day changes, and learns from the sessions you log. PLAN YOUR SESSION • Explore hourly surf conditions across a seven-day forecast • See expected local breaking range, swell direction and period, wind, tide, air and water temperature, and weather • Compare multiple swell components and follow wave, wind, and tide charts on one timeline • See when a spot is close to the conditions in which it plays best • Find a promising window that fits your preferred surf times and comfortable range • Check available buoy and observation-station readings, forecast confidence, and source details MAKE THE CALL YOURS • Get a plain-language read tailored to your experience and preferences • Save, reorder, rename, and explore surf spots around the world • Add local knowledge about the swell, wind, size, and tide that make a spot work • Keep the current spot’s forecast on your Home Screen with the Out the Back widget BUILD YOUR SURF MEMORY • Log the board, wetsuit, waves, crowd, conditions, and overall session • Save the app’s original forecast with the session so you can compare the call with what happened • Surface highly similar conditions from sessions you enjoyed • Build personal insights from your ratings and real-world observations KNOW YOUR QUIVER • Search a curated board and wetsuit catalog or enter gear manually • Add photos, mark go-to equipment, and keep each item’s details close • See gear suggestions for the current conditions, including why a different shape or suit may fit better KEEP LEARNING • Follow a learning path tailored to your experience level • Practice beach reads, understand swell trains, and prepare for changing conditions • Use safety-focused tools and trusted follow-on resources before and after a surf Your saved spots, preferences, quiver, photos, and surf history stay on this iPhone in the current release. No account is required. Forecasts are planning aids, not guarantees. Conditions can change quickly. Observe the ocean from shore, stay within your ability, and follow local lifeguard and safety guidance. Forecast data and derived values include information from Open-Meteo and, where available, NOAA CO-OPS and NOAA/NDBC. Out the Back transforms source data into hourly, spot-aware planning guidance; source availability varies by location.