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Join The World’s Largest Surfing Community
Rip Curl Search GPS iOS App

Plan, Track, Relive, Compare and Share every session with the Rip Curl Search GPS App. Compatible with Apple Watch and Rip Curl Search GPS Watch (Gen 2 & 3).

In App purchases required.

Download the Rip Curl Search GPS App

In App purchases required

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PLAN
PLAN

Score the best surf with real-time conditions powered by Surfline.

TRACK
TRACK

Track your surf using stats like wave count, paddle count, speed and distance.

RELIVE
RELIVE

Relive your sessions with features like cam rewind, conditions summary and trace maps of the break.

COMPARE
COMPARE

Join the Search GPS community, compete against friends, improve your stats, and earn achievement badges.

SHARE
SHARE

Sync your session, post your stats on socials.

Standard Subscription (Free):
  • Track your surfs using the Rip Curl SearchGPS Watch or Apple Watch.
  • Follow your mates.
  • See the pros latest surf sessions.
  • Live swell and wind conditions for your home break powered by Surfline.
  • Basic surf session logbook.
  • Earn Club Rip Curl points for every wave surfed.
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Premium Subscription:

Enjoy all of the features of a Standard Subscription, plus:

  • Get a free trial when you first subscribe to premium.
  • Premium surf session logbook including; maps, metrics, records & achievements.
  • Participate in and be crowned Boss of the Break®.
  • Compete with your friends in customisable Leagues. 

Track your stats, climb the leaderboard, and prove you’re the Boss of The Break at your local lineup. Boss of The Break is determined by a points-based system. Here's how you can earn the title:

Wave Speed
Wave Speed

How fast you’re ridingeach wave.

Wave Distance
Wave Distance

The total distance coveredon each wave.

Wave Frequency
Wave Frequency

How often you’re catching waves
during your session.

Apple Watch Quick Start Guide
Step 1.
Step 1.

To begin, ensure you have enabled the required WatchOS permissions for tracking, Location Services, and Health. 

Step 2.
Step 2.

.Open the Rip Curl Search GPS app on your Apple Watch and tap START to initiate the countdown timer for your session. The water lock will automatically activate, ensuring you don’t accidentally end your surf.

Step 3.
Step 3.

View live stats, such as wave count,top speed, longest wavealong with session timer and time of day.

Step 4.
Step 4.

When your session’s over, don’t forget to end your session! Press and hold the crown to turn off water lock and swipe your screen to the right, tap END SESSION and give yourself a star rating and tap CONTINUE.

Step 5.
Step 5.

View a summary of your surf, and tap DONE when you’re ready. Open the iOS app and go to the Track tab to view your session in detail*.

Step 6.
Step 6.

Step 6.