Dawn Patrol Surf, Wave Tracker

Dawn Patrol Surf, Wave Tracker

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Dawn Patrol: The Ultimate Surf Tracking App for Apple Watch

Track every wave, analyze your paddle efficiency, and relive your best sessions with Surfline integration. Turn your Apple Watch into a professional surf computer and close your rings while you ride.

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Publisher

Dawn Patrol Surf Tracking

Category

Health & Fitness

Downloads

107K+

User Rating

4.7/5

Total Ratings

3K+

Locales

6

Your Session, Visualized

Discover the interface used by 107K+ users.

Dawn Patrol surf tracking app interface on Apple Watch showing wave stats and tide forecasts

Dawn Patrol surf tracking app interface on Apple Watch showing wave stats and tide forecasts

Dawn Patrol app interface displaying surf session data including a wave map and performance statistics

Dawn Patrol app interface displaying surf session data including a wave map and performance statistics

Dawn Patrol surf tracking app interface on an Apple Watch Ultra displaying tide graph and wave forecast for Playa Madrugada with a start button

Dawn Patrol surf tracking app interface on an Apple Watch Ultra displaying tide graph and wave forecast for Playa Madrugada with a start button

An iPhone showing the Dawn Patrol app surf session overview with wave count, top speed, and a background photo of a surfer on a wave.

An iPhone showing the Dawn Patrol app surf session overview with wave count, top speed, and a background photo of a surfer on a wave.

Dawn Patrol app showing surf performance insights including distance per stroke and heart rate data

Dawn Patrol app showing surf performance insights including distance per stroke and heart rate data

iPhone screen showing surf session data with wave distances and total time in the Dawn Patrol app

iPhone screen showing surf session data with wave distances and total time in the Dawn Patrol app

iPhone screen displaying individual wave analysis with duration distance and top speed metrics for a surf session

iPhone screen displaying individual wave analysis with duration distance and top speed metrics for a surf session

Dawn Patrol app interface on an Apple Watch showing tide graphs and wave height data over a surf background

Dawn Patrol app interface on an Apple Watch showing tide graphs and wave height data over a surf background

iPhone home screen displaying Dawn Patrol swell and tide forecast widgets powered by Surfline

iPhone home screen displaying Dawn Patrol swell and tide forecast widgets powered by Surfline

Elevate Every Session

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 107K+ users.

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Precise Wave Tracking

Automatically count your waves, measure your top speed, and map every ride using just your Apple Watch.

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Surfline Sessions™ Integration

Sync your GPS data with Surfline cameras to watch videos of every wave you rode right after your session.

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Deep Performance Insights

Analyze paddle efficiency, board performance, and heart rate data to optimize your fitness and skill level.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 107K+ people who love this app.

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"Dawn Patrol is a game-changer for my morning sessions. The integration with Surfline cams is incredible—being able to watch my waves back immediately after a session has helped me correct my stance more than any coach could. It turns my Apple Watch into a professional-grade surf computer."

Mark S., San Diego
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"I love how it closes my rings and tracks my heart rate while I'm in the water. As someone who surfs before heading into the office, having the tide and forecast right on my wrist helps me make the most of every minute. The paddle efficiency stats are a total eye-opener!"

Elena R., New York

Review Analysis

Insights from user reviews.

Sentiment Score

23%
Negative

Summary

This app receives generally negative feedback, with numerous users reporting critical bugs and instability, particularly after recent updates like version 26.1. Common issues include the app not launching, inaccurate wave and session tracking, data loss, and connectivity problems with various Apple Watch models, including Ultra 1 and Ultra 3. While some users appreciate the detailed data tracking, motivating aspects, and watch face customization, many express frustration over missing features like GPS import/export and iPad support, as well as significant UI/UX concerns. The overall experience for a substantial portion of users is hampered by these technical difficulties.

Common Themes

Data Tracking & Metrics(6)
Apple Watch Integration(4)
Motivation(2)
Watch Faces Customization(2)
Surfline Forecasts(1)
Subscription Value(1)

About the app

Everything you need to know about Dawn Patrol Surf, Wave Tracker.

Description

Your Apple Watch is a Surf Watch with Dawn Patrol. The best surf tracker for Apple Watch, with todays Surfline forecast(*) of your favourite beaches right there on your wrist and glancable widgets immediately on your phone. Our basic features are FREE for all surfers and if you subscribe to Soul Surfer you'll get access to all of our PREMIUM features. The basic FREE features are: • Track and Analyse your surf • Record your surf work-outs • Count your waves • View them on a map • Know your top speed • Beat your personal records • Measure your wave time • Know your distance surfed per wave and in total • Measure your heart rate and calories burned in the Health and Activity apps • Relive and share your surf session • Surfline compatible: watch back any wave you ride in front of a Surfline camera Extra Premium Features for SOUL SURFERS (Monthly or Yearly subscription(*)): • Your Watch as a beautiful Surf Watch with the Surfline forecast • Track your paddling, learn about your paddle efficiency • In-depth surf analytics, understand your speed development, learn where to make speed to make that nasty section. • Beautiful state of the art widgets showing a Surfline forecast • Learn to understand your beach better by knowing the tide vs. waves caught and deeper analysis based on that spot • Deeper insights in your performance on different boards • Add photos to your sessions and boards Dawn Patrol integrates with the Health App and Activity App and Surfline Sessions™. It measures your heart rate and calories burned. The first and best surf tracker for Apple Watch. Happy surfing! (*) SOUL SURFER SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS PLEASE NOTE: • The Soul Surfer subscription is available as a monthly or a yearly subscription • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period • Subscriptions may be managed by you and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable For the full Terms and Conditions of this service: https://www.dawnpatrol.cloud/terms and https://www.dawnpatrol.cloud/privacy

Latest Version

6.3.1

Size

276.4 MB

First Released

Jan 3, 2017

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