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The Free Alternative to Surfline
Surfline puts premium forecasts and cams behind a subscription. Surfing Hubs keeps spot info, forecasts, and conditions free and community-sourced.
| Feature | Surfing Hubs Free | Surfline | Windy | Glassy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | $95.99/yr | Freemium | Free |
| Spot discovery | ||||
| Surf forecast | Premium | |||
| Live surf cams | Premium | |||
| Conditions & tides | Premium | Premium | ||
| Session logging | ||||
| Surf shop & operator directory | ||||
| Clubs & group chat | ||||
| No account required to browse |
Why Surfing Hubs is free
Community-specific, not nationwide
The paid apps charge because they cover every county in the country. We only cover the areas our community uses, and staying narrow is what keeps it free.
Free public data
We source maps and boundaries from free public GIS portals instead of licensing an expensive nationwide dataset, so there is no per-user data bill to pass on.
No account, no paywall
Every core tool works in a browser and in the app with no signup. A free account only adds syncing so your spots and plans follow you between devices.
FAQ
Common questions
Yes. Spot info, surf forecasts, and conditions are free here, with no premium subscription. We stay focused on the breaks our community surfs.
No. The core forecast and conditions tools are free and need no paid plan.
We stay region-specific and community-sourced instead of licensing premium nationwide forecast data, so the tools stay free.
