Count Every Wave Automatically
Stop guessing how many waves you caught. Gone Surfing uses Apple Watch motion sensors to detect and count every wave automatically — no buttons to press, no manual logging, just accurate wave counts.
Why Accurate Wave Counts Matter
Ask any surfer how many waves they caught and you'll get a guess. "Maybe 10? Could've been 15?" The truth is, without counting, you have no idea whether a session was actually good or just felt good. Wave count is the most fundamental metric in surfing, and most surfers have never tracked it accurately.
Gone Surfing's automatic wave counter uses Apple Watch's built-in motion sensors to detect the distinct motion pattern of catching and riding a wave. It distinguishes between actual waves and duck dives, paddle-outs, and wipeouts. The count updates on your watch face in real time, so you always know your number.
Over time, accurate wave counts reveal patterns you'd never see otherwise. You'll discover which breaks give you the most waves, which conditions suit your surfing, and whether your positioning improvements are actually translating into more waves caught. Data doesn't lie — even when your memory does.
Everything you need in Gone Surfing
Discover all the powerful features that make Gone Surfing the perfect app for your needs.
📍Never Miss the Peak Again
Your watch vibrates and shows you exactly which direction to paddle. No more drifting. No more guessing.
When you drift 20 meters off (and you will), get instant guidance back to the sweet spot. Users report catching 50-100% more waves from day one. It's almost unfair.
📊See Why You Missed Waves
Post-surf maps show exactly where you caught waves. The truth hurts, but it helps.
Satellite view reveals where every wave happened. Most surfers are shocked to see they were 20 meters off the peak without knowing it. Knowledge is power, and more waves.
💪Paddle Smarter, Not Harder
Track distance, speed, and heart rate. Discover you're paddling 3x more than needed because you're in the wrong spot.
The average surfer paddles 4-5km per session. Gone Surfing users paddle 2-3km but catch more waves. Efficiency means longer sessions and more energy for the waves that matter.
📈Analytics No Other App Has
Deep-dive charts reveal why some sessions feel magical. See patterns you'd never spot in the water.
See if you're paddling 5km to surf 1km (bad ratio), track wave speed distribution to spot if you're catching mostly mushburgers or sets, and monitor heart rate zones to know when to skip a day.
From 8 Waves to 15+ Waves
Three simple steps that change everything:
1. Tap Start. Surf Normal.
Start the session on your watch. That's it. The app tracks what matters while you focus on surfing.
2. Get Guided Back
Drifted 19 meters out of position? Your watch shows exactly how far and which direction to paddle back.
3. Hit the Take-Off Zone
Green means go. You're back in the sweet spot where waves are catchable. Watch your wave count climb.
Loved by Gone Surfing users
See what our users are saying about their experience with Gone Surfing.
Marcus K.
Weekend Warrior, 2 years surfing
First session: 8 waves. Second session with the app: 17 waves. Same break, same conditions. I was literally surfing 30 meters from the actual peak the whole time. Feel like an idiot, but a happy idiot.
James T.
Dawn Patrol Regular
I only get 90 minutes before work. Used to catch maybe 6 good ones. Now I'm consistently getting 12-15. The arrow on my wrist is like having a local friend telling you where to sit. Game changer.
Nina R.
Intermediate Surfer
The post-surf map was humbling. I was paddling in circles, burning energy, missing sets. Now I paddle half the distance and catch twice the waves. My boyfriend thinks I got coached. Nope, just this app.
Frequently asked questions
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Know your real wave count
Download Gone Surfing and find out exactly how many waves you're catching. The number might surprise you.
