About
Swellnet is the go-to destination for Australian and New Zealand surfers seeking reliable, expert-driven surf information. The platform combines live and recorded surfcam feeds with detailed dawn patrol surf reports written by experienced local forecasters, giving surfers the intelligence they need before paddling out. Long-range surf forecasts help users plan trips and sessions days — or even weeks — in advance, while forecaster notes provide deeper context on swell direction, period, and local conditions. Beyond forecasting, Swellnet is a full surf media hub featuring competition coverage of the WSL Championship Tour, in-depth articles, interviews with surfers and shapers, short films, and community discussions. The site covers iconic breaks and events across both Australia and New Zealand. A freemium model makes core content accessible to all visitors, while the Swellnet PRO subscription ($7.33/month) offers an ad-free experience, priority access to dawn reports, multi-cam viewing, and a dedicated mobile app. Whether you're a weekend warrior checking your local break or a surf enthusiast following the world tour, Swellnet delivers the forecasts, footage, and analysis to keep you informed and stoked.
Key Features
- Live Surf Cams: Stream real-time and recorded footage from premium surf cameras across Australia's top breaks, ad-free with PRO.
- Dawn Surf Reports: Expert-written morning surf reports delivered early so you can plan your session before heading to the beach.
- Long-Range Surf Forecasts: Extended forecasts with detailed swell analysis, helping surfers and travellers plan trips days or weeks ahead.
- Forecaster Notes: In-depth commentary from professional forecasters on swell mechanics, wind conditions, and local break behaviour.
- Surf News & Competition Coverage: Comprehensive coverage of the WSL Championship Tour, surf culture articles, interviews, short films, and community discussions.
Use Cases
- Checking local Australian surf conditions before a morning session using real-time surf cams and dawn reports.
- Planning a surf trip to Australia or New Zealand using long-range swell forecasts and forecaster notes.
- Following WSL Championship Tour events and professional surf competition form guides.
- Staying up to date with surf culture news, athlete interviews, and short surf films.
- Surf schools and coaches monitoring consistent break conditions across multiple cameras simultaneously.
Pros
- Trusted Australian Expertise: Reports and forecasts are written by experienced local forecasters with deep knowledge of Australian and New Zealand surf conditions.
- All-in-One Surf Hub: Combines forecasting, live cams, competition news, and surf culture content in a single platform.
- Affordable PRO Upgrade: At $7.33/month, the PRO tier offers significant value with ad-free cams, priority reports, and multi-cam access.
Cons
- Australia & NZ Focus Only: Coverage is primarily limited to Australian and New Zealand breaks, making it less useful for surfers in other regions.
- Key Features Behind Paywall: Dawn patrol reports, ad-free cams, and long-range forecasts are locked behind the PRO subscription.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swellnet PRO?
Swellnet PRO is a premium subscription at $7.33/month that unlocks ad-free surf cams, priority dawn surf reports, forecaster notes, long-range forecasts, multi-cam viewing, and access to the dedicated mobile app.
Is Swellnet free to use?
Yes, Swellnet offers free access to surf news, articles, some surf reports, and competition coverage. Premium features like ad-free cams and dawn reports require a PRO subscription.
Does Swellnet have a mobile app?
Yes, Swellnet offers a mobile app for iOS and Android, available to PRO subscribers for on-the-go surf cam and forecast access.
Which surf regions does Swellnet cover?
Swellnet primarily covers surf breaks and conditions across Australia and New Zealand, including regions such as Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia, and Aotearoa.
How far in advance can Swellnet forecast surf conditions?
Swellnet provides both short-term and long-range surf forecasts. PRO subscribers can access extended forecasts that look weeks ahead, useful for planning surf trips or competitions.
