Rip Curl has redefined surf tracking with the launch of its most advanced surf and tide watch, the Search GPS3, and the arrival of the reimagined Rip Curl Search GPS iOS app for Apple Watch.
Whether you’re chasing perfect conditions or reliving your latest surf session, this next-gen surf tech gives surfers everything they need—right on their wrist. The Rip Curl Search GPS3 Watch provides advanced metrics, including paddle count, wave speed, and distance travelled, alongside real-time surf conditions powered by the experts at Surfline.
Since launching the first GPS surf and tide watch in 2014, Rip Curl has tracked over 25 million waves across 2,400 beaches globally, in 76 different countries.
“We’re stoked to finally launch the new Search GPS3 watch, packed with next-level surf and tide features,” said Michael Choma, Senior Designer of Product, Experience & Innovation at Rip Curl. “Now, with the Search GPS app available on Apple Watch, even more surfers can experience this groundbreaking technology and become part of a global surfing community.”
Designed for life in and out of the water, the Rip Curl Search GPS3 Watch is thinner, lighter, and more durable than previous models. It features a vibrant high-resolution colour display, added fitness tracking (including step count, calorie burn, and goal setting), an on-wrist logbook, and seamless phone syncing via the new Rip Curl Search GPS iOS app.
The Rip Curl Search GPS iOS app can now be downloaded on Apple Watch for the very first time, transforming it into an advanced surf tracking device. Apple Watch users can relive their sessions, compare statistics with friends, check out the pro’s latest surfs, and share their experiences on social media. With an estimated 1.7 million surfers owning Apple Watches, the new app is set to expand Rip Curl’s reach and connect with an entirely new community.
Additionally, the Rip Curl Search GPS iOS app offers a leaderboard-style competition called ‘Boss of the Break,’ where surfers can compete against others at their local surf spots. This feature is designed to foster friendly competition and a sense of community with others who surf the same break. Surfers can also create their own virtual leagues to compete against friends from around the world.
With both free and premium subscription options available, surfers can choose the plan that best fits their needs. The Rip Curl Search GPS3 Watch is available for purchase at Rip Curl stores and online at www.ripcurl.com for $349.99 as of April 18. The Search GPS iOS app is available to download now via the Apple App Store.
Quick Statistics:
- Since Rip Curl launched the first Search GPS Surf and Tide Watch in 2014, 25 million waves have been tracked across 2,400 beaches in 76 countries.
- Over 80,000 Rip Curl Search GPS watches have been sold globally.
- Over 53,000 surfers have tracked their surfs using the previous versions of the Rip Curl Search GPS App.
- The Rip Curl Search GPS App is now available to download on Apple Watch for the first time, with an estimated 1.7 million surfers owning an Apple Watch.
