The Next Gen of Surf Tracking Is Here

Introducing the Rip Curl Search GPS3 Watch and Search GPS iOS App

Even better, the new app can now be downloaded on Apple Watch, opening up the ability to plan, track, relive, compare and share every session to even more people.

"We're stoked to finally launch the new Search GPS3, 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."

Improved surf tracking metrics include paddle count, wave speed, and distance, plus a daily activity mode to log your steps, calorie burn, and more. You can also know exactly

Improved surf tracking metrics include paddle count, wave speed, and distance, plus a daily activity mode to log your steps, calorie burn, and more. You can also know exactly when it'll be pumping, with integrated surf conditions from Surfline, including the ability to relive your all-time rides with trace maps of the break and Surfline Camera Rewind.

Stay connected to your surfing crew around the world by creating customisable leagues with your mates, earn achievement badges, and share your highlights straight to socials. The newly launched Boss of the Break feature — a leaderboard style competition within the app — also lets you compete for top honours at your local wave, Earn points for wave speed, distance and frequency, and track who's currently ruling your local peak.

Both the watch and app are part of Rip Curl's commitment to making surf tracking more accessible, intuitive, and fun.

Quick stats

• 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.
• An estimated 1.7 million surfers own an Apple watch, who can now download the Rip Curl Search GPS App.

Get pure surf motivation right on your wrist by purchasing the Search GPS3 Surf and Tide Watch at Rip Curl stores and online from April 18. The Search GPS iOS App is available to download now via the Apple App Store.