Best Apple Watch Apps for the BEACH!

Summer may still be a little while away, but if you're a fan of the sea and activities like surfing, bodyboarding and swimming then in blog we're going to be discussing some of the best Apple Watch apps for water activities, or even just understanding the waves and tidal times - One of these apps is already included on the Apple Watch!

Tides App

Tides app is available in the latest WatchOS (WatchOS 11) and you might not have even realised it's on your Apple Watch! Upon opening the Tides app you can add a beach near you, or look at the closest beaches to you. After clicking on a beach, you'll be presented with all the tidal information for the day, including tide times, tide height and a timeline for the day.

With this information you're able to see what the tide is going to be like at different times for that day, what times high and low tide will be, the swell, the period of waves, water temperature, weather as well as sunrise and sunset times! Anyone who's an avid surfer will find this super useful, as it's all the relevant information that you could need in one simple app. You can also add this as a complication/custom watch face to the Apple Watch, Mark's added it to his Apple Watch Ultra so he can quickly access information about high and low tides whenever he wants!

Dawn Patrol

The next app is more for surfing aficionados - Dawn Patrol has been around since before the official Apple Tides app. Dawn Patrol is a powerful tides and surf tracking app designed for the Apple Watch, perfect for surfers who want real-time ocean conditions at a glance. It provides live tide data, swell forecasts, wind conditions, and session tracking, all from your wrist.

With seamless GPS integration, it records your surf sessions, including wave count, speed, and distance. The app also syncs with your iPhone for in-depth analysis, making it an essential tool for surfers looking to maximise their time in the water. You can also connect it to Surfline as well, and if the beach that you're on has a live webcam, you can go back and watch yourself from the webcam feed once you've finished your session!

Depth App

Apple's Depth app is actually included on the Apple Watch Ultra 1, Ultra 2 and the Series 10 and above. Essentially when you go into the water, it'll tell you the depth that you're at, as well as the water temperature. It'll work in the ocean or in a swimming pool - It's super simple but super useful if you're looking to keep track of your depth whilst swimming or scuba diving etc.

Gosup

Next up is Gosup and this app is for paddle boarders! The Apple Watch workout activities don't include a paddle boarding workout so this app comes in super handy if you'd like to track the effort you've made during a stand up paddle-boarding session. It will also show you a map of the route that you took, showing you exercise analytics like calories burned, distance travelled and your speed. It even shows you how much you paddled on your left side vs your right side so that you can improve your technique overall!

Surfline

Surfline is a pretty basic app on the Apple Watch, but it can be used to track your surf sessions. From our experience, Surfline is a better app for the Apple Watch - You can see some live webcams for beaches near you, so if you're thinking of visiting the beach and want to check out the weather/tides then all you have to do is lift your wrist!

Stay Strapped!

If you're looking for an Apple Watch strap that can keep up with all of your water sport activities, than look no further than a hybrid sports strap from Buckle and Band. We're the go-to for durable and stylish sports straps for the Apple Watch. Our hybrid workout straps are the perfect blend of style and substance - a sweat/waterproof silicone under layer provides comfort and resistance against rubbing, whilst the genuine leather upper layer adds an elegant and stylish feel to the strap.

All of our straps are made from the highest quality materials and are guaranteed to impress you and anyone else in the water with you! Whether you're looking for style, comfort or just a durable workout strap that won't rub or irritate your skin whilst you're in the water, why not check out a hybrid sports strap from Buckle and Band? Check out our Youtube video to get the full lowdown on these super useful water-based apps!