Surf-Forecast.com vs Swellnet:Which is more popular?
In October 2026, Swellnet had more branded searches than Surf-Forecast.com among surf forecast sites worldwide. Swellnet had about 40,500 branded searches, while Surf-Forecast.com had 2,400. Swellnet made up 4.1% of all surf forecast site searches we track, and Surf-Forecast.com accounted for 0.24%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about surf forecast sites, Surf-Forecast.com appeared in four of the five answers and Swellnet in none.
Who do people search for more?
Swellnet, about 17 searches for every 1 for Surf-Forecast.com
Who does AI mention more?
Surf-Forecast.com, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Swellnet in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Surf-Forecast.com, the only one of the two named
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Top surf forecast sites in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Surf-Forecast.com was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Swellnet did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Surfline4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Windy4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Surf-Forecast.com4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Windguru3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Swellnet0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Swellmap0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Surf Captain0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best surf forecast site?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which surf forecast is most accurate?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What app do surfers use to check the waves?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“surf forecast”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“surf forecast app”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 27, 2026.
Is Surf-Forecast.com or Swellnet more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Surf-Forecast.com and Swellnet by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven surf forecast sites we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Swellnet, Surf-Forecast.com. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Windguru | Surfline | Windy | Swellnet | Swellmap | Surf Captain | Surf-Forecast.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 46.5% | 20.9% | 25.4% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 0.56% | 0.24% |
| Dec 2025 | 54.4% | 24.4% | 10.8% | 6% | 3.3% | 0.65% | 0.53% |
| Jan 2026 | 60% | 22% | 8% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 0.59% | 0.48% |
| Feb 2026 | 60.4% | 22.2% | 8.1% | 5.4% | 3% | 0.59% | 0.32% |
| Mar 2026 | 56.9% | 25.5% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 2.8% | 0.68% | 0.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 56.2% | 25.2% | 9.2% | 6.2% | 2.3% | 0.67% | 0.3% |
| May 2026 | 56.8% | 25.5% | 9.3% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 0.83% | 0.56% |
| Jun 2026 | 57.4% | 25.8% | 9.4% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 1% | 0.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 58.2% | 21.5% | 14.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 1% | 0.31% |
| Aug 2026 | 60.5% | 22.2% | 12.1% | 3% | 1.1% | 0.89% | 0.32% |
| Sep 2026 | 58.1% | 26.1% | 9.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1% | 0.21% |
| Oct 2026 | 55.8% | 25% | 11.1% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1% | 0.24% |
How has branded search for Surf-Forecast.com and Swellnet changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Swellnet was ahead of Surf-Forecast.com in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Surf-Forecast.com’s share of searches among surf forecast sites worldwide held steady at 0.24%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.9K to 2.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Swellnet’s share of searches among surf forecast sites worldwide moved from 4.2% to 4.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 49.5K to 40.5K.
How did search popularity change for surf forecast sites worldwide in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Swellnet gained share of searches among surf forecast sites worldwide, from 3.5% to 4.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Surf-Forecast.com worldwide fell 17.2% over 12 measured months, from 2.9K to 2.4K in October 2026.
How are Surf-Forecast.com’s and Swellnet’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Surf-Forecast.com’s and Swellnet’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Surf-Forecast.com
1 branded search term
- surf forecast com
Swellnet
2 branded search terms
- swellnet
- swellnet forecast
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