Swellmap vs Windguru:Which is more popular?
In October 2026, Windguru had more branded searches than Swellmap among surf forecast sites worldwide. Windguru had about 552,000 branded searches, while Swellmap had 27,100. Windguru made up 55.8% of all surf forecast site searches we track, and Swellmap accounted for 2.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about surf forecast sites, Windguru appeared in three of the five answers and Swellmap in none.
Who do people search for more?
Windguru, about 20 searches for every 1 for Swellmap
Who does AI mention more?
Windguru, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Swellmap in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Windguru, 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, Windguru was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Swellmap 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 Swellmap or Windguru more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Swellmap and Windguru 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 Windguru, Swellmap. 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 Swellmap and Windguru changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Windguru was ahead of Swellmap in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Swellmap’s share of searches among surf forecast sites worldwide moved from 2.3% to 2.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 27.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Windguru’s share of searches among surf forecast sites worldwide moved from 46.5% to 55.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 552K.
How did search popularity change for surf forecast sites worldwide in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Swellmap gained share of searches among surf forecast sites worldwide, from 1.6% to 2.7%.
In October 2026, Windguru lost share of searches among surf forecast sites worldwide, from 58.1% to 55.8%.
How are Swellmap’s and Windguru’s branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Swellmap’s and Windguru’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.
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