WaveSearch: Surf Forecasting & Spot Discovery Platform

The Client

The Challenge

The project required solving multiple technical and functional challenges:

• Integrate multiple oceanographic data sources (Open-Meteo ECMWF WAM, Copernicus CMEMS)
• Develop a precise and reliable wave scoring system from 1 to 10
• Calculate tide predictions with 8 harmonic constituents for 6 stations
• Create a personalized alert system based on wave conditions
• Integrate official DHN (Directorate of Hydrography and Navigation) alerts
• Offer a complete bilingual experience (Spanish and English)

The Solution

We developed a complete surf platform with advanced features:

• 15-day forecast with intelligent scoring from 1 to 10 per spot
• Catalog of 53+ surf spots across Peru with detailed information
• Personalized alert system for preferred wave conditions
• Tide prediction with 8 harmonic constituents for 6 stations
• Real-time integration of official DHN alerts
• Competition system with rankings and community participation
• Google OAuth authentication for quick registration
• 100% bilingual platform with sponsor and community support

Technologies Used

Modern tech stack for maximum performance and precision:

Results Achieved

The platform delivers a complete experience for the surfing community: