Onda provides surfers with an AI-powered mobile application delivering detailed, hour-by-hour swell, wind, and tide forecasts for various surf breaks. The platform integrates real-time video streams and community features to help users track conditions and coordinate sessions. This combination of data and social tools enables surfers to maximize their time in the water and score better waves.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Surfers often waste time and effort traveling to surf spots only to find disappointing conditions. Existing surf forecasting methods often lack the accuracy and personalization needed to make informed decisions about when and where to surf. Valuable real-time surf condition knowledge shared within surfing communities is often lost or difficult to access for future planning.
Solution
Onda is an AI-powered surf forecasting platform that combines machine learning models with real-time surfer reports and community knowledge sharing to deliver personalized and increasingly accurate forecasts. The platform analyzes swell, wind, and tide data, enhancing predictions with user-generated surf reports and insights from dedicated surf groups. By connecting surfers in these groups, Onda facilitates the sharing of real-time conditions and enables users to plan sessions collaboratively. The platform continuously learns from surf reports and group conversations, improving the accuracy of predictions for individual users over time.
Target Audience
Onda's primary users are dedicated surfers who want to optimize their time in the water by accessing accurate, personalized surf forecasts and connecting with their surf communities.
Features
- AI-powered forecasting engine that analyzes swell, wind, and tide data
- Personalized spot recommendations based on user preferences and skill level
- Real-time condition updates and forecasts for surf breaks
- Dedicated groups for surfers to share insights and plan sessions
- Session recording feature to track surf sessions with detailed conditions, location, and ratings
- AI surf companion providing personalized spot recommendations and real-time condition updates
- Hour-by-hour swell, wind, tide, and weather forecasts for surf breaks