Top 14 Surfing Tech Startups

Updated: Jan 18, 2026
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These startups are creating smart surfboards equipped with sensors that track performance metrics, wave prediction apps utilizing AI to provide real-time surf conditions, virtual reality training programs for skill improvement, etc.
1
Surfline
Country: USA | Funding: $30M
Surfline provides surf reporting, forecasts, and editorial content for consumers, businesses, and government agencies.
2
Liveheats
Country: Australia | Funding: A$1.3M
LiveHeats is the leading live scoring, live results, and event management software platform for action sports.
3
SurfLab
Country: Australia | Funding: A$180K
SurfLab is a personalized surfing AI-powered coaching platform. After registration, users take a test to determine their current level and receive personalized skill development programs based on AI-powered movement analysis. The recommendation system works with a library of over 1,000 educational materials created by professional surfers. The startup has its own training centers where clients develop strength, coordination and new skills. The it organizes retreats where clients can combine all their skills in waves ideal for their level and connect with the community.
4
World Surf League
Country: USA
WSL organizes the annual tour of professional surf competitions and broadcasts each event live at WorldSurfLeague
5
Dawn Patrol
Country: Netherlands
Dawn Patrol creates an app that helps surfers get to that indescribable feeling in every moment of the surf experience from checking the forecast to re-living the session.
6
Predn Surf Co
Country: UK
Sustainably built natural fibre surfboards and eco friendly surf products and clothing.
7
Surf Eye
Country: Portugal
Surf Eye is the most advanced surf camera network that captures every wave on video using AI.
8
SurfUP
Country: USA
SurfUp is an automated surfboard rental station that makes surfing as convenient and hassle-free as possible.
9
Waves in City
Country: France
The French creator of artificial wave surfing - “Outdoor” & “indoor” complexes
10
SURF REC
Country: Portugal
Based our startup is crafting a solution set to revolutionize the surfing industry. Our goal is to offer on-demand access to surf recording sessions and coaching solutions for every wave rider.
11
SurfMappers
Country: Brazil
We connect surfers to photographers through photography. A global marketplace to surf photography with photos in 25 countries.
12
SurfDurt
Country: USA
SurfDurt is a naturally pigmented, surf resistant & reef- safe sunscreen. For the adventure lover who cares about the ocean & their skin.
13
Surfland
Country: Spain
The app in which you will find all the services of the surfing community
14
Sine Surf
Country: Australia
At Sine Surf we’re using natural materials and new methods to making a sustainable surfing lifestyle available and affordable for every surfer.
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Paul Schäfer
Editor: Paul Schäfer
Paul is a sport journalist for more than 11 years. He specializes in writing match previews across several leagues and competitions around the world, and his insightful tips have amassed a total readership in excess of 5.2 million till date. He graduated from the Universität Hamburg (Institute of Human Movement Science). He is a huge fan of Bayern Munich. In his free time, Paul enjoys playing tennis and padel with his friends and collegues. You can contact Paul at paulschafer(at)sportstartups(dot)com