Lightning AlertsSession planning
Check nearby strikes before surf, swim, or beach time.
Surfing
See lightning nearby before you paddle out.
Check nearby strikes before your surf session or beach day.
Real-time strike awareness.
Surfing awareness features
Nearby storm activity
See storm movement before you paddle farther from shore.
Timely alerts
Get notified when lightning is near or storm activity moves closer.
In the app
See it in action
Live lightning map
Age colors and closest activity at a glance.
Find the closest strike
See the nearest strike's distance, direction, and age at a glance.
See what struck
Type, polarity, strength, age, distance, and street context.
Open from alerts
Nearby strike notifications open back to the live map.
Lightning checks for surfers
Check the lineup before you paddle out and keep your home break covered.
How do I check lightning before a surf session?
Open the live map for your break and check recent strikes over the water and along the coast. Tap a strike for its available details, including distance, direction, and how many minutes ago it was detected.
Can I set lightning alerts for my home break?
Set your home break as your saved place with its own alert distance and turn on Lightning alerts. Nearby alerts tell you how many strikes, how close, and how recent, even before you reach the beach.
What does Ground mode show over the ocean?
Ground mode hides cloud flashes, so the map shows ground-reaching strikes, including those detected over the water. A busy storm near the coast becomes easier to read.
Why surfers use Lightning Alerts
Built for coastal decisions. Backed by real strike data.
Plan around changing conditions
Review storm timing before paddling out or staying in.
Decide earlier at the beach
Spot nearby activity before the session gets harder to pause.
Real strike data, not guesswork
Lightning sensor networks support real-time strike detection.