Meet SurfGuru, your AI surf coach for Aotearoa.
Ask anything about surfing in New Zealand and get a straight answer, grounded in live conditions and local knowledge for 123 spots. Where to go, how it is looking, what to ride, how to get better.
Try asking
Tap one to start, or open the chat and ask in your own words.
Why it is different
It is not a generic chatbot with a surf coat of paint. It reads our actual data.
Grounded in live data, not guesses
SurfGuru reads SurfCheck's live conditions and 7-day forecasts for 123 NZ spots before it answers, so it talks about what the ocean is actually doing, not a generic guess.
It knows every spot, not just the famous ones
Hazards, access, tides, the right board and wetsuit, crowd and local quirks, drawn from our walked, calibrated guides for spots all over Aotearoa.
A coach, not just a forecast
Ask how to improve your pop up or generate speed and it will explain it and pull up the matching free coaching video, plus point you to lessons when you want hands-on help.
Honest and safety-first
It will tell you when the west coast is a watch-from-the-car day, steer beginners somewhere kinder, and always put the final call back on you, the lifeguards and official warnings.
Questions
Is SurfGuru free?
Yes, completely free and no login. Open the chat and ask away.
What can SurfGuru help with?
Where and when to surf, how a spot is looking right now or this week, what board and wetsuit to bring, technique and coaching, a spot's hazards and access, and planning a surf trip, all for New Zealand.
Does it use real data, or just make things up?
It is grounded in SurfCheck's live conditions and 7-day forecasts for 123 NZ spots, plus our local spot guides and calibrated ratings. It looks up the actual data before answering about a specific spot rather than guessing.
Is it accurate enough to plan around?
Use it to narrow your options, then check the live conditions and any official warnings on the day and back your own judgement. SurfGuru is a guide, not a guarantee.
Can it actually teach me to surf?
It can point you to the right free coaching video, the matching how-to guide, and in-person Aotearoa Surf lessons. It is a great starting coach, but nothing beats time in the water and real tuition.
SurfGuru is a guide, not a guarantee. Always check live conditions before you paddle out.