About Surfniks
Your Gulf Coast surf companion
Our Mission
Surfniks provides real-time surf conditions and forecasts for 61 beaches across the Gulf Coast, from South Padre Island, Texas to Marco Island, Florida. We help surfers, families, and beach lovers find the perfect conditions for their next session.
Live Data Sources
We pull data from trusted sources to give you accurate, up-to-the-minute conditions:
- NOAA - Tide predictions and buoy data
- Open-Meteo Marine API - Wave height, period, and wind conditions
- Open-Meteo Weather API - Air temperature, UV index, and forecasts
- Sunrise-Sunset.org - Daily sun times
Gulf Coast Coverage
Texas (15 beaches) - South Padre Island to Sabine Pass
Louisiana (5 beaches) - Grand Isle and Cameron Parish
Mississippi (6 beaches) - Biloxi to Waveland
Alabama (5 beaches) - Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
Florida (30 beaches) - Pensacola to Marco Island
Live Conditions
Real-time wave height, wind, water temp
7-Day Forecasts
Surf and weather predictions
Tide Charts
High/low tide times from NOAA
UV Index
Sun safety information
Favorites
Save your go-to beaches
Legal Information
⚠️ Disclaimer & Release of Liability
Surfniks provides surf forecasts, weather data, and beach conditions for informational purposes only. This information is aggregated from third-party APIs and may contain errors, delays, or inaccuracies.
Ocean Safety: The ocean is inherently dangerous. Conditions can change rapidly and without warning. Always check local authorities, lifeguard reports, red flag warnings, and official weather advisories before entering the water. Be aware of rip currents, undertows, marine life (jellyfish, stingrays, sharks), sharp objects, and extreme weather conditions.
When in doubt, don't go out. If conditions look unsafe, stay out of the water.
Release of Liability: By using this website, you acknowledge and agree that:
- You assume all risks associated with ocean activities, including surfing, swimming, and beach recreation
- Surfniks, its owners, operators, and affiliates are not responsible for any injuries, accidents, property damage, or death resulting from your use of this information
- You will not hold Surfniks liable for forecast inaccuracies, missing data, API failures, or decisions made based on information provided
- You are solely responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care
Not Professional Advice: Surfniks does not provide professional meteorological, oceanographic, or safety advice. Consult certified lifeguards, surf instructors, and local authorities for guidance.
🔒 Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 2025
Information We Collect:
- Favorites/Bookmarks: Stored locally in your browser (localStorage). We do not collect this data.
- Usage Data: We may use analytics tools (Google Analytics or similar) to track page views, device type, and general location (city/state level). This helps us improve the site.
- No Personal Information: We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or payment information. We do not require account creation.
Third-Party Data Sources:
- NOAA, Open-Meteo, Sunrise-Sunset.org - These services may collect usage data per their own privacy policies
- Google Maps (embedded maps) - Subject to Google's privacy policy
Cookies: We may use cookies for analytics and site functionality. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
Your Rights: Since we don't collect personal information, there is no data to access, delete, or modify. Your favorites are stored locally in your browser - you can clear them at any time by clearing your browser data.
Contact: Questions? Email info@surfniks.com
📋 Terms of Use
Effective Date: January 2025
Acceptance of Terms: By accessing or using Surfniks.com, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, do not use this site.
Permitted Use:
- Use this site for personal, non-commercial purposes
- View surf conditions and beach information
- Share links to Surfniks.com
Prohibited Use:
- Do not scrape, copy, or republish our content without permission
- Do not use automated bots to access the site excessively
- Do not attempt to hack, disrupt, or damage the site
- Do not use Surfniks data for commercial purposes without written consent
Intellectual Property: The Surfniks name, logo, and website design are owned by Surfniks. Beach photos may be sourced from public domain or licensed content. Data is sourced from public APIs (NOAA, Open-Meteo, etc.).
Affiliate Links: The Surf Shop page may contain affiliate links to third-party retailers. If you purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products we believe are useful for Gulf Coast surfers.
No Warranty: This site is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee accuracy, uptime, or availability. The site may go offline for maintenance without notice.
Limitation of Liability: Surfniks is not liable for any damages resulting from use or inability to use this site, including lost profits, data loss, or personal injury.
Changes to Terms: We may update these terms at any time. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of updated terms.
Governing Law: These terms are governed by the laws of Texas, USA. Any disputes will be resolved in courts located in Montgomery County, Texas.
Contact: Questions about these terms? Email info@surfniks.com