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The Always-On
Surf Forecast.

Know when to paddle out.

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Everything you need, nothing you don't.

SWELLFRAME, the always-on surf forecast display

Introducing SWELLFRAME

Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.

Your always-on surf forecast that tells you everything you need at a glance, without distraction. Waves, wind, tide, and the best time to paddle out, updated over WiFi with a battery that lasts 6+ months on a single charge. No app to open. No phone to pick up. No screen pulling you in. Just look up, check the surf, and go.

🌊 Live Conditions 📅 7-Day Forecast 🔋 6+ Month Battery 🖼️ Always On
📱 Screen Time 🔔 Notifications 🧠 Decision Fatigue 🚫 Ads, ever

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The Swellframe Story

Designed for life between sessions.

Swellframe was founded on a simple idea: you should be able to live your life without ever missing a swell. A glanceable surf report on the wall, always ready when you look up. No phone. No notifications. Just the conditions you need to plan your next session.

Every Swellframe is designed and assembled in Ocean, NJ. Built by surfers who write code, not a tech company that discovered surfing.

🏄 By a Surfer 🖥️ E-ink Display 🌍 Community Built

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Early Access

Surfers are already stoked.

★★★★★

"I can schedule my life better. No doomscrolling. Instead, I'm surfing more with Swellframe."

Shawn, Owner, Island Surf Shop

★★★★★

"The sickest thing ever. I want one for my Airbnb. I want one for my kid's dorm room."

Adam, Surf Shop Owner

★★★★★

"Beautiful, useful, and actually fun to own. Best surf gift I've ever gotten."

Early beta surfer

Built to Last

6+ months on a
single charge.

SWELLFRAME's ultra-low-power e-ink display runs for over six months without touching a charger. No daily charging, no cable clutter, no wasted energy. Just a forecast that's always on and always ready.

🔋 6+ Month Battery 🌱 Low Energy ⚡ USB-C Recharge

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SWELLFRAME on a beachfront table

Where It Lives

At home in any space.

From beach house walls to van dashboards.

SWELLFRAME at home on the fridge

At Home

Check conditions over morning coffee.

SWELLFRAME in a surf shop

Surf Shop

A live display for customers.

SWELLFRAME in a camper van

Van Life

Know when to chase the next swell.

Launch Pricing

Simple. One frame. One price.

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Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

  • Always-on surf forecast
  • 6 months+ battery life
  • Doomscrolling
  • App notifications
  • Screen time guilt
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Questions

Frequently asked questions

How does the battery last 6+ months?
The e-ink display (the same tech as a Kindle) only draws power when the image changes, so a single USB-C charge lasts 6+ months of normal use.
How does Swellframe forecast the surf?
We pull live data from ocean buoys, satellites, and global weather models, then apply four physics-based corrections (continental shelf, swell period shoaling, break type, and per-spot calibration) to turn the raw open-ocean swell into the breaking wave height at your exact spot. Refreshed every few hours.
What does it show?
You can mix and match several slide formats: 2-Day Detail (an hourly breakdown of waves, wind, tide, and session ratings), 7-Day Outlook (the full week at a glance with the best sessions ranked), and Local Insights (a personalized read on the day's conditions and the best times to paddle out, written in plain surf language). Add, remove, and reorder slides from the portal, and each can show a different spot.
Is the screen readable in sunlight?
Yes. E-ink reflects light like paper, so it actually gets easier to read in bright sun. No glare, no backlight, sharp from across the room.
What does always-on mean?
Unlike a phone or tablet that goes dark, the e-ink screen holds its image 24/7 with no power draw. No wake button, no timeout, no loading spinner, just your latest surf forecast on the wall, ready the moment you glance at it.
How do I get one?
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