Surf Conditions
This is a WordPress plugin that uses the Magic Sea Weed API to get information about sea conditions.
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Surf Conditions shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 9 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Surf Conditions stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| conditions | >100 |
| ocean | >100 |
| sea | #81 |
| surf | #15 |
| waves | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Surf Conditions
From the official readme · v1.0Description
This is a WordPress plugin that uses the Magic Sea Weed API to get information about sea conditions. Please note that you must obtain an API key from magicseaweed.com before using this plugin.
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Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/plugin-name` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Use the Settings->Surf Conditions screen to add your Magic Sea Weed API Key, a location ID from magicseaweed.com, and another location ID from sea-temperature.com.
- Get the API key from magicseaweed.com: http://magicseaweed.com/developer/sign-up. They are currently in beta so you will have to email them for an API.
- To get the location ID, visit a location on magicseaweed.com and copy the numbers at the end of the URL. In the following URL, the location ID is 297: http://magicseaweed.com/Mission-Beach-San-Diego-Surf-Report/297/
- To get the Sea Temperature ID, visit a location on sea-temperature.com and copy the ID at the end of the URL. Example: In the following URL, the ID is 1115: http://sea-temperature.com/water/money%20point,%20va%20/1115
- Use the shortcode [surf_conditions] to display the widget
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FAQ
Surf Conditions: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 6, 2026
Is Surf Conditions free?
Yes. Surf Conditions is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Surf Conditions safe to use in 2026?
Surf Conditions shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Surf Conditions?
Surf Conditions is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,164 times since it launched in November 2016. It was downloaded 75 times in the last 30 days.
Does Surf Conditions work with WordPress 7.1?
Surf Conditions is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.38, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Surf Conditions last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on December 1, 2016 (10 years ago).
Who makes Surf Conditions?
Surf Conditions is developed and maintained by davidrichied.
What are the best alternatives to Surf Conditions?
The most popular alternatives to Surf Conditions are Complianz (300K+ installs), Dynamic Conditions (60K+ installs) and LH Agree to Terms (800+ installs).
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