AI Wave Recognition
Our AI is trained specifically on surf footage. It knows what a good wave looks like and automatically finds your best rides.
What It Does
Unlike generic video editors that look for "motion" or "excitement," Surf Buddy's AI is specifically trained on surf footage. It understands the unique visual patterns of surfing.
Our wave recognition technology can identify:
- When a wave is breaking vs. whitewater
- When you're actually riding vs. paddling or sitting
- The quality of the wave (clean vs. messy conditions)
- Different types of maneuvers and riding styles
This means the AI doesn't just find "action" - it finds actual good surfing. The moments you'd want to share.
The Problem with Generic AI
Standard video editors might flag a wipeout as "exciting" because there's lots of motion and splashing. They can't tell the difference between a beautiful carve and a bad tumble.
Surf Buddy is different. Our AI has been trained on thousands of hours of surf footage to understand what surfers actually want to see.
How It Works
Upload Your Raw Footage
Drop in your session footage - any length, any camera. GoPro, drone, phone, water housing - all work.
AI Analyzes Every Frame
Our surf-trained models scan through the footage, identifying wave patterns, rider positions, and action moments.
Best Waves Are Ranked
The AI scores each potential clip and selects the top moments based on wave quality and riding.
Shorts Are Generated
Your best waves become vertical clips, automatically trimmed and framed for social media.
Why This Matters
Save Hours of Scrubbing
No more fast-forwarding through footage looking for waves. AI finds them in minutes.
Never Miss Good Moments
Human attention fades. AI catches every wave, including ones you might have skipped.
Consistent Quality
AI applies the same standards to every clip. Reliably good selections every time.
Ready to Go Viral?
Transform your surf footage into viral shorts automatically. No editing skills required.
No credit card required
Instant Results
Get viral-ready shorts in minutes
Platform Ready
Optimized for TikTok, Reels & Shorts
AI-Powered
Smart wave detection & editing
Common Questions
What makes this different from GoPro Quik?
GoPro Quik uses generic "excitement" detection based on motion and speed. Surf Buddy's AI is trained specifically on surfing - it understands waves, rides, and what makes a moment shareable.
Can it detect different types of waves?
Yes! The AI recognizes different wave types - beach breaks, point breaks, barrels, and more. It adapts its selection based on the conditions in your footage.
What about longboarding or different styles?
Our AI handles all surf styles - shortboard, longboard, bodyboard, and more. It understands that good surfing looks different across disciplines.
Does it work with poor video quality?
The AI works best with clear footage but can handle typical GoPro quality, even in challenging lighting. Very low resolution or extremely choppy footage may affect accuracy.
Ready to experience AI Wave Recognition?
Upload your footage and let AI find your best waves automatically.
Open beta - No credit card required