Art that informs you.

How's the surf? This art piece tells you.

Weather data · NOAA

Every hour, five readings.

  • Swell
    height
  • Swell
    direction
  • Wind
    speed
  • Wind
    direction
  • Tide
Surf Sign rating systemUS Patent 12,200,836 · tuned for each break
Pacific Beach right now · Poor

One rating. One color.

Open the app for the detail. Glance at the sign for the answer.

It changes color as the surf changes.

You can switch the colors to your preference in the app.

Tap a color, or swipe.

Blue · Poor

Poor conditions.

Teal · Fair

Rideable. Fair conditions.

Yellow · Excellent

Drop everything. Go now.

Nathan
The maker

Built by a surfer, in San Diego.

I’m Nathan. I got tired of opening an app to answer one question: is it worth going? So I built a piece of art that answers it from across the room.

Every Surf Sign is designed and made here, one at a time.

NathanFounder, Func-Art

Placeholder copy

Plug it in. It runs itself.

  • PowerPlugs into the wall
  • Wi-FiConnects to your home network
  • UpdatesEvery hour, on its own
  • AppFree Surf Sign app picks your break
  • SetupMinutes, from your phone

“The Sign is impressive. It looks good, and keeps surfing on my mind.”

Danny, California

Made in San Diego, for San Diego surf.

Twenty-plus breaks, from Coronado to San Onofre.

$365Buy Surf Sign

Ships within 5 business days. Free US shipping.

Surf Sign by Func-Art · US Patent 12,200,836