Crowd Surfer

0.1 Overview

Crowd Surfer is an app that gives surfers real-time crowd density data at popular surf spots, enabling them to find less crowded locations or avoid busy areas altogether. Using advanced AI technology, Crowd Surfer analyzes footage from beach cameras to track surfer activity and provide accurate crowd information. The goal is to create an intuitive, easy-to-use interface that would deliver accurate, up-to-date data on crowd conditions, wave quality, and surf spot popularity.

Surfers like myself often struggle with crowded surf spots, especially during peak hours or busy seasons. This makes it harder for surfers to enjoy their sessions, leading to frustration, missed waves, and a less enjoyable experience overall. I have personally had instances where I’ve driven over 40 minutes to go surf, paddle out, and catch no waves for over two hours in the water due to heavy crowds. This makes surfing, a sport thats supposed to be fun and exciting, unenjoyable and time/money wasting.

0.3 Design Process

Target Audience:

• Surfers of all levels: Beginner to advanced surfers who want to avoid overcrowded spots and find ideal surf conditions.

• Community-Oriented Surfers: Individuals who value connecting with others, sharing surf experiences, and contributing crowd data.

• Tourist Surfers: Surfers visiting unfamiliar areas who need help navigating local surf spots and avoiding crowds.

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