Get paid for the surf reports
you already write
You call your local conditions for free every week. Locals Forecast turns that into income — you keep 80%, and we handle the payments, the apps, and the hosting.
Free to apply · Founding forecasters keep 100% for 3 months
Founding Forecaster badge
A permanent mark of being first for your break, plus featured placement in your region.
0% fee for 3 months
Keep 100% of your subscriptions for your first three months. After that, you keep 80%.
We handle the hard parts
Payments, the apps, hosting, and subscriber billing are on us. You just call the conditions.
Do the math
Drag the sliders. This is your take-home after our 20% platform fee.
You take home
$256/mo
≈ $3,072/year · you keep 80%, Locals Forecast keeps 20%
Illustrative only — you set your own price, and your earnings depend on how many surfers subscribe. Founding forecasters keep 100% for their first 3 months.
How it works
From application to your first payout.
Apply
Tell us your break and where you already post. Takes two minutes — no résumé, no credentials.
We set you up
We help you build your profile and connect payouts. Founding forecasters get white-glove onboarding.
Publish & get paid
Post your forecasts on your schedule. Surfers subscribe, you keep 80%, payouts run through Stripe.
Be first for your break — and keep more while we build your region.
Founding Forecaster badge
A permanent mark of being first for your break, plus featured placement in your region.
0% fee for 3 months
Keep 100% of your subscriptions for your first three months. After that, you keep 80%.
We handle the hard parts
Payments, the apps, hosting, and subscriber billing are on us. You just call the conditions.
Keep your voice & followers
It's your name and your read. Bring the audience you already have — they subscribe to you.
Apply to be a founding forecaster
Two minutes. Tell us your break and where you already post — we’ll take it from there.
Already sold and ready to go? Create your forecaster account →
Questions
Do I need credentials or a meteorology degree?+
No. What matters is that you know your break and surfers trust your read of the conditions. If people already follow your reports, you are exactly who this is for.
What does it cost me?+
Nothing to join. Locals Forecast keeps 20% of subscription revenue and you keep 80%. Founding forecasters keep 100% for their first three months.
How do I get paid?+
Payouts run through Stripe Connect, deposited to your bank on Stripe’s normal schedule. You connect your account once during setup.
How often do I have to post?+
Your call. Consistency builds trust more than raw frequency — many forecasters post a daily or few-times-a-week read for their home break.
I already post free reports on Instagram. Why switch?+
You don’t switch — you add income. Keep posting where you do now and point your audience here to subscribe for your fuller, paywalled forecasts.
Can I set my own price and offer a free trial?+
Yes. You set your subscription price and can offer subscribers a 7-day free trial.