Surf status rewards you for staying subscribed without interruption. The longer you keep an active subscription, the higher your tier, the more bonus days you get, and the bigger your renewal discount. You can see your status, progress and all tiers in your account on the "Surf status" page.
Waves — the fuel of your status
A wave is one day of a continuous, active, paid subscription. Each day with an active subscription adds one wave. Waves accumulate as long as your subscription isn't interrupted.
- A paid subscription (any plan) earns waves.
- A free trial does not.
- Days granted manually without payment do not.
Tiers and what they give
- Novice — from 0 waves. Starting tier.
- Rider — from 30 waves. Bonus: +3 days (one-time).
- Local — from 90 waves. Bonus: +7 days (one-time). Renewal discount: 5%.
- True Surfer — from 180 waves. Bonus: +14 days (one-time). Discount: 7%.
- Kahuna — from 365 waves. Bonus: +30 days (one-time). Discount: 10%.
Your tier upgrades automatically once you reach the required number of waves. Each tier has its own board style on the card.
Bonus days
When you reach a tier, you get bonus days — they automatically extend your subscription.
- Granted once per account for each tier. Reached Local → got +7 days. If you later lose the tier and reach Local again, your status and discount come back, but the +7 days are not granted again.
- Bonus days also turn into waves — gradually, day by day, not all at once. Kahuna's +30 days don't instantly give +30 waves.
Discounts — how to get them
From Local onwards, your tier gives a permanent renewal discount while the tier is active.
- Applied automatically at checkout — nothing to enter.
- Works while your tier is active. Lose the tier — lose the discount.
- If you have a personal discount (e.g. from support), the larger of the two applies — they don't stack. Example: Kahuna 10% and personal 5% → you pay 10%; personal 15% and Kahuna 10% → 15%.
Grace: 5 days to renew
If your subscription ends, you have 5 days to renew without losing your waves and status. Renew within those 5 days and your streak continues.
What happens if you don't renew
More than 5 days pass — your status, waves and discount reset, and waves start from zero again.
- Bonus days already granted stay (they're already in your subscription), but you won't get them again for the same tiers.
- Your highest tier is not kept forever — everything resets. Your status is a reward for being active right now.
FAQ
Why don't I have a status? Surf status counts only a paid subscription. On a trial or a manually granted subscription, waves don't accumulate. Get any paid plan and waves start from day one.
Will I get bonus days again if I reach a tier a second time? No, they're one-time per account. On reaching it again, your status and discount return, but not the days.
Do bonus days instantly raise my status? No. They become waves gradually, day by day.
Does the tier discount stack with my personal discount? No, the larger of the two applies.
How long do I have after expiry before I lose my status? 5 days of grace.
Is my highest tier kept forever? No. After a break of more than 5 days, everything resets — keep your status with an active subscription.
What does the discount apply to? Payments and renewals, while your tier is active (from Local onwards).