Can I wear my surf watch with a wetsuit?

Yes. Most surf watches are designed to be worn over wetsuit sleeves. Look for models with longer band options or use a watch cover strap that fits over neoprene. The Garmin Instinct 2 Surf includes a slightly longer strap for this purpose.

How accurate is GPS wave counting?

Modern surf GPS watches typically count waves with 80-90% accuracy. They use GPS movement patterns to detect when you are paddling versus riding a wave. Short rides and whitewash catches are sometimes missed. Accuracy improves in cleaner, more defined wave conditions.

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