Rip Curl Australia
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SearchGPS Watch

Caring for your SearchGPS Watch
Rip Curl watches are tested to the highest industry standards with the best Swiss pressure testing equipment and are purpose built for surfing. Do not cle...
Wed, 10 Feb, 2021 at 3:41 PM
Can I set the tide to a different location?
Yes, to set the tide to a different location follow the instructions below. Navigate to MENU SETTINGS > TIDE SET. 1,360 Locations are grouped int...
Wed, 10 Feb, 2021 at 3:56 PM
Can I use SearchGPS watch for other sports?
We have built the Rip Curl SearchGPS watch specifically to track surfing.  But you may find it very useful for a variety of water sports. The Search...
Wed, 10 Feb, 2021 at 4:00 PM
How do I update the Firmware?
Periodically Rip Curl will send out a firmware update for your watch.  This could include bug fixes, new tides, more accurate wave counting or some new feat...
Wed, 10 Feb, 2021 at 3:46 PM
What does SYSTEM RESET on my SearchGPS watch do?
A SYSTEM RESET will erase all of your settings, including current time and all stored GPS tracking data. Your tide data and latest watch firmware will ...
Wed, 10 Feb, 2021 at 4:04 PM
How does Daylight Savings Time work?
DST (Daylight Savings Time) occurs in most Northern and Southern countries. In Paris, Daylight Savings Time starts on March 30, 2014 and ends on October...
Wed, 10 Feb, 2021 at 3:42 PM
How does the Rip Curl SearchGPS watch calculate speed?
The SearchGPS watch uses a combination of accelerometer & GPS distance data to calculate speed.  Speed calculations are made four times per second.
Wed, 10 Feb, 2021 at 3:50 PM
Why does my speed not exceed 99.9 kmh / 62.1mph?
Rip Curl does not want to encourage users to attempt to record dangerous speeds.
Wed, 10 Feb, 2021 at 3:50 PM
Can multiple people use the same SearchGPS watch?
It is possible to sync your Rip Curl SearchGPS watch to another users SEARCH account. To delete another users surfing data off your watch, go to SETTIN...
Wed, 10 Feb, 2021 at 4:01 PM
Can I send the data from my SearchGPS watch to another website?
You cannot export the GPS log points from the Rip Curl SearchGPS watch for use on another website.   The Rip Curl SearchGPS watch has been specifically ...
Wed, 10 Feb, 2021 at 4:04 PM