Help Center
New to Waverii? Whether you’re offering local surf services—like guiding, lessons, lodging, gear rentals, transport, or media—or planning your next surf trip, we’re here to help. Explore our video tutorials and FAQs to learn how to create listings, manage bookings, connect with other surfers, and make the most of the platform—step by step.
What to Do If You're New
Whether you’re looking to book a surf experience or offer one, we’re stoked to help you get started. Click here to learn how Waverii works.
FAQs
Using Waverii (For All Users)
Waverii is a global surfer-to-surfer platform that connects traveling surfers with local surf entrepreneurs. Discover surf guides, instructors, board rentals, accommodations, and more—while directly supporting grassroots surf communities.
No account is required to browse listings. However, you’ll need to create a free account to message providers or create your own listings.
- Free membership: Create and manage up to 3 unique listings
- Premium membership: Create and manage up to 10 unique listings for $199/year, plus enjoy additional features. There are no commissions or hidden fees.
You’ll find surf instructors, guides, board sales and rentals, surf photography, transportation, accommodations, and more.
Browse listings, message providers directly through Waverii, and coordinate the details—including timing, location, pricing, and payment.
Clients may pay you through the Stripe/PayPal connections available on Waverii, or through any other method you mutually agree upon. All payments are arranged and completed directly between you and the client. Waverii does not handle, manage, guarantee, or assume responsibility for any payment or financial transaction.
Review the provider’s profile, message them with questions, check any reviews from past users, and take a look at their social media if available. Waverii does not verify identities, insurance, or qualifications. Be sure to review our User Safety Guidelines as well.
Absolutely. Messaging is a core part of the Waverii experience—use it to ask questions, confirm availability, and set clear expectations before booking. Be sure to review our User Safety Guidelines as well.
All cancellations, refunds, and disputes are handled independently by users. Waverii does not mediate disagreements and is not a party to any transactions.
Reach out to our Support Team anytime—we’re always stoked to help!
Listing & Earning on Waverii (For Providers)
Create a business profile, add detailed listings with images, and respond to inquiries via our messaging tool.
No. You’re not required to use Stripe or PayPal. We offer both for convenience, but you can use any payment method you and your client choose.
No. You keep 100% of your earnings.
Waverii does not take a commission or charge booking fees. All payments are arranged directly between you and your clients. The only costs are optional—such as a premium subscription (Wave Rider Pro) or paid features like listing boosts.
Absolutely! As long as you stay within your listing limit (3 with free, 10 with premium), you can offer any surf-related services that comply with Waverii’s Community Guidelines.
Clients can pay you through our Stripe/PayPal gateway or any payment method you choose. You arrange payment directly after a booking is confirmed.
That depends on your agreement with the client. Some providers collect payment before the session, while others do so on the day of the service. Make sure to clearly communicate your terms with each client during the booking process.
Since Waverii does not process payments, we do not issue earnings statements or tax documentation at this time. It’s your responsibility to track income earned through Waverii and report it for tax purposes if required in your region.
No. Providers are solely responsible for holding any required licenses, certifications, or insurance. We strongly encourage users to confirm these details before booking.
Log into your account, go to your dashboard, and make updates anytime—add photos, edit descriptions, update pricing, and adjust availability.
Legal Disclaimer
Waverii is a neutral platform that connects travelers with surf service providers. While Stripe and PayPal integrations are available for users to send and receive payments, all financial transactions occur directly between the parties involved. Waverii does not handle, process, manage, or guarantee payments or bookings.
Waverii does not verify user-provided information, insurance coverage, safety practices, or professional qualifications. All agreements, communications, and transactions are made independently between users. Waverii is not liable for disputes, payment issues, losses, injuries, or any incidents arising from user interactions or off-platform activities.
Use of the site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service, Listing Terms & Disclaimer, and Privacy Policy.