Rip Curl New Zealand
101 Surfcoast Hwy, Torquay, Vic. 3228.
Hours: 9:00am to 5:30pm Mon-Fri E.S.T.

SearchGPS Watch

Can I use SearchGPS on an airplane?
No, unfortunately this is against airline regulations.
Wed, 10 Feb, 2021 at 4:21 PM
How does the Rip Curl SearchGPS watch capture GPS data?
The Rip Curl SearchGPS watch has an internal GPS tracking sensor that can connect to satellites orbiting the earth.
Wed, 10 Feb, 2021 at 4:21 PM
Is the watch waterproof?
The Rip Curl SearchGPS watch is water proof tested to 100m and is suitable for a variety of water sports including Surfing, Snorkelling and Ocean swimming. ...
Wed, 10 Feb, 2021 at 4:22 PM
Can I charge my watch using my iPhone wall charger?
You can charge your SearchGPS watch using a USB wall socket or car charger, or a powered USB port.
Wed, 10 Feb, 2021 at 4:22 PM
How long does the battery last?
The battery will last for 3-4 months without using GPS. Or up to 8 hours of GPS surf time, before it needs to be recharged. Press all 3 buttons togethe...
Wed, 10 Feb, 2021 at 4:23 PM
How many satellites do you have / use?
We use a large group of GPS satellites orbiting the earth. At any moment your SearchGPS watch may be connected to between 4 and 10 of these satellites....
Wed, 10 Feb, 2021 at 4:24 PM
My paddle distance is wrong.
On the SEARCH App we call anything that is not riding a wave “paddle distance”. This could be drifting in a rip or current. Or simply sitting on your b...
Wed, 10 Feb, 2021 at 4:24 PM
How do I read and understand the time screen?
To read / understand the time screen, see description below. Navigate to > TIME Mode > Current Tide Your watch is equipped to calculate tidal ...
Wed, 10 Feb, 2021 at 4:28 PM
How do I change the date format on my watch?
To change the date format of the watch, navigate to MENU > SETTINGS > DATE FORMAT. Press SELECT to adjust the date format.
Wed, 10 Feb, 2021 at 4:30 PM
How do I perform SYSTEM RESET on my watch?
To perform a system reset, follow the below instructions. If you want to reset all the setting in the SearchGPS watch back to original factory defaults....
Wed, 10 Feb, 2021 at 4:31 PM