Instinct® Solar – Surf EditionSize, Dimensions & Wrist Fit
Case Width
45mm
Thickness
15.3mm
Diameter
45mm
Weight
53g
The Garmin Instinct® Solar – Surf Edition sits best on flat wrist widths of about 47–64mm (≈ 12.6–17.1cm wrist circumference). Adjust the slider below to check your wrist.
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Garmin Instinct® Solar – Surf Edition Full Specifications
Overview1
FamilyGarmin
General10
Battery life
Smartwatch: Up to 24 days/54 days with solar*
Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 56 days/Unlimited with solar*
GPS: Up to 30 hours/38 hours with solar**
Max Battery GPS Mode: Up to 70 hours/145 hours with solar**
Expedition GPS Activity: Up to 28 days/ 68 days with solar*
*Solar charging, assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions
**Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions
Display Size
Custom, two-window design; 0.9” x 0.9” (23 x 23 mm)
Case materialFibre-reinforced polymer
Lens materialPower Glass™
Bezel materialFibre-reinforced polymer
Memory/history16 MB
Strap materialSilicone
Charging methodGarmin proprietary plug charger
Display Resolution128 x 128 pixels
QuickFit™ watch band compatibleYes (22 mm)
Sensors9
GPSYes
CompassYes
GLONASSYes
GalileoYes
ThermometerYes
AccelerometerYes
Barometric altimeterYes
Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation MonitorYes
Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate monitorYes
Product Info4
Main SKU010-02293-07
Product ID715736
Product NameInstinct® Solar – Surf Edition
Product VariationSurf – Pipeline
Clock features7
TimerYes
StopwatchYes
Time/dateYes
Alarm clockYes
GPS time syncYes
Sunrise/sunset timesYes
Automatic daylight saving timeYes
Cycling features4
CoursesYes
Race an activityYes
Speed and cadence sensor support (w/sensor)Yes
Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories)Yes
Running features5
Run workoutsYes
Foot pod capableYes
Trail run auto climbYes
GPS-based distance, time and paceYes
Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute)Yes
What You'll Love1
Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen SaturationYes
Activity profiles4
Gym
Strength, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing and Yoga
SwimPool Swimming, Open Water Swimming
CyclingBiking, Indoor Biking, Mountain Biking
Outdoor recreation
Surfing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Hiking, Climbing, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Skiing, Fishing, Hunting, Tactical
Swimming features9
Pool swim workoutsYes
Time and distance alertsYes
Drill logging (pool swim only)Yes
Underwater wrist-based heart rateYes
"Repeat on" rest timer (pool swim only)Yes
Basic rest timer (up from 0) (pool swim only)Yes
Stroke type detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swim only)Yes
Pool swim metrics (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)Yes
Open-water swim metrics (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)Yes
Tactical features2
XERO™ LocationsYes
Dual grid coordinatesYes
Outdoor recreation18
TidesYes
TracBack®Yes
Sight 'N GoYes
Back to startYes
UltraTrac modeYes
Vertical speedYes
GPS coordinatesYes
Area calculationYes
Elevation profileYes
Projected waypointYes
Total ascent/descentYes
Future elevation plotYes
Distance to destinationYes
Expedition GPS ActivityYes
Sun and moon informationYes
Point-to-point navigationYes
Breadcrumb trail in real timeYes
Barometric trend indicator with storm alertYes
Daily smart features12
CalendarYes
ConnectivityBluetooth®, ANT+®
Find my phoneYes
Find my watchYes
Weather forecastsYes
Smart NotificationsYes
VIRB® camera remoteYes
Smartphone compatibilityiPhone®, Android™
Controls smartphone musicYes
Compatible with Garmin Connect™ MobileYes
Battery Saver - customisable low power watchYes
Text response/reject phone call with text (Android™ only)Yes
Activity tracking features10
TrueUp™Yes
Move IQ™Yes
Step counterYes
Floors climbedYes
Calories BurnedYes
Intensity minutesYes
Distance travelledYes
Automatic rep countingYes
Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal)Yes
Move alerts (displays on device after a period of inactivity; walk for a couple of minutes to reset it)Yes
Workout and Training Plans2
Cardio workoutsYes
Strength workoutsYes
Health & Wellness Monitoring9
SleepYes (Advanced)
HydrationYes (in Garmin Connect™)
All-day StressYes
Women's HealthYes (in Garmin Connect™)
Resting heart rateYes
Abnormal Heart Rate AlertsYes (high and low)
Relaxation Breathing TimerYes
Body Battery™ Energy MonitorYes
Wrist-based heart rate (constant, every second)Yes
Training, planning and analysis features29
% HRRYes
% HR MaxYes
HR ZonesYes
HR AlertsYes
ShortcutsYes
Auto Lap®Yes
Manual lapYes
Auto Max HRYes
Auto scrollYes
Finish timeYes
HR CaloriesYes
Voice alertsYes
Physio TrueUpYes
Course guidanceYes
Virtual partnerYes
Race an activityYes
Advanced workoutsYes
Interval trainingYes
Customisable alertsYes
Customisable screen(s)Yes
GPS speed and distanceYes
Configurable lap alertsYes
Touch and/or button lockYes
Activity history on watchYes
Downloadable training plansYes
Customisable activity profilesYes
Auto Pause® automatic timer haltYes
Power Modes - customisable in-activity battery settingsYes
HR Broadcast (broadcasts HR data over ANT+® to paired devices)Yes
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Instinct® Solar – Surf Edition — Frequently Asked Questions
What size is the Garmin Instinct® Solar – Surf Edition?
The Garmin Instinct® Solar – Surf Edition has a 45mm case and is 15.3mm thick.
Will the Garmin Instinct® Solar – Surf Edition fit my wrist?
The Garmin Instinct® Solar – Surf Edition looks balanced on flat wrist widths of roughly 47–64mm (about 12.6–17.1cm circumference). Use the interactive fit tool above to check against your own wrist.
How much does the Garmin Instinct® Solar – Surf Edition weigh?
The Garmin Instinct® Solar – Surf Edition weighs 53g (case only; straps add weight).
What is the best way to compare the Garmin Instinct® Solar – Surf Edition with other watches?
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