Actual Currents

Actual Currents

Tidal Current Visualization

20 ratings
5 reviews
#123 in top-grossing Weather
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Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 15, 2026
  • August 28, 2026

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Visualize real-time tidal currents with animated particles and a detailed heatmap on an interactive nautical map. Plan your trips with confidence by scrubbing through time to see how currents change throughout the day, with options for global ocean currents and wind overlays.

Animated tidal current visualization
Real-time wind overlay
Interactive nautical map
Time scrubber for predictions
Route planning with current analysis
Global ocean currents view
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What's New in Actual Currents

2.06

August 28, 2026

• Saved locations, reimagined. The start screen now opens to live conditions for every place you've saved: current speed and direction, the time of the next slack, and the tide's state on a mini chart, over a quiet coastline map • Swipe up and down to move between locations, and drag to reorder them in Saved Places • Gauge points: pick the exact spot a saved location reads its current from, which matters where opposing flows sit side by side • Your saved routes, places, trips and logs now sync automatically across every device you sign in on, and show up without refreshing • Delete saved routes straight from the list • Optimal Departure: scan departure times and see transit time vs. departure on one chart • Redesigned time bar, so you can scroll freely through hours or days • Smarter routes: long-press waypoints to edit, distances in your units (nm/mi/km), cleaner charts and clearer route lines • 12/24-hour clock, a color scale that adapts to the water in view, and many fixes

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Subscription plans

Pro monthly

Extended tidal current predictions up to 30 days out

$2.991 Month
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This app rose +22 positions in Weather chart.

Last updated on September 10, 2026.

User reviews

Helpful tool

Really great for navigating and fishing.

Good app, predatory subscription policy

Nice app, seems accurate, but free trial was not available for monthly subscription, only annual. So if you miss a weekly cancellation cutoff - you’re charged not for 1 month but $46 for the whole year. Feels like it was a deliberate trap rather than a genuine “free trial”.

Glitchy

This app is not quite ready to be useable. Upper Chesapeake Bay is blank. If you zoom in the currents disappear. And the ability to look ahead at currents can’t be done on the main screen.

Great for SUPpers

Very useful best app I’ve found and I tried them all lol

Awesome!

This is a great feature-laden app! Recommended to my fishing friends. 5 downloads from this morning already!

FAQ

What is Actual Currents?

Actual Currents is a weather app that provides animated visualizations of tidal currents on an interactive nautical map. It helps users understand water flow, speed, and direction for better marine navigation.

What subscription tiers are available for Actual Currents?

Actual Currents offers a free Basic tier for real-time currents within ±3 hours. The Pro tier costs $4.99/month for full historical and forecast access, and the Unlimited tier is $39.99/year with a 7-day free trial for the same full access.

How accurate are the tidal current predictions in Actual Currents?

The app uses nautical-grade data and provides predictions that can be scrubbed through time, allowing users to plan with confidence. The specific accuracy metrics are not detailed, but it's built for critical safety and efficiency in marine activities.

Does Actual Currents have ads?

No, Actual Currents does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use with optional in-app purchases for advanced features.

What devices is Actual Currents compatible with?

Actual Currents is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It was last updated on June 4, 2026, with version 2.04.

What is the age rating for Actual Currents?

Actual Currents has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in marine weather and navigation.

How does Actual Currents compare to traditional tide tables?

Unlike tide tables that only provide times, Actual Currents offers a visual, animated representation of current speed and direction. This provides a more intuitive understanding of water movement crucial for boating.

Can I plan routes using Actual Currents?

Yes, Actual Currents includes route planning features with current-aware analysis. It also offers trip logging with GPS drift tracking for enhanced navigation.