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Buoycast: NOAA Buoys & Weather

Buoycast: NOAA Buoys & Weather

Marine Alerts, Waves & Tides

14K ratings
104 reviews
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Access real-time marine weather observations from NOAA buoys and NOAA marine forecasts. Get tide predictions, hourly forecasts, and stay updated on watches and advisories. Pro features include interactive weather maps and custom notifications.

✓Real-time buoy observations
✓NOAA marine forecasts
✓Tide predictions
✓Hourly weather forecasts
✓NOAA watches, warnings, advisories
✓Interactive weather maps (Pro)
✓Customizable notifications (Pro)
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Buoycast. Based on 14K reviews and a 4.6/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Weather app.

Positive things

  • 👍Accurate and dependable forecasts
  • 🚀Essential for boating and fishing
  • 💡Provides critical weather and sea condition data
  • 🤝Responsive customer service

Negative things

  • 🐛Inconsistent data availability for some locations
  • 🔍Difficulty finding specific location data
  • 💰Aggressive upselling for paid version
  • 📢Too many ads in free version
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What's New in Buoycast

5.0.3

July 17, 2026

What's new in 5.0.3 - Smoother buoy details that open without hanging, even on busy buoys - Faster loading with smarter on-device caching - Reliability and performance improvements What's new in 5.0.2 - Faster, smoother app launch - More reliable notifications and Apple Watch complications - Bug fixes and performance improvements What's new in 5.0.1 - Fixes a rare freeze that could occur when opening the app - Reliability and performance improvements Everything new in 5.0 Rebuilt around your buoys - New buoy-first home screen: the closest buoy and your favorites, no setup required - Your existing feeds are automatically migrated to favorites Apple Watch app + complications - Check wind, waves, temperature, and pressure from your wrist - Complications for every data type, plus a Pro NOAA alert complication Conditions at a glance - Every buoy now shows a severity gauge and a plain-language summary, so you can read how it looks out there before digging into the numbers - Pro adds AI condition summaries, generated fully on-device on iPhone 15 Pro and newer Redesigned charts - Cleaner and easier to read at a glance Accessibility - VoiceOver and Dynamic Type support across every observation screen Plus reliability and performance improvements across the app. Want to be notified when your buoy crosses a threshold? Pro unlocks threshold notifications on any observation type, Forecast vs. Observations, AI condition summaries, weather maps, and ad-free browsing. Thanks for 9 years of feedback and support. Keep it coming: hello@buoycast.com

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Subscription plans

Buoycast Pro

Unlock trends, notifications, radar, and more

$19.991 Year
7 Days trial
Price Updates
July 16, 2026→$19.99
June 12, 2024→$19.99
June 3, 2024→$14.99
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Charts

Top Grossing

📉 92-1

Weather

This app dropped -1 position in Weather chart.

Last updated on July 18, 2026.

Top Free

📉 198-3

Weather

This app dropped -3 positions in Weather chart.

Last updated on July 18, 2026.

User reviews

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Goat

Always spot on
scot the Goatscot the Goat

great information….

I like the information provided by this app however it’s annoying when I keep getting asked to rate the app every 30 seconds while I’m trying to look at the weather between two and three different buoys to plan a trip
DiverB72DiverB72

Using

I’m having difficulty selecting buoys.
NomadLife001NomadLife001

New version not as good

The older version gave me the forecast for the day that I am now not able to find.
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Buoy Map gone

Why would the map that shows buoys go away. Can only search by nearby and can’t see buoys on map to pick which one I want to view or save. I have paid for this app because I fly over water in helicopters and want to know water temp! Fix this! Or I will be cancelling and deleting the app. Disappointed.
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Tom CastagnaTom Castagna
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

App unable to detect user's location

Bug

Buoy data not updating or missing

Bug

Tide function not working as expected

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Requested Features

4 requests

Add wave height and interval data

Feature

Improve location search and selection

Feature

Provide more comprehensive marine forecasts

Feature

Reduce frequency of subscription prompts

Feature

FAQ

What kind of weather data does this app provide?

The app provides real-time observations from NOAA NDBC buoys, including wind speed and direction, air and water temperature, atmospheric pressure, and wave data. It also offers NOAA marine forecasts, tide predictions, and sunrise/sunset times.

What are the benefits of Buoycast Pro?

Buoycast Pro unlocks interactive weather maps with animated radar, precipitation, wind, and temperature overlays. It also provides customizable notifications for specific weather criteria and NOAA alerts, along with ad-free browsing.

How much does Buoycast cost?

The basic version of Buoycast is free and offers access to real-time buoy observations and NOAA marine forecasts. Buoycast Pro is available via a subscription, with payments managed through your iTunes account and auto-renewing.

Is this app compatible with my device?

While specific compatibility details are not provided, the app syncs data across all devices, suggesting broad mobile operating system support. Users can manage subscriptions and settings through their iTunes account.

Who would find this app most useful?

This app is designed for individuals who spend time on or near the water, such as boaters, sailors, fishermen, and surfers. It's also valuable for anyone who needs detailed and up-to-date marine weather information, including watches and advisories.