# Florida Boating Weather — NOAA marine forecast & tides

> Florida marine weather forecast and tide predictions from NOAA. (iPhone/iPad app by LW Brands, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/florida-boating-weather/id1231321595 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [LW Brands, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/963599018)
- Category: Weather
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 615 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.1 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), Brazilian Portuguese
- Released: 2017-05-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/florida-boating-weather/id1231321595/reviews.md

## What is Florida Boating Weather?

** The fastest way to access NOAA Marine Weather Reports in Florida**

* 5-day National Weather Service marine forecast
   - Text summary, spot specific forecast
   - Weather, sky, wind, waves

* 7-day tide forecast
   - Hourly tides
   - Interactive graphs

Simply tap anywhere on the map and view NOAA's spot specific point & zone marine and tide forecast.

It's so simple and fast to use, that there is no need for saving favorites. However, the app will automatically save your most recently viewed forecast for future viewing. 

Important: NOAA point specific forecasts are only available in the areas designated by 'green' in the first app screenshot.

Enjoy.

## Key features

- 5-day marine forecast
- Spot-specific forecasts
- Weather, sky, wind, waves
- 7-day tide forecast
- Hourly tides
- Interactive tide graphs

## Chart rankings

- #116 in Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

## What do users think of Florida Boating Weather?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🌊 Accurate weather and marine forecasts
- 📊 Comprehensive data (wind, waves, tides, fishing times)
- 🗺️ Helpful navigation and course plotting features
- ⚓ Essential tool for water activities planning
- 🎯 Reliable and consistent performance
- 📍 Useful for multiple water regions and locations

**Cons**

- 📱 Poor mobile phone experience with small map
- 🔄 Portrait-only orientation limitation
- 💰 Premium pricing not justified vs free alternatives
- 📐 Cluttered interface with excessive text on secondary pages
- 🎨 Inconsistent device optimization (iPhone vs iPad)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- iPad rotation not functioning properly (image stays upside down)
- Wave height data frequently inaccurate
- No auto-rotation capability despite device orientation changes

**Most requested features**

- Landscape orientation support for better usability
- Larger map display on mobile phones
- Full-screen mode option
- Preloaded location shortcuts (10-20 miles, 20-40 miles offshore)
- Time estimation feature when selecting tide graph points
- Improved graphics-to-text ratio on main page

## Recent user reviews (10 of 19)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/florida-boating-weather/id1231321595/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app

*2025-09-29*

It gives you around a 5 days forecast with weather info wind direction and wave height. So you cast pick a day best for you. Tides and best fishing times also.
 This is a must have app!!!.

### 5/5 — Greta Marine App for SW Florida

*2024-03-10*

My go to app for marine conditions in Marco to Gasparilla region

### 5/5 — Very handy

*2024-02-03*

My go to app when planning a day on the water. Always spot on!

### 2/5 — Ok on iPhone not so on iPad

*2022-10-29*

We do not understand why the product must always be in portrait mode.  Obviously a short coming from the programmers.  Not very convenient when working on an iPad.

### 2/5 — Not as great as I thought it would be

*2022-07-23*

After reading so many great reviews, I decided to pay the $ for this one. It’s really no different than another free app I had downloaded, Marine Weather. As a matter of fact, I thought it had opened up the free app because they were so similar. Save your money and just download the free Marine Weather App!  I wish I had. :(

### 5/5 — My little helper

*2021-01-17, version 1.0.15*

I don’t even think about going out on the water with out this app. I have been using it for a little over a year on my iPhone and I’m still finding things in this app that make my time on the water more enjoyable. 

Plotting a corse is as easy as dragging your finger to where you want to go and the app does the rest. Follow the line and enjoy the ride. Tells you when you are in a no wake zone and what the speed limit is when not. Set your draft and the app will help keep you out of trouble. 

I have effectively used this app on the Hudson River, ICW (east coast Florida) lake Okeechobee and all over the west coast above Tampa north to crystal river. Just remember to update every time you start a new day. 

Turned many of my friends on to it and it’s now their go to nav app also.

### 1/5 — Disappointing

*2020-06-24*

Disappointed with the app

### 1/5 — Poorly thought out

*2020-01-28*

It has no up or down, as in rotate the iPad and the image just stays upside down. Worse the power cord must be down.
And far too much txt with graphics on the next pages instead of the main page.
Waste of money.

### 5/5 — Finally!

*2019-11-13*

This ap is easy to use and gives me the info I need before going out on the water. Excellent!

### 5/5 — Great App

*2019-10-09*

Very convenient and useful. Love it!

**Developer response:** Thank you for the review! I’m glad you find the app useful.

## Frequently asked questions about Florida Boating Weather

### What does the Florida Boating Weather app do?

This app provides quick access to NOAA marine weather reports and tide forecasts specifically for Florida. It offers a 5-day marine forecast with detailed information on weather, sky conditions, wind, and waves, as well as a 7-day hourly tide forecast with interactive graphs.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include a 5-day National Weather Service marine forecast with text summaries and spot-specific details, hourly tide forecasts for 7 days, and interactive tide graphs. Users can tap anywhere on the map to view point and zone forecasts.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is completely free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements, providing an uninterrupted experience for accessing marine weather and tide data.

### What areas does the NOAA point-specific forecast cover?

NOAA point-specific forecasts are available in areas designated as 'green' within the app's map interface. It's important to check the app's screenshots to identify these designated areas for accurate forecasting.

### How do I use the app to get a forecast?

Using the app is simple: just tap anywhere on the map to view the NOAA spot-specific point and zone marine and tide forecast for that location. The app also automatically saves your most recently viewed forecasts for easy future access.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.16 — 2021-02-11

- Fixed a few minor bugs

Thank you for the positive feedback!

### 1.0.15 — 2019-09-20

+ Added direct links to severe weather advisories
+ Fixed a few small bugs

Thank you for the positive feedback!

### 1.0.12 — 2018-10-13

- Improved overall app performance & fixed a few small bugs

Previous Update:
- Added NOAA Zone Forecast details

Thank you for the positive feedback!

### 1.0.10 — 2018-09-21

- Added NOAA Zone Forecast details
- Improved overall app performance

Thank you for the positive feedback!

### 1.0.9 — 2018-08-05

- Added NOAA Zone Forecast details
- Improved overall app performance

Thank you for the positive feedback!

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All apps by LW Brands, LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/963599018

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