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Great Lakes Boating Weather

Great Lakes Boating Weather

NOAA Marine Weather & Forecast

1.4K ratings
54 reviews
#36 in paid Weather
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$2.99

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Released
April 26, 2017
Updated
June 14, 2023

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LW Brands, LLC
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Access real-time NOAA marine weather data and forecasts for the Great Lakes. View wave height trends, NWS marine forecasts, and NOAA charts with various map overlays. Get spot-specific forecasts by tapping on the map.

✓Real-time marine weather buoy data
✓6-hour historical wave height trends
✓5-day National Weather Service marine forecast
✓NOAA weather forecast discussion
✓NOAA charts with map overlays
✓NWS severe weather notices
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What users say about Great Lakes Boating Weather

Reviews of Great Lakes Boating Weather are mostly positive: the Weather app is rated 4.6/5 from 1.4K App Store ratings. What users like most: excellent app for checking lake conditions, great for boating and fishing. Top complaints: buoy data not always accurate or up-to-date, wave predictions not always matching real-world conditions. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Excellent app for checking lake conditions
  • 👍Great for boating and fishing
  • 🚢Helpful for planning safe trips on the Great Lakes
  • ⭐Accurate and reliable weather and buoy data
  • 📊Detailed and intuitive presentation of data

Negative things

  • 🐛Buoy data not always accurate or up-to-date
  • 🚧Wave predictions not always matching real-world conditions
  • 🚫Limited to US only, not available for Canadian users
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What's New in Great Lakes Boating Weather

1.2

June 14, 2023

- Fixed a few minor bugs

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User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Only USA

Well this sucks, says Great Lakes but only on the US side. Wasted $$
SHShawn Jakudo Hinton

Amazing app

Great app for checking into about lake
EIended ggk gah I'm

Best Great Lake App

If you like to beach or boat 😊👍🏻
Hhidebro

Buoys don’t work

Kind of a waste of money. I live 90 miles from Lake Michigan and would like to know wave conditions before leaving the house. Those are not working.
Bboiler1389

Waves 1 ft or less?

I’m in Northern lower Michigan on Lake Michigan. Every report is waves of 1 ft or less, yet I’m watching waves crash over the break wall in Leland. Does not give me great confidence as a lake tool.
Bbcboater
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Buoy data not loading properly

Bug

Weather alerts not always triggered correctly

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Requested Features

4 requests

Add water temperature data

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Include more specific local forecasts for harbors and regions

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Improve alert system for severe weather warnings

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Expand coverage to other Great Lakes and coastal regions

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FAQ

What kind of weather information does this app provide?

The app provides real-time NOAA marine weather data, including significant wave height, period, direction, wind speed, air and water temperature, and pressure. It also offers 6-hour historical wave height trend reports and a 5-day National Weather Service marine forecast.

How do I get a forecast for a specific location?

You can get a spot-specific point/zone marine forecast by simply tapping anywhere on the map. The app will then display the NOAA marine forecast for that exact location.

What are the map overlays available?

The app includes various NOAA chart map overlays such as Raster Navigational Charts (RNC), Sea Surface Temperature, Significant Wave Height, HD Weather Radar, Wind Speed & Direction, Air Temperature, 12-Hour Rain Probability, and Severe Weather.

Is this app available on multiple devices?

Yes, the app is available for both iPad and iPhone with a single purchase, offering a unified experience across Apple devices.

Are NOAA point specific forecasts available everywhere?

No, NOAA point specific forecasts are only available for USA territory. Some NOAA buoys may be offline during winter months, and users are asked to be patient for them to return to operational status.