# Marine Weather Forecast Pro — NOAA Marine Weather Forecast

> Comprehensive NOAA marine weather forecasts and real-time data for sailors and boaters. (iPhone/iPad app by LW Brands, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marine-weather-forecast-pro/id1191010451 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [LW Brands, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/963599018)
- Category: Weather, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 16,161 App Store ratings · 101 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 94 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), Brazilian Portuguese
- Released: 2017-01-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marine-weather-forecast-pro/id1191010451/reviews.md

## What is Marine Weather Forecast Pro?

Download the most comprehensive NOAA Marine Weather app for iOS.

MAIN FEATURES INCLUDE:
 + Real-time Marine Weather Buoy Data
 + 5-day NWS Marine Weather Forecast
 + 6-hour Historical Wave Trend Reports
 + 7-day Hourly WaveWatch III Model
 + 7-day Hourly Harmonic Tide Forecast
 + NOAA Marine Weather Map Overlays
 + Offshore Marine Zone Forecast
 + Detailed NWS Forecast Discussion
 + Apple Watch App

REAL-TIME DATA
  - Primary & Secondary Swell Height
  - Swell Period & Direction
  - Spectral Wave Energy Density
  - Significant Wave Height
  - Wind Speed, Gust & Direction
  - Air Temperature
  - Water Temperature
  - Pressure
  - Current NWS Alerts

6-HOUR HISTORY DATA
  - Primary & Secondary Wave Height
  - Swell Period & Direction
  - Wave Energy, Period, Direction

7-DAY NOAA WaveWatch III MODEL
  - Hourly Swell Predictions (1-6 swells)
  - Accurate Wave Height, Period & Direction

7-DAY HOURLY HARMONIC TIDE FORECAST
  - Interactive Tide Graphs
  - Hourly Tide Predictions  
  - Current Tide

5-DAY NWS MARINE FORECAST
  - Text Summary Forecast
  - Marine Weather, Sky, Wind, Waves
  - Includes Offshore Marine Zones
  - Tap any point on the map!

NOAA CHARTS (MAP OVERLAYS)
  - Radar Base Reflectivity
  - ENC Nautical Charts
  - NASA GOES Band 13

APPLE WATCH APP
  - View the latest buoy data with a simple glance
  - Includes Watch Complications

* Available for iPad & iPhone

-- PRO SUBSCRIPTION FEATURES --
 + Hourly Wave, Wind & Weather Forecast
 + NWS Severe Weather Push Notifications
 + NCEP Weather Forecast Models
 + Access 20,000 Weather Stations
 + High Resolution Satellite Imagery
 + NASA SST & Chlorophyll Map Overlays

HOURLY WEATHER FORECAST
  - Signifiant Wave Height
  - Wind Waves
  - Swell (Primary / Secondary Swell if Available)
  - Wind Speed, Gust, Direction
  - Air Temperature
  - Probability of Precipitation
  - Cloud Cover
  - Relative Humidity
 
SEVERE WEATHER PUSH NOTIFICATIONS
  - Customize NWS Alerts by Marine Zone 
  - Detailed Alert Information

16-DAY WEATHER FORECAST MODELS
  - Global Forecast System (GFS)
  - Global Ensemble Forecast System (GEFS)
  - North American Ensemble (NAEFS)

WEATHER SIMULATION FORECAST MODELS
  - WaveWatch III (WW3)
  - Nearshore Wave Prediction System (NWPS)
  - Great Lakes Coastal Forecast System (GLCFS)
  - Hi-Res Rapid Refresh (HRRR)
  - Hi-Res Ensemble Forecast (HREF)
  - North American Mesoscale (NAM) 
  - Hi-Res North American Mesoscale
     (NAM-HIRES)
  - High Resolution Window 
     (HRW-FV3, HRW-ARW, HRW-ARW2)

ACCESS OVER 20,000+ WEATHER STATIONS
 - Wind Speed, Direction, Gust
 - Dew Point, Humidity, Temperature, Pressure
 - Wind History Graphs

HIGH RESOLUTION SATELLITE IMAGERY
Fifteen (15) Satellite Imagery Filters
  - Visible (Band 2)
  - Near IR (Bands 4 & 5)
  - Infrared (Bands 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14 & 16)
  - Nighttime Microphysics
  - Day Cloud Phase
  - True Color
  - Air Mass
  - Sandwich

NASA MAP OVERLAYS
  - Sea Surface Temperature
  - Chlorophyll 

TERMS & CONDITIONS
https://lwbrandsllc.com/marine-weather-forecast-pro-terms-conditions/

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IMPORTANT!

Please remember that this app can only show data the buoy collects. Not all buoys collect weather data. Not all buoys collect wave data. This app will display all data collected by a buoy.

This app is primarily designed to focus on buoys that display the most complete package of marine weather data (waves, weather, forecast, tide etc).

If you notice a missing a buoy, please contact me first rather than leaving a poor review. If you are correct, the buoy can be easily be added to the cloud database.

Lastly, please feel free to contact me with questions, feedback, feature requests and bug reports at support@lwbrandsllc.com

Enjoy.

## Key features

- Real-time marine buoy data
- 5-day NWS marine weather forecast
- Historical wave trend reports
- Hourly WaveWatch III model
- Hourly harmonic tide forecast
- NOAA marine weather map overlays
- Severe weather push notifications

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Subscription (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Subscription (Yearly) | $11.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip the Developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip the Developer | $2.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #135 in Top Free · Weather (US App Store)
- #85 in Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

## What do users think of Marine Weather Forecast Pro?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Detailed weather data from multiple sources
- 🔍 Accurate and reliable information
- 👍 Intuitive and well-designed interface
- 💡 Customizable spot forecasts
- 🔍 Real-time buoy and station data
- 👍 Responsive and helpful developer support

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with data availability or app crashes
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific location forecasts
- 🔍 Lack of certain features like wind speed units or saved locations

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to access certain buoy data
- Swell reports not showing up for some users

**Most requested features**

- Add ability to save favorite locations
- Include more Great Lakes buoy data
- Provide option to display wind speed in knots

## Recent user reviews (10 of 101)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marine-weather-forecast-pro/id1191010451/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Thru no fault of DEV

*2025-12-05, version 1.37*

There’s a lot of bouts that haven’t reported data for 3yrs and you don’t get a definitive answer until you do the thumb~work yourself.

### 3/5 — Mother Nature

*2025-10-26, version 1.34*

It sure you can ever predict but this weekend seemed like forecast was high seas. Well it’s flat

### 5/5 — Essential for marine trip planning.

*2025-10-15, version 1.34*

Most used app.  Buy the guy a coffee please

### 5/5 — Excellent resource for boating

*2025-10-08, version 1.34*

App has many very useful tools for planning your boating trips. Custom service is excellent. Send an email and you promptly get a reply to answer questions or assistance as needed. App has worked without issue for me. Recently upgraded to the pro version.

### 5/5 — Water temperature

*2025-10-03, version 1.34*

I love to water temperature boy that’s near me

### 5/5 — Boater

*2025-08-23, version 1.34*

When taking my family or friends out on my boat safety, he always comes first, and I can always rely on Marine weather forecast pro.  If you don’t have it installed on your phone, you’re missing a great thing and the best information that you need to have a great day on the boat.

### 5/5 — Maine to Vineyard

*2025-07-08, version 1.33*

I love this app for timely weather advisories. I missed checking it once, missed a small craft advisory since it was a beautiful day on land forecast. 8 foot swell turned me around but I’d have saved the lesson if I’d looked before hand. 5stars.

### 1/5 — Bouts

*2025-04-25, version 1.31*

Not working properly

### 5/5 — Good app

*2025-04-14, version 1.31*

I love this app you can look out 5 days in advance and get a real good idea what the seas will be like where you want to fish

### 1/5 — Bouys are off line

*2024-11-12, version 1.26*

Am I doing something wrong?

## Frequently asked questions about Marine Weather Forecast Pro

### What kind of marine weather information does this app provide?

This app offers a comprehensive suite of NOAA marine weather data. It includes real-time buoy readings for various parameters like wave height, wind speed, and temperature. You can also access 5-day NWS marine forecasts, historical wave trend reports, and 7-day hourly forecasts from models like WaveWatch III.

### What are the key features of the Pro subscription?

The Pro subscription unlocks advanced features such as hourly wave, wind, and weather forecasts, NWS severe weather push notifications customized by marine zone, access to NCEP weather forecast models, and the ability to view over 20,000 weather stations. It also provides high-resolution satellite imagery and NASA map overlays.

### Is this app compatible with Apple Watch?

Yes, the app includes an Apple Watch application. This allows you to view the latest buoy data with a simple glance directly from your wrist. It also supports Watch Complications for quick access to key information.

### What types of map overlays are available?

The app provides various NOAA chart map overlays to enhance your understanding of marine conditions. These include Radar Base Reflectivity, ENC Nautical Charts, and NASA GOES Band 13 imagery. The Pro subscription adds high-resolution satellite imagery and NASA SST & Chlorophyll map overlays.

### How does the app help with severe weather?

The app provides current NWS alerts for marine conditions. With the Pro subscription, you can receive customized NWS severe weather push notifications based on specific marine zones, ensuring you are alerted to potential hazards in your area.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.43 — 2026-08-08

+ Fixed a few minor bugs

Thank you for the positive feedback!

### 1.42 — 2026-07-30

+ Fixed a few minor bugs

Thank you for the positive feedback!

### 1.41 — 2026-07-18

+ Fixed a few minor bugs

Thank you for the positive feedback!

### 1.40 — 2026-07-10

+ Fixed a few minor bugs

Thank you for the positive feedback!

### 1.39 — 2026-05-26

+ Fixed a few bugs

Thank you for the positive feedback!

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