NOAA Buoy & Tides Tracker

NOAA Buoy & Tides Tracker

by Verona Solutions, LLC

155 ratings
86 reviews
Free
In-App PurchasesWith Ads

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Details

Released
July 4, 2009
Updated
October 30, 2026

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Access real-time marine weather data, including wind, pressure, and tide predictions. Plan your water activities with detailed buoy information and moon phase data. Features include location-based searches, saved favorites, and direct links to buoy websites.

✓Real-time buoy data
✓Tide predictions
✓Moon phase information
✓Search buoys by name or proximity
✓Save favorite locations
✓Map of buoy locations
✓Location-specific forecasts
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What's New in NOAA Buoy & Tides Tracker

9.6.0

October 30, 2026

Month tab: every tide station now has a month-at-a-glance table of all its highs and lows, with Share to send it as text. The app tells you when a newer version is on the store, with a link to get it. Send Feedback, in the menu, opens a mail to us for problems and suggestions.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$4.99

Premium

No ads, history charts, map readings, widgets

User reviews

Do not get! I wish I could give it negative stars!

This used to be my go to app for all things water related. I work on the water as a licensed captain, scuba diving instructor, and Paddleboard instructor. With the recent updates, this app no longer shows the same information without having to open additional pages. It shuts down unexpectedly. Probably the most frustrating part of my experience recently is having to deal with the constant adds and pop ups. I paid for this app! Why am I now getting ads? All the information from this app is easily accessible on NOAA’s website and after the recent updates, it is way faster to just pull it up (ad free) on their site. That would be my professional recommendation.
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Response from developer

Please contact us at info@veronasolutions.net Thank you for the detailed note, and I’m sorry the app has let you down after years of use. You should not be seeing ads. The app went free to download this summer, and anyone who bought it before that keeps it ad-free. Here is how to restore that: open the menu, tap Premium, and tap the link that says you bought the app before it went free. The app checks your original purchase with Apple and turns ads off for good. Nothing to buy, and it stays off across reinstalls. On the crashes: that is not something I can see from here, and I want to fix it. If you can send me the iPhone model, iOS version, and what you were doing when it shut down, to the email address above, I will chase it down. On needing more taps to reach the same information: that is fair feedback, and I’m looking at the home screen so the readings you check most are there without opening another page. The next update also adds a full month of highs and lows on every tide station, with Share, which should help with planning on the water. I’d be grateful for the chance to earn back your rating if you will contact me.

Used to be good

So long story short if I payed for this app why am I getting ads?

I use this app pretty much everyday

Response from developer

Thank you for using the app every day, and I'm sorry the ads were an unwelcome surprise. You did pay for this app, and I owe you a straight explanation. The one-time price from years ago stopped covering the work needed to keep the app running: NOAA feeds change, iOS changes, and this year we rebuilt the tide engine so predictions work with no cell signal and match NOAA's tables. To keep the app alive and free for new users, it became ad-supported. Ads are limited to the home and list screens and never cover the buoy or tide data itself. If you'd like to talk it through, reach me through the app's support link. I read every message.

Please update

Aloha, I really like the format of this app. But now it does not load on my iPad Pro 11” running software 15.6.1 version.

No longer functions

Shut down phone
Reloaded app
Hasn’t updated in 7 days
Received a response from developers

Apparently the problem is with noaa

Response from developer

This is not related to the app. From NOAA: On 03/09/2021 the NDBC primary processing servers were shut off due to a facilities issue. Station pages on the NDBC website are not updating and there is no ETR at this time. We apologize for this but we are at the mercy of NOAA and their restoration of these services.

Update 9/18/2020: old problems fixed, good to go

I walk my dogs next to the SF Bay, and this app will tell me the temperature and velocity of the wind off the water. My regular weather app (Weather On) is right on the money for ambient temp and wind speed, but the buoy data tells me the wind temp and speed off the water, and whether or not I'll need a jacket. Maybe a "one trick pony", but it's really good at it, and I use it every day for that. The tide data is there also, but is easier to read in Tide Graph Pro. I'd buy both, if you're by the water. Tip: Pick a few “favorite” buoys near you, and those are the only ones that will come up when you tap favorites (so you don’t have to sort through all the weather on the coast, but you can if you wish). The app responds quickly, so the delay from home; screen to favorite buoy air temp and wind speed takes about 3 or 4 seconds max. Simple, and well written. Good Job.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

17 issues

App does not load on iPad Pro

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App has not updated in days

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App crashes when opening

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App hangs on opening screen

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Synopsis has disappeared

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App keeps freezing and shutting down

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Pop-up error: "No Location. Access to location denied!"

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Wave height info missing

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Unable to save buoy favorite

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Error Loading Data: Error B1098

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App is laggy

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App doesn't seem to be updated

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App crashes continuously

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App locks up from time to time

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App freezes and hangs up

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App has locked up and died twice

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App crashes all the time

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Requested Features

10 requests

Add wave height data

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Add swell map predictions

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Add SST predictions

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Add Apple Watch compatibility

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Add period data (APD)

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Add moon phase feature

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Add search function for buoys

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Add map showing buoy locations

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Add back button

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Open links in built-in browser

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FAQ

What kind of weather data does NOAA Buoy & Tides Tracker provide?

NOAA Buoy & Tides Tracker provides detailed live buoy data which can include wind speed, gusts, direction, pressure, and other relevant marine data. The specific data available depends on the sensors on each buoy.

Does NOAA Buoy & Tides Tracker have ads?

Yes, NOAA Buoy & Tides Tracker contains advertisements. This is a common model for free applications that offer extensive data services.

How accurate is the data provided by NOAA Buoy & Tides Tracker?

Users generally find the marine weather data to be accurate and authoritative. However, some reviews mention that data can be outdated or have poor coverage in certain regions, particularly for Australia/NZ.

What devices is NOAA Buoy & Tides Tracker available on?

NOAA Buoy & Tides Tracker is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

How often is NOAA Buoy & Tides Tracker updated?

The app was last updated on October 30, 2026, with version 9.6.0. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and maintenance.

Can I use NOAA Buoy & Tides Tracker offline?

The description does not explicitly state offline capabilities. Accessing real-time buoy data and forecasts typically requires an active internet connection.

What are the main complaints users have about NOAA Buoy & Tides Tracker?

User reviews indicate some users experience app crashes and freezes, slow performance, and outdated data. Some also note limitations in buoy listings and missing features like wave height data.

Is NOAA Buoy & Tides Tracker suitable for beginners?

The app is described as having an easy-to-use interface and is useful for planning time on the water. However, some users find it difficult to use, suggesting a mixed experience for beginners.