NOAA Buoy Reports & Ship Data

NOAA Buoy Reports & Ship Data

Marine Wind, Wave & Sea Temps

2.4K ratings
68 reviews
Free
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 15, 2015
  • September 27, 2026

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Access detailed buoy and ship observation data without weather forecasts or tide information. View current conditions, historical trends, and storm locations on an intuitive map. Monitor your favorite locations with customizable widgets.

✓Intuitive map interface
✓Quick-view Favorites
✓Tropical Storm/Hurricane/Cyclone locations
✓Full buoy current conditions
✓Past buoy data (Premium)
✓Interactive graphs
✓Home Screen Widgets
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What's New in NOAA Buoy Reports & Ship Data

3.50

September 27, 2026

- New! Add custom levels to your wind, wave, or temperature graphs! - Performance, stability, and usability enhancements If you like NOAA Buoy Reports and find it useful, please consider supporting us by Upgrading to Premium, or leaving us a favorable review. We'd appreciate it!

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User reviews

Danny

Good

Inactive Buoys and false information

The Buoys in Lake Michigan are mostly inactive and the very few are active don’t give wave information. The ones I that give wave information are incorrect and a complete waste of resources. The waves were reporting 1ft of waves on 9/11 2026 outside of Port Sheldon in the Grandhaven location. The waves had to be at least 3ft and very choppy. I do not recommend this app for Lake Michigan.

Response to the developer: This would mean that the buoys are stationed in areas unprofitable for civilian use. What is the purpose of a buoy and its correlated data gathering supplied for the public in an app if not for trust-worthy data reporting? My rating was and description still uphold for the use in Lake Michigan. It would be dishonest of me to withhold my experience from other anglers expecting the nearest buoy to display accurate information for nearest areas use. I’m allowing the public to know of the uncertainty of water conditions despite the buoy’s data.
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Interrupted

Every app that interrupts me actively using it to ask for a review gets 1 star.

Water temp

To many times water temp is not displayed

Critical infrastructure

This is a critical service to all who travel on the lakes, especially recreational boaters!

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Buoy data not available most of the time

Bug

Ships rarely contribute data

Bug

Wave height data missing for certain areas

Bug

Upgraded version still doesn't work

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Requested Features

4 requests

GPS coordinates for buoys

Feature

Ability to filter by data type

Feature

Display past wave heights

Feature

Bring back removed buoys

Feature

FAQ

What kind of data does NOAA Buoy Reports provide?

This app provides real-time and historical data from NOAA buoys and ships, including current conditions like wave heights, wind speed and direction, air and water temperatures, and atmospheric pressure. It also displays the locations of tropical storms, hurricanes, and cyclones from the NHC. The app specifically excludes tide data and general weather forecasts.

Is NOAA Buoy Reports free to use?

The core features of NOAA Buoy Reports, including full buoy current conditions and storm locations, are free. Some advanced features, such as access to past buoy data up to 45 days and ship observations, are available as a preview and require a premium upgrade through in-app purchases.

What devices is NOAA Buoy Reports compatible with?

The application is designed for mobile devices and offers support for Dark Mode, as well as Home Screen, Lock Screen, and StandBy Mode Widgets. Specific compatibility details regarding operating system versions would typically be found in the app store listing.

How can I use NOAA Buoy Reports for my boating or surfing needs?

You can use the app to check current sea conditions, wave heights, and wind data at specific buoy locations relevant to your boating or surfing area. The interactive graphs allow you to see trends over time, helping you plan your activities. You can also add favorite buoys for quick access and monitor them with widgets.

Does the app show tide information or weather forecasts?

No, this app is strictly focused on buoy and ship observation data. It does not provide tide data, maritime forecasts, or general weather forecasts. The developers recommend using dedicated apps for those purposes.