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NOAA Buoy Reports & Ship Data

NOAA Buoy Reports & Ship Data

No Nonsense Buoy Conditions

2.4K ratings
66 reviews
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 15, 2015
  • July 12, 2026

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Developer

Juggernaut Technology, Inc.
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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 users say

Summarized from real user reviews of NOAA Buoy Reports & Ship Data. Based on 2.4K reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 10 positives and 7 negatives reviewers mention most about this Weather app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Critical infrastructure
  • 🚀Excellent source of sea conditions
  • 🚀Valuable buoy information
  • 👍Plenty of information
  • 👍Great app
  • 👍Useful and easy
  • 👍Quick and accurate
  • 👍Outstanding service
  • 👍Intuitive chart-based
  • 👍Informative

Negative things

  • 🐛More data needed
  • 🐛Incomplete and inaccurate
  • 🐛Wave height data not working
  • 🐛No buoy reports
  • 🐛No wave data
  • 🐛No data available
  • 🐛Clunky interface
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What's New in NOAA Buoy Reports & Ship Data

3.45

July 12, 2026

- 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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Subscription plans

Pro Annual Subscription

Ad-free, Ships, Favorites, History, & More!

$7.991 Year
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In-App Purchases

$29.99

Buoy Reports Premium

Ad-free, More Favorites, Ships, & More

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This app rose +5 positions in Weather chart.

Last updated on July 20, 2026.

User reviews

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Interrupted

Every app that interrupts me actively using it to ask for a review gets 1 star.
LA19102082LA19102082

Water temp

To many times water temp is not displayed
buckets230buckets230

Critical infrastructure

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

Excellent Source of Sea Conditions - wave heights/winds/sea temp.

We use this app. often when we’re planning an offshore trip or even head to the beach. It gives us a decent snapshot of the sea temp. as well as sea state and winds. All vital information to plan a run.
Tashmoo22Tashmoo22

Sailing On Desire

The buoy information is extremely valuable and I appreciate the easy access provided
Sailing On DesireSailing On Desire
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User experience

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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

Bug
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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.