# NOAA Buoys Live Marine Weather — National Data Buoy Center

> Real-time NOAA buoy marine weather data for planning outdoor activities. (iPhone/iPad app by Andrea Bisegna.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noaa-buoys-live-marine-weather/id1069174557 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Andrea Bisegna](https://appshunter.io/developer/1069174556)
- Category: Weather, Navigation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 564 App Store ratings · 60 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 31 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-01-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noaa-buoys-live-marine-weather/id1069174557/reviews.md

## What is NOAA Buoys Live Marine Weather?

Get real-time NOAA buoys marine weather data directly to your iPhone and iPad. 

Search for weather buoys all over America and plan your sailing/fishing/surfing expedition!

- More than 1.500 weather buoys available
- Check all the weather buoys from the map
- Search weather buoys by name, description, region, US state, or geolocation (latitude, longitude - GPS location service supported)
- Save your favorite weather buoys so that you can access them quickly
- If offline, lastly available marine observations will always be accessible for every buoy

Coverage (USA/North America): Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, Southwest, Great Lakes, Gulf of Mexico, North Pacific/Hawaii, Caribbean, Gulf of Alaska, British Columbia, Nova Scotia.

Available weather data:

- Current weather conditions
- Sunrise and sunset time
- Wind direction, wind speed, wind gust
- Wave direction, wave height, wave period
- Air temperature, atmospheric pressure, dew point
- Water temperature
- Localize function
- Map

Available Subscriptions (per device):
- Premium (monthly): it adds enhanced features (e.g., continuous updating of new buoys, extra push data, risk of high waves close to favorites buoys, news messages, suggestion of nearby buoys with favorable conditions...).
- No Advertisement (yearly): it removes ads for one year.

The in-app purchase is valid only on the device where you buy the subscription.

IMPORTANT NOTE: With this App we display all the AVAILABLE weather data provided by NOAA at each location (buoy station). If you don't see wave height, wind speed, or anything else, please understand it is not our fault but a lack of information at the source. Hence, do not leave (please) a bad review for something we can't fix, as on reviews depends our survival on the market.

"We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails" - Bertha Calloway

## Key features

- Real-time NOAA buoy data
- Search buoys by name, region, or GPS
- Map view of all buoys
- Save favorite buoys
- Offline access to last observations
- Detailed weather data (wind, waves, temp)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $1.49 | per month |
| No Banner Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Get them both | $1.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | one-time |
| Annual Subscription | $5.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #199 in Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

## What do users think of NOAA Buoys Live Marine Weather?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- ⭐ Years of reliable service
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔍 Valuable buoy information
- 🌊 Live views of conditions
- 📈 Accurate data models

**Cons**

- 💰 Ads despite premium subscription
- 🚫 Inability to access key information
- 🔍 Missing buoy data
- 🔀 Frequent app updates causing issues
- 🗺️ Overly broad coverage area

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inability to clear notifications
- Inconsistent data updates
- Geolocation issues

**Most requested features**

- Customizable units of measure
- More detailed forecasting
- Improved search and filtering

## Recent user reviews (10 of 60)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noaa-buoys-live-marine-weather/id1069174557/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Years

*2026-02-06*

I’ve been listening to NOAA for over 40 years, the app is awesome

### 1/5 — Ads

*2025-11-09, version 4.20*

Why am I paying premium and still having ads

### 1/5 — Need weather info

*2025-08-20, version 4.19*

Ads pop up and cannot access information needed for safe navigation! Cannot close ads! Makes this app useless

### 1/5 — Poor App

*2024-08-18, version 4.18*

Not worth the time to down load. No bouy markers for current conditions. Very basic . To have more info you need to purchase the premium .

### 1/5 — Marine forecast

*2024-08-05, version 4.18*

What happened to this app?  It was the best for marine forecasts. It used to provide for free 2 days of forecasts with wave heights, wind and other predictions. The premium site gave 7 days. Now there are no predictions.

### 5/5 — Buoy information usage.

*2024-03-01, version 4.18*

I mainly use it for my hobby of amateur meteorology. Very helpful tool.

### 5/5 — Live views!

*2023-12-17*

I use this app often to evaluate conditions for offshore fishing and the live view from select buoys is fantastic. I continue to use other sources for detailed sea conditions and forecasts, but a picture is worth a thousand words! (Premium subscription user)

**Developer response:** Dear Va­­lua­­ble User,
Thanks for your re­­view. 
All the available data has been displayed for premium subscribers. If you don't see specific data on a particular buoy, it is not the app's fault but rather a lack of information from NOAA.
If you require any further information, feel free to contact us at: 
plu­­sme­­teoapp@gmail.­­com 
Thanks and have a great day.
Ma­­ri­­ne Team

### 5/5 — San Luis Pass

*2023-08-26*

I rely on the information from the San Luis Pass buoy when planning my fishing trips to the area. It’s current and spot on.

**Developer response:** Dear Va­­lua­­ble User,
Thanks for your re­­view. If you require any further information, feel free to contact us at: 
plu­­sme­­teoapp@gmail.­­com 
Thanks and have a great day.
Ma­­ri­­ne Team

### 5/5 — Noa Buoy

*2023-01-10*

I use the app for the weather to get off the island and to see if the boats are going

**Developer response:** Dear Va­­lua­­ble User,
Thanks for your re­­view. If you require any further information, feel free to contact us at: 
plu­­sme­­teoapp@gmail.­­com 
Thanks and have a great day.
Ma­­ri­­ne Team

### 5/5 — Dave

*2022-11-28, version 4.16*

Easy to use
Valuable

## Frequently asked questions about NOAA Buoys Live Marine Weather

### What kind of weather data does this app provide?

The app provides real-time marine weather data from NOAA buoys, including current conditions, sunrise/sunset times, wind direction and speed, wave direction and height, air and water temperature, and atmospheric pressure. It displays all available data from the source buoy.

### How can I find weather buoys near me?

You can search for weather buoys by name, description, region, US state, or by using your device's geolocation services to find buoys based on your current latitude and longitude. The app also features a map view to see all available buoys.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering access to real-time NOAA buoy data. Optional subscriptions are available for enhanced features like continuous updating, push data, and ad removal.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed for iPhone and iPad devices. Subscription purchases are valid only on the device where they are bought.

### What if I don't see certain weather data for a buoy?

If specific data like wave height or wind speed is not displayed for a buoy, it means that information is not available from the source NOAA buoy station. The app displays all data that is provided by NOAA at each location.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.21 — 2026-05-21

Thank you for using NOAA Buoys Live Marine Weather! To enhance your experience, we frequently update the app on the App Store. 
This version includes improvements to the push notification logic.

### 4.20 — 2025-09-07

Thank you for using NOAA Buoys Live Marine Weather! To enhance your experience, we frequently update the app on the App Store. 
This version includes improvements to the push notification logic.

### 4.19 — 2024-12-23

Thank you for using NOAA Buoys Live Marine Weather! To enhance your experience, we frequently update the app on the App Store. 
This version includes improvements to the push notification logic.

### 4.18 — 2023-06-21

Thanks for using NOAA Buoys Live Marine Weather! To make our app better for you, we bring updates to the App Store frequently.
This version allows to specify which push notifications you want to receive.

### 4.17 — 2023-05-31

Thanks for using NOAA Buoys Live Marine Weather! To make our app better for you, we bring updates to the App Store frequently.
This version allows to specify which push notifications you want to receive.

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