# NOAA National Data Buoy Marine — Data Live Weather Marine > Real-time marine weather buoy data and forecasts. (iPhone/iPad app by Andrea Bisegna.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noaa-national-data-buoy-marine/id1250812896 (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 85 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 27 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2017-07-17 - Data updated: 2026-08-15 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noaa-national-data-buoy-marine/id1250812896/reviews.md ## What is NOAA National Data Buoy Marine? NOAA National Data Buoy Marine provides real-time buoys marine weather data directly to your device! - More than 1.500 weather buoys available (with past data and forecast) - Live Weather Alerts - Search weather buoys by name, description, region, US state, or geolocation (latitude, longitude) GPS location service supported - Save your favorite weather buoys - Setting page to choose your favorite unit of measure - Consult generic forecast map - If offline, lastly available marine observations will always be accessible for every buoy Search for weather buoys all over US, Central America, Canada, United Kingdom, Japan and Open Ocean and plan your fishing/sailing/surfing trip! Available weather data: - Current weather conditions - Sunrise and sunset time - Moon phase - Wind direction, wind speed, wind gust - Wave direction, wave height, wave period - Air temperature, atmospheric pressure, dew point - Water temperature - Localize function - Map with buoys - Forecast weather - Past data - Find the nearest buoys according to your current position - Map with significant wave height, dominant wave period and surface analysis. 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 - NDBC 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. Contact If you find a mistake or typos in the app or you suggest any improvement or some buoys are missing, please email us at plusmeteoapp@gmail.com with reference NOAA NDBC Buoy Live Marine-iOS. Thanks. --- "The best way to observe a fish is to become a fish." — Jacques Yves Cousteau, Oceanographer ## Key features - Real-time buoy weather data - Live weather alerts - Search buoys by location or GPS - Save favorite buoys - Offline access to last known data - Forecast maps - Detailed weather observations ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Monthly Subscription | $1.49 | per month | | Monthly Subscription no ADS | $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 | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 14) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noaa-national-data-buoy-marine/id1250812896/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Good for Checking Buoys *2021-08-21* I am in and organise Asian in the USA called CCWRT weather Team and True Rescue weather Team Who looks at buoys for weather out at sea. I’am In England and helps the weather team in the USA. Thanks Again for the app. **Developer response:** Dear Valuable User, Thanks for your review. For any issue, please do not hesitate to contact us at plusmeteoapp@gmail.com. Have a great day. Best regards, Marine Team ### 3/5 — HELP *2021-06-29* Where is the cost? It should be easily accessible. I should be able easily cancel. **Developer response:** Dear Va­­lua­­ble User, Thanks for your re­­view. For any issue, please do not hesitate to contact us at plu­­sme­­teoapp@gmail.­­com. Thanks and have a great day. Marine Team ### 5/5 — The best *2021-05-27, version 3.3* It is not only a marine weather app, but it is also a complete info station - with really relevant reliable news, recommendations of buoys etc. Map showing up wave height and dominant wave period makes decision making a breeze. Works for me! ### 5/5 — Thank you so much! *2021-05-26* Really happy with the new version, updated about a month ago… I am a premium user so I get to use the real-time cam that shows the status sea - works so smooth. I never get ads in this version either. Totally recommend the premium app. **Developer response:** Dear Va­­lua­­ble User, Thanks for your re­­view. For any issue, please do not hesitate to contact us at plu­­sme­­teoapp@gmail.­­com. Thanks and have a great day. Marine Team ### 5/5 — I'm very supportive of the developer. *2021-05-25, version 3.3* Live data of weather, maps with buoys, and all you need to know about directions, periods, wave heights, etc. reliable accurate, and user-friendly. I have tried many other marine weather apps but this is the best one honestly. ### 5/5 — Works like a wonder *2021-05-23* bad weather, slow internet… it still works… heavy duty app. It would have been great to have lesser ads though… but they are largely non-intrusive ads doesn’t annoy me much. So Going for 5 stars! **Developer response:** Dear Va­­lua­­ble User, Thanks for your re­­view. For any issue, please do not hesitate to contact us at plu­­sme­­teoapp@gmail.­­com. Thanks and have a great day. Marine Team ### 5/5 — I was amazed at This app *2021-05-22* Have been using this app for over a year now. Switched to No Ads Version to get rid of ads. $0.99 a month is reasonable for me, since I need it pretty much every day! **Developer response:** Dear Va­­lua­­ble User, Thanks for your re­­view. For any issue, please do not hesitate to contact us at plu­­sme­­teoapp@gmail.­­com. Thanks and have a great day. Marine Team ### 5/5 — Extremely dependable for sailboaters! *2020-11-17* We rely on the information here for good decisions **Developer response:** Dear Va­­lua­­ble User, Thanks for your re­­view. For any issue, please do not hesitate to contact us at plu­­sme­­teoapp@gmail.­­com. Thanks and have a great day. Marine Team ### 5/5 — Great app *2020-05-04* This has all the daily info I need on one click. **Developer response:** Dear Va­lua­ble User, Thanks for your re­view. For any sug­ge­stion do not he­si­ta­te to con­tact us at plu­sme­teoapp@gmail.­com. Have a great day. Thanks, Ma­ri­ne Team ### 5/5 — Sailboat owners *2019-10-15* We travel at low speed, so this app is essential. As we travel we need to know weather conditions where ever we are going. We typically need the three day forcast, but have had to stop early on a few occasions. This app has been invaluable **Developer response:** Dear Valuable User, Thanks for your review. For any suggestion do not hesitate to contact us at plusmeteoapp@gmail.com. Have a great day. Thanks, Marine Team ## Frequently asked questions about NOAA National Data Buoy Marine ### What is NOAA National Data Buoy Marine? NOAA National Data Buoy Marine provides real-time marine weather data from over 1,500 weather buoys. It offers current conditions, forecasts, and live weather alerts to help users plan outdoor activities. ### What kind of weather data does NOAA National Data Buoy Marine offer? The app provides current weather conditions, sunrise/sunset times, moon phase, wind data (direction, speed, gust), wave data (direction, height, period), air and water temperatures, and atmospheric pressure. ### Can I use NOAA National Data Buoy Marine offline? Yes, if you are offline, the app will always make the last available marine observations accessible for every buoy. This ensures you can still access critical data even without an internet connection. ### What are the subscription options for NOAA National Data Buoy Marine? There are two subscription options: a monthly premium subscription for enhanced features like continuous buoy updates and risk alerts, and a yearly subscription to remove advertisements. You can also get both for a combined price. ### How often is NOAA National Data Buoy Marine updated? The app was last updated on September 7, 2025, with version 3.16. This indicates a commitment to regular updates and improvements based on user feedback and data availability. ### Is NOAA National Data Buoy Marine available on all devices? NOAA National Data Buoy Marine is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to work across Apple's mobile device ecosystem. ### What is the user sentiment for NOAA National Data Buoy Marine? The app has a strong rating of 4.4 stars from 85 ratings, suggesting that users generally find the app valuable and reliable for accessing marine weather data. ### What happens if certain weather data is missing for a buoy in NOAA National Data Buoy Marine? If specific data like wave height or wind speed is unavailable for a buoy, it is because the source (NOAA - NDBC) does not provide that information for that location. The app displays all available data from the source. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.16 — 2025-09-07 Thanks for using NOAA National Data Buoy Marine! 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. ### 3.15 — 2024-12-24 Thanks for using NOAA National Data Buoy Marine! 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. ### 3.14 — 2022-07-24 Thanks for using NOAA NDBC Buoy Live Marine! To make our app better for you, we bring updates to the App Store frequently. This version reorganized the list of buoys. ### 3.12 — 2022-07-18 Thanks for using NOAA NDBC Buoy Live Marine! To make our app better for you, we bring updates to the App Store frequently. This version fixed the wind speed calculation. ### 3.11 — 2022-07-12 Thanks for using NOAA NDBC Buoy Live Marine! To make our app better for you, we bring updates to the App Store frequently. 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