Best Ocean Pulse alternatives: apps like Ocean Pulse

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.6 avg rating

9 free apps

Updated October 2026

Sean O'Brien

Ocean Pulse is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Ocean Pulse

#1

Buoys: Live Ocean Data by Erik Savage

Buoy data at a glance

Editor's Choice

5.0(3 ratings)

Free

Buoys: Live Ocean Data screenshot 1

Buoys: Live Ocean Data screenshot 2

Buoys: Live Ocean Data screenshot 3

Buoys: Live Ocean Data screenshot 4

Access live ocean conditions directly from your lock screen with a convenient widget. Monitor swell, wave height, and water temperature in real-time from over 1,400 NOAA buoy stations.

#2

XAKA | Surf Forecast by Arthur Mattis LE PORS-EBNER

Your Personal Wave Agent

Strong Contender

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

XAKA | Surf Forecast screenshot 1

XAKA | Surf Forecast screenshot 2

XAKA | Surf Forecast screenshot 3

Get personalized surf session recommendations based on your skill level and preferred conditions. Discover nearby surf spots, compare wave, wind, and tide data, and find the best time to hit the water. Plan less and surf more with this community-powered forecast tool.

#3

WindCaster by siyu gan

AI Marine Weather Forecasts

Worth Considering

5.0(2 ratings)

FreeAds

WindCaster screenshot 1

WindCaster screenshot 2

WindCaster screenshot 3

WindCaster screenshot 4

WindCaster screenshot 5

WindCaster screenshot 6

This AI-powered weather app analyzes multiple forecast models and live data to provide clear, actionable insights for outdoor activities. It helps users understand potential risks and make informed decisions before heading out.

More apps like Ocean Pulse

by Matthew Iannucci

Access real-time HD beach webcam snapshots and 16-day wave forecasts for Rhode Island. Get tide information and live buoy data to track current swell conditions. Widgets are available for home and lock screens.

HD beach webcam snapshots16-day wave forecastingTide information

free with in-app purchases

Compare with Ocean Pulse

Ebb and Flow Tide Clock

Ebb and Flow Tide Clock

Ebb and Flow Tide Clock

US Tide Charts with Widgets

Visualize tide information with a beautiful, moon-inspired design. Access tide charts for multiple locations simultaneously, with extensive US coverage powered by NOAA data. Includes watch complications and widgets for quick access.

Moon-inspired designWatch complications and widgetsMultiple location tide display

Compare with Ocean Pulse

BuoyPro: NOAA Buoy Weather

BuoyPro: NOAA Buoy Weather

BuoyPro: NOAA Buoy Weather

Marine Forecasts, Waves & Wind

Access real-time NOAA buoy data, marine weather observations, and forecasts. Plan your water activities with confidence using wind, wave, and temperature information. Features an interactive map and customizable overlays for a comprehensive view.

Live NOAA buoy weather observationsMarine weather forecasts and warningsInteractive map with customizable overlays

Compare with Ocean Pulse

Buoy Finder NOAA NDBC

Buoy Finder NOAA NDBC

Buoy Finder NOAA NDBC

Buoy data and sea temperatures

Access real-time oceanographic data from hundreds of NOAA buoys worldwide. Plan water activities with detailed forecasts for wave height, wind, and sea temperatures. Features offline access and Apple Watch compatibility.

Real-time buoy dataWave height and wind speedWater temperature

free with in-app purchases

Compare with Ocean Pulse

Wave Chicken Surf Forecast

Wave Chicken Surf Forecast

Wave Chicken Surf Forecast

10 day surf & wind forecasts

Get free 10-day surf, wind, and tide forecasts for surf spots worldwide. Access detailed information for over 176 countries.

10-day surf forecastsWind forecastsTide forecasts

Compare with Ocean Pulse

Foggy: Bay Area Fog Tracker

Foggy: Bay Area Fog Tracker

Foggy: Bay Area Fog Tracker

Real-time fog, SF Bay Area

Track real-time fog conditions across the San Francisco Bay Area with satellite imagery, detailed maps, and community reports. Understand fog evolution with playback loops and distinguish between fog and cloud cover. Share anonymous reports to build a personal logbook and contribute to a fuller local picture.

Real-time fog updatesSatellite imagery updated every 5 minutes2-hour and 24-hour fog playback

Compare with Ocean Pulse

Actual Currents

Actual Currents

Actual Currents

Tidal Current Visualization

Visualize real-time tidal currents with animated particles and a detailed heatmap on an interactive nautical map. Plan your trips with confidence by scrubbing through time to see how currents change throughout the day, with options for global ocean currents and wind overlays.

Animated tidal current visualizationReal-time wind overlayInteractive nautical map

free with in-app purchases

Compare with Ocean Pulse