OceanPulse: Marine Navigation
Boat GPS, NOAA Charts & Tides
About
This marine navigation app transforms your device into a chartplotter. Access NOAA nautical charts, plan routes, track voyages, and view tides, currents, and weather, even offline.
What's New in OceanPulse
2.0.0
September 29, 2026
We added advanced weather data overlays directly on the chart. The wind overlay allows you to visualize wind direction and speed from the latest GFS forecast. The waves overlay shows significant wave height, period, and direction. Tap any location the chart to see detail wave forecasts for an exact location. The currents overlay shows ocean currents, useful for any offshore activity to see how your route will be impacted. The radar overlay uses high resolution data from MSMR from NOAAs National Severe Storm Lab and covers the entire US, including Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, parts of southern Canada, and portions of the Caribbean. Weather data is refreshed rapidly from official sources. Also new in this version is the tap & hold shortcut to quick view weather, measure distance, or create a marker for any location.
MoreFAQ
What is OceanPulse?
OceanPulse is a marine navigation app that turns your iPhone and iPad into a full chartplotter. It provides access to NOAA nautical charts, route planning, voyage recording, and marine weather information.
Does OceanPulse work offline?
Yes, OceanPulse offers offline charts. You can download any region for use miles offshore without a cell signal, ensuring continuous navigation.
What kind of charts does OceanPulse use?
OceanPulse uses detailed NOAA vector charts featuring buoys, beacons, lights, wrecks, landmarks, and depth soundings. It also includes depth shading and safety depth layers.
Can I plan routes with OceanPulse?
Yes, OceanPulse allows you to plan routes by tapping to drop waypoints and dragging to fine-tune. It calculates total distance, per-leg distance, ETA, and estimated fuel burn.
Does OceanPulse have ads?
No, OceanPulse is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted navigation experience for users.
What devices support OceanPulse?
OceanPulse is supported on iPhone and iPad devices, offering a consistent experience across Apple's mobile platforms.
How often is OceanPulse updated?
The latest version of OceanPulse is 2.0.0, which was last updated on September 29, 2026. Users can expect regular updates to improve functionality and chart data.
What is the user rating for OceanPulse?
OceanPulse has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars based on 1 review, indicating a highly positive user sentiment.
