# Safe Boat - Marine Weather — Boating Go/No-Go Wind & Waves

> Boating Go/No-Go Wind & Waves (iPhone/iPad app by MARK WAYNE BREWER.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safe-boat-marine-weather/id6766000186 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MARK WAYNE BREWER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895204063)
- Category: Weather
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.4 · 10 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-05-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-28
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safe-boat-marine-weather/id6766000186/reviews.md

## What is Safe Boat?

SafeBoat turns marine weather into a clear boating decision. Check wind, gusts, waves, NOAA/NWS forecast details, radar, lightning, and a simple go/no-go Boat Brief before you leave the dock.

Unlike general weather apps, SafeBoat is built around boating questions:
Can I go?
What is the risk?
When should I be back?
What changed since I last checked?
Can I share the plan with my crew?

Don’t guess the water. A sunny icon is not a boating decision.

SafeBoat helps recreational boaters make clearer Go / No-Go decisions before leaving the dock using wind, gusts, waves, radar, advisories, launch timing, and return timing in one boating-focused Boat Brief.

Everyone may be ready to go. The captain still has to make the call.

Most weather apps show forecasts. SafeBoat helps recreational boaters answer the question that actually matters:

“Should we go, when should we launch, and when should we be back?”

SafeBoat includes a 14-day free trial. After the trial ends, an active subscription is required to continue using premium features.

BUILT FOR REAL BOATING DECISIONS

A sunny forecast is not enough on the water. Wind can build. Gusts can change the ride. Waves can turn a comfortable trip into a rough one. Storms can develop while everyone is already committed to the plan.

THE BOAT BRIEF

SafeBoat organizes conditions into a practical daily brief:

• Go / No-Go style guidance
• Favorable, Caution, or Hazardous status
• Best launch window
• Return-by timing
• Primary risk factor
• Confidence level
• Hourly wind, gust, and wave trend context
• Marine forecast and advisory awareness
• Radar access for developing weather
• Saved spots for faster planning
• Crew-ready sharing by text or email

WHY BOATERS USE SAFEBOAT

SafeBoat is designed for recreational boaters who need fast confidence, not another wall of weather data.

Use it before:

• Family boating days
• Pontoon trips
• Center-console Inshore and nearshore fishing
• Lake, river, bay, and coastal outings
• Weekend plans with friends
• Newer captains building confidence

WHY GENERIC WEATHER APPS FALL SHORT

Land-based weather apps focus on temperature, rain, and broad conditions. Boaters need a different decision picture. The same forecast can mean different things for different boats and captains.

MAKE THE CALL BEFORE THE DOCK

SafeBoat helps reduce second-guessing when everyone is asking:

• Are we still going?
• What time should we launch?
• When should we head back?
• Is the ride going to be comfortable?
• Are conditions getting better or worse?

Instead of bouncing between several forecasts, SafeBoat gives you one clear boating-focused brief.

Send your Boat Brief by text / email so your crew understands the plan, timing, and conditions behind the decision.

GOOD TO KNOW

SafeBoat is a decision-support tool. It does not replace official forecasts, marine warnings, notices to mariners, local regulations, or captain judgment. Conditions can change quickly on the water. Always use multiple sources and make conservative decisions when safety is uncertain.

Make your next boating decision with more confidence.

SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED TO ACCESS APP FEATURES
• Free trial length: 14 days
• Subscription required after trial to continue using the Premium Features
• Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase
• Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period
• You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://www.bamabeachphotography.com/pages/apps/safeboat-privacy-policy.html

IMPORTANT
SafeBoat is a decision-support tool designed to assist recreational boaters. It does not replace official forecasts, NOAA products, notices to mariners, local regulations, safety equipment requirements, or captain judgment. Conditions on the water can change rapidly.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SafeBoat Marine Weather Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| SafeBoat Marine Weather Monthly | $4.99 | per month |



## Version history (last 4 releases)

### Safe Boat 2.0 — 2026-06-10

SafeBoat now includes a 14-day Premium Preview so new boaters can try the full planning experience before subscribing.

New Premium features include:

• Smart Alerts for changing wind, gusts, waves, advisories, and return-by timing
• Weekend Launch Summary to help compare upcoming boating windows
• Hourly Trend so conditions are easier to scan before leaving the dock
• Risk Score details that explain what is driving the go/no-go recommendation
• Return By planning to help avoid worsening conditions later in the day
• Share Brief with Crew for sending a clear boating snapshot before a trip
• Extended Forecast on the Weather tab
• Lightning on the Radar tab
• Saved and manual locations for planning away from your current GPS position

Basic SafeBoat remains available for quick marine weather checks. Premium unlocks the deeper planning tools built around boating decisions, not just weather data.

### 1.1 — 2026-05-25

Bug fixes to better show how SafeBoat helps boaters make clearer launch, return, and Go/No-Go decisions. This version rolls out a couple bug fixes - 1) User selected units now applies across all screens and 2) Corrected Data flow for Wind and Wind Gusts.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-05-20

Updated App Store screenshots and product messaging to better show how SafeBoat helps boaters make clearer launch, return, and Go/No-Go decisions.

### 1.0 — 2026-05-17

No release notes.

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