SafeWater App

SafeWater App

Water Safety, Simplified

3 ratings
2 reviews
Free

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Released
August 17, 2026
Updated
October 6, 2026

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This app provides real-time water safety information for beaches and lakes across the US. It checks multiple factors like shark attacks, rip currents, and water quality to give a clear recommendation on whether it's safe to swim.

✓Real-time swim safety recommendations
✓Location-based safety checks
✓Shark attack data
✓Rip current forecasts
✓Water quality monitoring
✓Customizable alerts for saved spots
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What's New in SafeWater App

1.1

October 6, 2026

New: water temperature and tide times for your beach, with a 3-day tide forecast. Choose °F/°C, feet/meters, and 12- or 24-hour time in Profile.

User reviews

AWESOME APP

We used the SafeWater app during our family vacation to help us determine whether the beach was safe, and it absolutely exceeded our expectations. It was incredibly helpful having current information available to make informed decisions about when and where our family could enjoy the water.

One of the most unexpected and interesting features was the historical shark-attack information. Being able to look back at incidents dating as far back as the 1800s was fascinating and added a whole different dimension to the app. My family actually spent quite a bit of time exploring the historical information just out of curiosity.

Overall, SafeWater gave us added peace of mind during our vacation while also being genuinely interesting and educational. It’s a fantastic app for anyone who spends time at the beach, especially families. We’ll definitely be using it again on our future vacations!
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Great information

Nice to have ability to see what the beach conditions are before heading there.

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FAQ

What is SafeWater App?

SafeWater App provides real-time water safety information for US beaches and lakes. It analyzes factors like shark activity, rip currents, and water quality to give a clear 'Safe to Swim', 'Use Caution', or 'Not Recommended' status.

Is SafeWater App free to use?

Yes, SafeWater App is completely free to download and use. It does not require an account and contains no advertisements.

Does SafeWater App have ads?

No, SafeWater App is ad-free. The developers have stated 'No ads. Just a clear answer before you go in.'

What data sources does SafeWater App use?

SafeWater App utilizes official sources like NOAA and EPA, state water-quality monitoring programs, the Global Shark Attack File, and real-time community reports from other swimmers.

Can I get alerts from SafeWater App?

Yes, you can save your favorite swimming spots and enable alerts. You will receive a push notification if the safety conditions at a saved spot change to dangerous.

What safety factors does SafeWater App check?

SafeWater App checks for shark attacks (historical data), tagged sharks nearby (live tracking), rip currents (NOAA forecasts), undertow (community-reported), and water quality (red tide, algae blooms, bacteria).

What devices does SafeWater App support?

SafeWater App is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

How often is SafeWater App updated?

The latest version of SafeWater App is 1.1, which was last updated on October 6, 2026. Rip current forecasts are updated every 3 hours.