Surf Report Buoys by Buoywatch

Surf Report Buoys by Buoywatch

Wave Weather & Surfing NOAA

30 ratings
18 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 19, 2019
  • March 2, 2026

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Get real-time marine weather buoy data for surfing. Avoid inaccurate forecasts by checking actual wave conditions, swell size, direction, and wind. Receive notifications for optimal surf and access historical charts.

Real-time buoy readings
Wave size, swell direction, and period
Wind speed and direction
iOS Home and Lock screen widgets
watchOS complications
Historic charts
Favorites buoys
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What's New in Surf Report Buoys by Buoywatch

2.6.1

March 2, 2026

▶ Fixed the wave energy values. ▶ Fixed French buoys: Gascogne, Golf du Lion, Antilles, Azur, Ajaccio, Vecchio, Calvi, Provence, Sardaigne and Paca. ▶ Added Max Wave Size when available. ▶ Display the wave energy in KiloJoules.

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Subscription plans

PRO Subscription monthly

Unlimited access to PRO features

$4.991 Month
Price Updates
July 14, 2026$4.99
August 23, 2025$2.99
July 14, 2025$4.99
June 9, 2025$5.99
March 21, 2025$5.99
March 1, 2025$4.99
October 27, 2024$4.99
June 15, 2024$2.99
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User reviews

Petit bug

Super appli mais un petit bug sur la version 2.5.0. La complication pour apple watch ne fonctionne plus il faut cliquer dessus pour obtenir les données sinon elle affiche 0.

Response from developer

Salut Kris et Frank, Merci beaucoup pour votre avis 🙌 Il faudrait réinstaller les complications « bouées » et « vent » si elles ne fonctionnent pas (les supprimer puis les ajouter à nouveau). Normalement, elles devraient se mettre à jour automatiquement après la migration (il arrive qu’elles refonctionnent simplement en changeant de Watch face). Si ce n’est pas le cas, merci de nous contacter depuis l’application iOS en précisant votre version de watchOS, afin que nous puissions vous aider. Cordialement, Pablo.

Great

Great app with great design maybe add better iPad support but overall amazing

Response from developer

Glad you liked our surf report app!! Thanks for the feedback. We will probably add a proper iPad app in our next redesign. Thanks for the review 🙌

Thanks Pablo

I’m recommending this app if you want to study about tsunamis 🌊. I know its for surfers 🏄‍♂️ but when a buoy drops more than 30 feet 👣 people needs to know!

L’idée est bonne mais

Les bouées françaises ne semblent émettre aucune données c’est dommage l’application est prometteuse mais inexploitable sur la côte sud ouest Française. Une idée du problème ?

Response from developer

Salut Léon, Je suis désolé, il y avait un problème la semaine dernière avec toutes les données de les bouées françaises. Il est déjà réparée dans la version 2.3.3 Les bouées sur la côte sud ouest marchent bien sauf Anglet, elle semble être hors service. PS: Je suis développeur solo, votre avis fait vraiment la différence (surtout les positifs) ! Vous pouvez également me contacter depuis l’application (Réglages > Contactez-nous). Merci beaucoup pour votre compréhension. Bonne journée. Cordialement, Pablo.

Where’s free lifetime button?

App advice: this app is supposed to have free lifetime option, but it isn’t working. Its listed but something isn’t operating correctly… Buoywatch
Lifetime PRO Subscription 1yr (1 Year) $0.00
Shows this price in the “in app purchases” but the zero dollar option does not appear in the onboarding.
No reply from support request about it!!
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Response from developer

I’ve sent 2 emails explaining how to activate the one day offer from the settings > paywall. Also I’ve offered an alternative solution even though the bad manners from the user side. Please check your email and let me know. I am still keen to help you. As a solo dev it is pretty sad to receive this kind of unfair and untrue reviews. Regards, Pablo.

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FAQ

What is Surf Report Buoys?

Surf Report Buoys provides real-time marine weather data from NOAA and other public services, focusing on wave conditions, swell, and wind for surfers. It aims to offer more accurate information than traditional forecasts.

Is Surf Report Buoys free to use?

The app is free to download and offers basic features. However, it also provides a PRO Subscription with weekly, monthly, and yearly options for enhanced functionality and data access.

What subscription plans are available for Surf Report Buoys?

Surf Report Buoys offers a PRO Subscription with several tiers: weekly at $2.99, monthly at $4.99, and yearly options at $9.99 and $49.99. These plans unlock additional features and data.

What devices does Surf Report Buoys support?

Surf Report Buoys is available for iPhone, iPod, and Apple Watch, with support for watchOS complications and iOS Home and Lock screen widgets.

How accurate is the data in Surf Report Buoys?

The app relies on real-time data from over 450 NOAA and worldwide marine weather buoys, aiming to provide more accurate readings than predictive forecasts. It allows users to verify swell arrival directly from buoy data.

Can I access Surf Report Buoys data offline?

Yes, if you are offline, the last known marine buoy observations for your main buoy will always be available within the app.

What kind of weather information does Surf Report Buoys provide?

Beyond wave size, direction, and period, some buoys also provide weather information such as wind direction, wind speed, air temperature, and water temperature.

How often is Surf Report Buoys updated?

The app was last updated on March 2, 2026, indicating ongoing development and maintenance. The current version is 2.6.1.