Best Tides Explorer alternatives: apps like Tides Explorer

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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Updated November 2026

Whether you want more options like Tides Explorer or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Tides Explorer

BuoyPro: NOAA Buoy Weather#1

BuoyPro: NOAA Buoy Weather by ASR Concepts LLC

Marine Forecasts, Waves & Wind
Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
4.7(50 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Access live NOAA buoy reports and precise hourly forecasts for wind, waves, and weather. Track marine conditions with a fast interface and customizable map overlays. Offers detailed observations and forecasts for offshore and coastal planning.

Ebb and Flow Tide Clock#2

Ebb and Flow Tide Clock by Blake Shaw

US Tide Charts with Widgets
Strong Contender
☀️ Weather
4.0(4 ratings)
Free
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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.

TideCast by Hohonu#3

TideCast by Hohonu by Hohonu, Inc.

Live tides & forecasts
Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.9(61 ratings)
Free
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Access live water level data from proprietary sensors and NOAA stations, alongside tidal predictions and weather forecasts. View nearby tides at a glance and analyze detailed graphs comparing live and predicted water levels.

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WeatherMarine: Marine Forecast
WeatherMarine: Marine Forecast
WeatherMarine: Marine Forecast
Wind, Waves, Tides & Radar
Free

Get detailed marine weather information including wind, waves, tides, and radar. Access five-day forecasts, current conditions, and customizable widgets for at-a-glance updates. Ideal for anyone spending time on or near the water.

Five-day hourly marine forecastsVisual charts for wind, waves, and tidesRadar with precipitation forecast
☀️ Weather
(10)
free with in-app purchases
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Shoobie³: Water Temp & Surf
Shoobie³: Water Temp & Surf
Shoobie³: Water Temp & Surf
Tide, Rain Alerts & Kitesurf
Free

Get real-time sea temperature, surf conditions, tides, wind, and UV index for your coastal adventures. Plan beach days, surf sessions, and seaside escapes with hourly forecasts and home screen widgets.

Sea water temperature checksSurf and swell condition monitoringTide forecast planning
☀️ Weather
(7)
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Actual Currents
Actual Currents
Actual Currents
Tidal Current Visualization
Free

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
☀️ Weather
(21)
free with in-app purchases
7
PNW Current Atlas
PNW Current Atlas
PNW Current Atlas
Current prediction charts
Free

Access detailed current prediction charts for the Pacific Northwest, covering regions like the Juan de Fuca Strait and San Juan Islands. View any date or time within the current year with free yearly updates, and use the app offline.

View past/future date/time predictionsDaylight savings time correctionJump to 'Now' prediction
☀️ Weather
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free with in-app purchases
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Marine Weather and Tides
Marine Weather and Tides
Marine Weather and Tides
Waves, Tides, Wind Forecast
Free

Provides detailed marine weather forecasts including wind, waves, and currents, alongside precise tidal information. Plan your water activities with hourly updates on temperature, air pressure, and sun/moon times. Features a home screen widget for wave height and saved locations.

Hourly swell and wind wave reportsCurrents forecastWater temperature
☀️ Weather
(55)
free with in-app purchases
9
Tide forecast: Waves & Wind
Tide forecast: Waves & Wind
Tide forecast: Waves & Wind
Tides, waves, wind, solunar
Free

This marine guide provides a 5-day forecast for tides, waves, and wind, along with water and air temperatures. It offers localized data for your nearest city, including moon and sun times, to help plan aquatic activities.

5-day marine forecastTidal movementsWave heights
☀️ Weather
(13)
free with in-app purchases
10
Ocean Watch
Ocean Watch
Ocean Watch
Offline Tide Charts & Tables
Free

Access tide predictions for over 3,300 stations across the US and Caribbean. Visualize tide data with stunning graphics and an interactive almanac. Plan your activities with offline access to predictions and custom notes.

3,300+ tide stationsStunning graphics and visualizationsOffline tide predictions
☀️ Weather
(2.7K)
paid