# TideView — Viewing ocean tides with AR

> Augmented reality app for visualizing and predicting ocean tide levels. (iPhone/iPad app by Robert Werner.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tideview/id1481786133 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Robert Werner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445381419)
- Category: Navigation, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.4 · 9 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-10-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tideview/id1481786133/reviews.md

## What is TideView?

TideView is a unique AR App for the iPhone that allows a visual 3D appreciation of the tidal expanse.  It enables you to interact with the flow of tidal water and to predict with limited certainty where sea water will appear now, in 12 hours and in 80 years!

Like other tidal level Apps on the iPhone, TideView takes your current location and searches for the nearest tidal stations that support sea level reporting every 6 minutes.   You choose a date, time and a station that best reflects the water level where you are currently standing.  Find a location on the beach that is just at the sea water level and move the phone until it detects the horizontal plane of the beach.  The next 12 hours of water levels will appear before you taking the beach as a baseline for the tide level at that location.  An AR  3D arch of lines  follows the water level above and below ground depending on where you are in the tide cycle.  You can rotate the tide view or walk around it!  A tide aiming crosshairs will descend when activated to the level of the iPhone camera lens allowing you to take aim at a location  for analyzing heights at various tide levels.  For example if you want to see if your kayak camping spot will be underwater at high tide!

TideView gives you a unique window into the workings of global warming.  It allows to to compensate for the increase in base water levels for the next 100 years.  By adjusting the time-view you can change the base water level and see what affect it will have on your condo in Florida!  This is a dynamic change which you can watch as you adjust it.  The aiming sight then allows you to scope out what will be underwater at high tide when your grandchildren take over the condo fees.  

--Gets Data from best source: NOAA  

--Allows use of Tide Stations within 200 miles of your location

--Allows use of current time Zone

--Shows current High Tide, Low Tide and Levels

--Dates for sea level rise 2020 to 2100 

--Aiming crosshairs/ camera level reads feet below high tide line dynamically


Disclaimer:  Measuring tide levels is very inexact and depends on a host of local and other factors.  Never depend on this App for making any important decisions in your life.

## Key features

- Augmented reality tide visualization
- Predict tidal changes up to 80 years
- Global warming impact simulation
- AR aiming crosshairs for height analysis
- Uses NOAA data for tide stations
- Supports tide stations within 200 miles

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tideview/id1481786133/reviews.md

### 5/5 — This is fantastic!

*2019-10-10*

Here in Anchorage Alaska where we have some of the highest tides in the world the tide level can now be seen as a tall wave of water levels that you can walk through!  Really neat App!!

### 5/5 — Will use for camping & fishing near ocean

*2019-10-03*

Never again wonder if the tide at night will soak your sleeping bag. 

Useful for backpacking or fishing on beaches where tidal changes could mean waking up in a wet tent. 

AR view allows you to see exactly where the tide will be in the future for any set date and time. 

It’s like a 3D tide clock that shows tide changes by the hour.   

I used it on lumpy/uneven driveway as the AR needs to establish a floor and it worked there too.

## Frequently asked questions about TideView

### What is TideView?

TideView is an augmented reality application for iPhone that visually displays ocean tide levels. It allows users to interact with tidal water flow and predict water appearances at different times, including future sea level rise scenarios.

### How accurate are TideView's predictions?

The app provides predictions with limited certainty, as measuring tide levels is very inexact and depends on many local factors. Users are advised not to depend on TideView for making important life decisions.

### Does TideView have ads?

TideView is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience without advertisements.

### What devices does TideView support?

TideView is available for iPhone and iPad devices, supporting iOS versions compatible with its latest update.

### How often is TideView updated?

The app was last updated on August 27, 2020, with version 1.1. Future updates may be released to improve functionality and data accuracy.

### Can TideView be used offline?

The description does not specify offline functionality. However, it relies on searching for nearby tidal stations, which may require an active internet connection.

### What is the age rating for TideView?

TideView has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in its educational and predictive features.

### Where does TideView get its data from?

TideView sources its data from NOAA, a reputable organization for oceanic and atmospheric information, ensuring reliable tide station data.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2020-08-27

Fixed problem with change in NOAA request API

### 1.0 — 2019-10-02

No release notes.

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All apps by Robert Werner: https://appshunter.io/developer/1445381419

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