# Waterscope Weather — For people who love water. > Water-focused weather app with tides, waves, and NOAA/NWS data. (iPhone/iPad app by The Iconfactory.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waterscope-weather/id1450116400 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [The Iconfactory](https://appshunter.io/developer/281795483) - Category: Weather, Health & Fitness - Price: Free - Rating: 4.20/5 from 24 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 5 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2020-12-22 - Data updated: 2026-08-24 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waterscope-weather/id1450116400/reviews.md ## What is Waterscope Weather? Waterscope is a weather app for people who love being around water. Whether you're surfing, fishing, boating, or just taking the dog for a walk on the beach, Waterscope will keep you informed about your local conditions. The data presented comes from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and National Weather Service (NWS). This app would not be possible without the scientific contributions from the people at these valuable public institutions. The app uses a series of screens to present this information: HOME When you launch Waterscope, you'll be presented with a screen that shows a graph of high and low tides for the nearest measuring station. Below that are wave heights and water temperatures for the closest NOAA buoy. These are followed by wind speed and air temperature measurements for a nearby NWS weather station. Above the graphs, you'll see the current phase of the Moon and its position on the horizon. Below you'll see the sun's position relative to your location on Earth. The clock at the bottom shows the current time, or the time for past data samples and future forecasts. Tap on the clock to scroll back to the current time. Tap on any large blue ring to show more information. Smaller blue rings make adjustments to what you're currently viewing. Tapping on the icon in the upper-left corner will show an overlay that explains the symbols and markers. EARTH The Earth view shows the last 24 hours of satellite imagery near your current location (the small blue dot is you!) Tap the + button to see a larger version of the latest image. The hurricane symbol at the top of the view will show the latest forecasts from the National Hurricane Center. MOON The Moon view shows the phase and location of the Moon for the next year. The white dot shows the height above the horizon, and when you align the blue arrow with the centerline and look up you'll see Earth's biggest satellite :-) SEA This view of the sea shows markers for observations collected by the National Data Buoy Center. The arrow points in the directions waves are heading: tap it to show water temperature, wave height, and an average period between waves. To make any buoy's data show up on the home screen, tap the heart icon. LAND Like the view of the sea, but with onshore observations collected by the National Weather Service. The arrow shows wind direction and tapping the marker shows the air temperature, wind speed with gusts, and barometric pressure. Tap the heart to add it to home. TIDE This view shows nearby tide stations: tap on any marker to get the current prediction at that location. Like the other map views, the tide station can be added to the main screen using the heart icon. FORECAST If you move forward in time, you'll see a forecast for air temperature and conditions. Tap on the conditions to get an expanded view that includes wind speed and direction. ## Key features - Tide predictions - Wave height and water temperature - Wind speed and air temperature - Moon phase and position - Satellite imagery - Hurricane forecasts - Onshore observations ## Recent user reviews (10 of 16) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waterscope-weather/id1450116400/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Beautifully designed but baffling *2025-06-27* This is a beautiful high-quality app, but it’s too hard to use. Information is indicated by hard-to-understand symbols. There’s a help button but it’s not enough. I’m also never sure if it’s showing me the right location. I tap the “triangle” symbol to choose my location, but when I later tap the “waves” symbol, it shows a different location. The symbols and help system, and lack of color contrast, are hard to see on a sunny beach or if your phone is in a waterproof bag. I wanted to rate this higher because it’s so beautiful and *nice* but the functionality isn’t accessible. ### 1/5 — Crashes on start on iPadOS 18.4 *2025-03-31* Can’t run on my iPad Air m2 ### 3/5 — Looked promising *2024-04-03* Can’t seem to change temp to Celsius and tide height to meters ### 5/5 — A very capable instrument! *2024-02-23* Elegant, powerful tool to assist in understanding of solunar dynamics for any outdoor activities. Well thought out display that provides both real-time and forecast capabilities. Maybe adding barometric pressure could reveal more, but it’s a superb tool. Can’t wait to see future enhancements ### 5/5 — Tides *2023-03-16* Living on an island, accurate tides and general weather are of value. Waterscope is easy on the eyes and presents pertinent info. Time will tell how accurate it is. ### 5/5 — Added functionality *2023-01-20* Can you add water levels in Meters and Water Temperature in Celsius ### 2/5 — Beautiful but not functional *2023-01-04* I really wanted to love this app, because it’s gorgeous, but it just doesn’t work very well. Documentation is like deciphering hieroglyphics, so although it seems like it does a bunch of cool stuff you won’t be able to make it do it when you want. The data is just flat out wrong (wind values; tides seem accurate), or out of date (January now, but the latest sat picture says November 30 on it). And even the cool ui stuff is inconsistent or gets in the way of actually finding the information you might want. And finally, it doesn’t seem to be in active development, so not much chance any of that gets fixed. ### 2/5 — No metric *2022-05-28, version 1.0.4* The app looks great but I can’t find any way to get it to use metric measurements. Not being American imperial measurements are meaningless to me so the app is of no use. ### 4/5 — ★★★★ Beautiful, unique weather/tides/moon/sun app *2021-06-22, version 1.0.2* Wonderfully done. About the only thing I would add would be user-provided locations, such as Hello Weather and numerous astronomy apps have. We want to know about places other than where we are at the moment! I highly recommend reading about the developer’s inspiration at the furbo organization. Here’s an excerpt: “I’m releasing Waterscope today because there are certainly other folks who will benefit from my personal weather app. There may even be some educational value in seeing how I approached a data-rich user interface (hint: Edward Tufte’s books taught me). Information can be dynamic and beautiful. “At the same time, if you’re outside the U.S., it’s unlikely to be a satisfying experience: most of the data sources and their presentation are oriented towards North America. An example: in the southern hemisphere your view of the sun and moon’s orbit is in a counterclockwise direction as you look north. Waterscope displays a clockwise orbit. “But the good news is that Waterscope, like the data it uses, is FREE to download and use. Enjoy!” ### 3/5 — Units??? *2021-04-29* App doesn’t support metric system!? ## Frequently asked questions about Waterscope Weather ### What kind of weather information does Waterscope provide? Waterscope focuses on water-related weather conditions, including high and low tide graphs, wave heights, water temperatures, and wind speed. It also offers air temperature, moon phase, and satellite imagery. ### Where does Waterscope get its data from? The app sources its data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service (NWS), as well as the National Data Buoy Center and the National Hurricane Center. ### Can I see historical or future weather data with Waterscope? Yes, Waterscope allows you to scroll back to view past data samples and look forward to see future forecasts for air temperature and conditions. ### How does Waterscope compare to other weather apps? Waterscope specializes in detailed marine and water-centric weather data, making it ideal for activities like surfing, fishing, and boating, which may not be as granular in general weather applications. ### Is Waterscope available on Android devices? Based on the provided data, Waterscope is supported on iPhone and iPad. Information regarding Android availability is not specified. ### How often is Waterscope updated? The app was last updated on September 12, 2024, with version 1.0.7. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and maintenance. ### What do users like most about Waterscope? While specific user sentiment details are not provided, the app's focus on detailed water conditions and its reliance on official NOAA/NWS data are likely key attractions for its target audience. ### Does Waterscope have ads? No, Waterscope does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without any ad interruptions. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.0.7 — 2024-09-12 Bug fixes and improvements. ### 1.0.6 — 2023-10-06 • Now compatible with the island life, especially when it’s dynamic • Fixed issue where preciptation probability was displayed as 0% ### 1.0.5 — 2022-09-08 • Added support for GOES-18 satellite over Pacific Ocean ### 1.0.4 — 2021-12-01 • Updated to use lastest APIs from National Weather Service (NWS) • Compatibility with latest operating systems ### 1.0.3 — 2021-07-15 Bug fixes and improvements. 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