Tide Time vs Driftline

Beach walk? Tide pooling? Seaside run? Narrow beach passage? Use this app to make tide charts and levels relevant to your beach use. See the time range when the tide will be below a certain height. Teach the app what tide level is "usable" for whatever your beach purpose by tagging the current tide as "Low," "Usable" or "Too High."

Driftline tells you how dangerous the water is right now — and how it will change through the day — so you can pick the safest time to get in. Built for beachgoers, swimmers, surfers, and families, Driftline pairs the National Weather Service's rip-current outlook with NOAA tide and water-temperature data in a calm, glanceable design. WHAT YOU GET • Rip-current risk on a clear four-step scale — Calm, Moderate, High, Severe — with plain-language guidance • A live tide curve with the next high and low, plus water temperature, waves, and wind • Hourly outlook — tide, swell, and risk through the day • A coast map: search any U.S. beach and jump straight to its conditions • Active National Weather Service rip-current alerts • A built-in rip-current safety guide DRIFTLINE PRO — one-time $4.99 unlock • Rip-current risk alerts when the water climbs to High or above • Tide reminders before the next high and low • Unlimited saved beaches The forecast and current risk are always free. One-time purchase, no subscription. DATA Rip-current risk and alerts come from the U.S. National Weather Service (weather.gov). Tides and water temperature come from NOAA Tides & Currents. No account required, and no personal data collected. SAFETY Driftline is an informational forecast, not a substitute for posted warnings or lifeguard instructions. Conditions can change quickly — always heed local signage and swim near a staffed lifeguard tower.