Actual Currents vs KayakSafe

Actual Currents brings tidal currents to life with real-time animated particle visualization on a nautical-grade interactive map. See the actual flow of water in your area — not just tide times, but the speed and direction of tidal currents rendered as thousands of flowing particles over a detailed heatmap. Plan your trip with confidence by scrubbing through time to see how currents change throughout the day. FEATURES • Animated tidal current visualization with speed-colored particles and GPU-accelerated heatmap • Time scrubber — view current predictions for any time, past or future • Globe view with global ocean currents when zoomed out • Real-time wind overlay with global weather data • ENC nautical chart data with navigation aids, depth soundings, and depth contours • Satellite, bathymetry, and nautical basemap options • Route planning with current-aware analysis • Trip logging with GPS drift tracking • Location search to jump to any harbor or waterway COVERAGE • US Atlantic coast — Maine to Florida • US Pacific coast — Washington to California • Gulf of Mexico • Global ocean surface currents BUILT FOR BOATERS Whether you're sailing, fishing, kayaking, or navigating commercially, understanding tidal currents is critical for safety and efficiency. Actual Currents gives you an intuitive, visual understanding of water movement that tide tables alone can't provide. SUBSCRIPTION TIERS • Basic (free) — Real-time currents within ±3 hours of now • Pro ($4.99/mo) — Full historical and forecast access • Unlimited ($39.99/yr) — Full historical and forecast access with 7-day free trial Terms of Use: https://www.actualcurrents.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.actualcurrents.com/privacy.html

KayakSafe answers the one question that matters before you launch: is it safe to paddle right now? Built for kayakers and paddlers, KayakSafe turns the raw forecast into a clear, safety-first read on your water conditions, hour by hour, so you can decide with confidence instead of guessing. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO - A simple Ideal / Caution / Avoid rating for every hour of the day - Wind speed, gusts, and storm probability weighted as safety-critical, because that is what flips a calm paddle into a dangerous one - Wind chill and heat index factored in for cold-water risk and comfort - Severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service, grouped by severity so the important ones stand out SET YOUR OWN LIMITS - Every paddler's comfort level is different, so KayakSafe lets you set yours - Adjust the thresholds for wind, gusts, storm chance, and temperature right in Settings - The Ideal / Caution / Avoid ratings recalculate to match what YOU consider safe, whether you are a cautious beginner or a seasoned paddler PADDLING MODE - Turn it on before you put in and KayakSafe watches conditions while you paddle - Set your own session timeout and auto-off at sunset - Choose to receive alerts only while you are on the water - Note: iOS limits how often apps can check conditions in the background, so background checks are not guaranteed. For time-critical conditions, keep KayakSafe open. BUILT TO BE SIMPLE - Auto-detects your area, no account and no sign-in required - Light and dark themes, or follow your system setting, with colors chosen to stay readable in bright outdoor light - A 7-day outlook and tappable hourly detail for planning the whole trip A LITTLE EXTRA FOR ANGLERS Fish from your kayak? KayakSafe also includes a daily bite forecast with solunar windows and simple lure and bait suggestions. It is a bonus, not the point. Safety comes first. KayakSafe is an informational tool to help you plan. It is not a substitute for your own judgment, local knowledge, or official warnings. Always check current conditions and paddle within your ability.