Best Bay Area Marine Forecast Apps

199+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated June 2026

Looking for free bay area marine forecast apps? 17 of our 199+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Top Picks for Bay Area Marine Forecast

PredictWind — Marine Forecasts#1

PredictWind — Marine Forecasts by PredictWind Limited

#1 in Marine Weather Forecasts
Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
4.8😊(32K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#25in Weather
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Get accurate marine weather forecasts and powerful tools for wind, waves, and currents. Plan your trips with routing and departure planning features, and stay informed with live observations and alerts. Ideal for all marine activities.

What We Love

  • 👍 Accurate weather forecasts
  • 🚀 Comprehensive data and features
  • 💡 Useful for sailing, fishing, and other outdoor activities
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional inaccuracies in weather predictions
  • 💰 Expensive subscription costs
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
Buoycast: NOAA Marine Weather#2

Buoycast: NOAA Marine Weather by Skipjack Studios, LLC

Buoy Data, Marine Forecast
Strong Contender
☀️ Weather
4.6😊(13K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#86in Weather
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Access real-time marine weather observations from NOAA buoys and NOAA marine forecasts. Get tide predictions, hourly forecasts, and stay updated on watches and advisories. Pro features include interactive weather maps and custom notifications.

What We Love

  • 👍 Accurate and dependable forecasts
  • 🚀 Essential for boating and fishing
  • 💡 Provides critical weather and sea condition data
  • 🤝 Responsive customer service

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent data availability for some locations
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding specific location data
  • 💰 Aggressive upselling for paid version
Marine Weather Forecast Pro#3

Marine Weather Forecast Pro by LW Brands, LLC

NOAA Marine Weather Forecast
Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.7😊(16K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#69in Weather
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Access comprehensive NOAA marine weather data, including real-time buoy readings, 5-day forecasts, and historical wave trends. Visualize data with map overlays and receive severe weather alerts. An Apple Watch app is also available.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Detailed weather data from multiple sources
  • 🔍 Accurate and reliable information
  • 👍 Intuitive and well-designed interface
  • 💡 Customizable spot forecasts

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with data availability or app crashes
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding specific location forecasts
  • 🔍 Lack of certain features like wind speed units or saved locations

More Bay Area Marine Forecast apps to explore

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NOAA Marine Forecast & Weather
NOAA Marine Forecast & Weather
NOAA Marine Forecast & Weather
NWS Marine Weather Forecast
$1.99

Access detailed marine weather forecasts by tapping on any location on the map. Get spot-specific information on weather, wind, waves, advisories, and offshore synopses. Includes hourly tide forecasts with interactive graphs for various coastal and Great Lakes regions.

Spot specific marine weather forecastsWind and wave conditionsSevere weather advisories
☀️ Weather
(4.8K)
paid
5
Wind & Tides: Marine Forecasts
Wind & Tides: Marine Forecasts
Wind & Tides: Marine Forecasts
San Francisco Sailing Weather
$3.99

Get detailed weather forecasts specifically for sailing in San Francisco Bay. Access NOAA weather, tide and current information for the Golden Gate Bridge, and real-time wind measurements from key locations.

NOAA weather forecastTides and currentsGolden Gate Bridge wind
☀️ Weather
(0)
free
6
Buoyweather - Marine Forecasts
Buoyweather - Marine Forecasts
Buoyweather - Marine Forecasts
Accurate Marine Weather
Free

Get detailed marine weather forecasts for offshore fishing and boating. Plan your trips with wind, wave, and tide predictions up to 16 days out. Visualize ocean conditions with high-resolution charts and a proprietary wave forecast model for enhanced accuracy.

16-day weather, wind, wave, and tide forecastsSave unlimited favorite forecast pointsHigh-res wind, swell, and sea surface temperature charts
☀️ Weather
(741)
free with in-app purchases
7
FishWeather: Marine Forecasts
FishWeather: Marine Forecasts
FishWeather: Marine Forecasts
Fish, Wind, Waves, and Tides
Free

Get hyper-local weather forecasts tailored for fishing locations, combining proprietary sensor data with public marine forecasts. Access detailed information on wind, waves, tides, and more to plan your next fishing trip with confidence.

Hyper-local weather observationsProprietary Tempest Weather SystemsNearcast AI-enhanced forecasts
☀️ Weather
(4.8K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Fishing Calendar & Tide Times
Fishing Calendar & Tide Times
Fishing Calendar & Tide Times
Tides,Forecast,Weather,Solunar
Free

This app provides advanced solunar predictions to help anglers find the best fishing times and locations. It integrates weather forecasts and tide predictions to enhance your fishing success. You can also log your catches with detailed information and share them with friends.

Solunar prediction calendarWeather and tide forecastsCatch logging and database
☀️ Weather
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports
Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports
Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports
Forecasts, Cams, Wind, & Tide
Free

This app provides detailed surf forecasts, live conditions, and expert analysis to help surfers plan their sessions. Access over 1000 live cams worldwide, hourly data on wave height, wind, and tide, and track your progress with session logging. Premium members receive exclusive discounts and giveaways.

Global live surf camsHourly condition dataExpert surf reports
☀️ Weather
(30K)
freemium
10
BoatUS - Boat Weather & Tides
BoatUS - Boat Weather & Tides
BoatUS - Boat Weather & Tides
24/7 Boat Towing & Insurance
Free

This app provides 24/7 towing assistance for boaters, along with detailed weather and tide forecasts. It also helps users find discounts at marine businesses and manage their membership and insurance policies.

24/7 towing assistanceBoating forecasts (weather & tides)Small craft advisories
☀️ Weather
(57K)
free with in-app purchases
11
The San Francisco Chronicle
The San Francisco Chronicle
The San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco + Bay Area News
Free

Stay informed about San Francisco and the Bay Area with trusted journalism. Receive customized news alerts, in-depth coverage of local sports, food, politics, and business. Access a digital replica of the newspaper and enjoy exclusive content and puzzles.

Customizable news alertsLocal sports coverageFood reviews and guides
📡 News
(30K)
subscription
12
NOAA Marine Weather & Forecast
NOAA Marine Weather & Forecast
NOAA Marine Weather & Forecast
Predict wind, swell, and waves
Free

This app provides real-time wind, wave, and weather predictions for maritime activities. It features intuitive charts, station search, and customizable subscription plans to enhance your experience on the water.

Accurate wind, wave, and weather predictionsIntuitive wind, wave, and weather chartsStation search with custom suggestions
☀️ Weather
(5K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Windy.app — Wind, Tides, Radar
Windy.app — Wind, Tides, Radar
Windy.app — Wind, Tides, Radar
Hurricanes, marine weather
Free

This app provides detailed wind, wave, and weather forecasts for various outdoor activities. It offers historical data, real-time alerts, and a community feature for sharing conditions. Ideal for surfers, sailors, and other wind sports enthusiasts.

Wind report, forecast, and statisticsWind alert and storm warningsWeather history (2012-2024)
☀️ Weather
(72K)
freemium
14
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
(32)
free with in-app purchases
15
MSW Surf Forecast
MSW Surf Forecast
MSW Surf Forecast
MSW is now Surfline
Free

Access comprehensive surf forecasts, live surf cams, and expert reports for breaks worldwide. Plan future surf trips with 16-day forecasts and relive your sessions with wave analysis and video playback. Shop surf gear and stay updated on surf news.

Live surf cams at 950+ breaks16-day long-range forecastsDaily surf reports from experts
☀️ Weather
(15K)
free with in-app purchases
16
ReefCast Marine Weather
ReefCast Marine Weather
ReefCast Marine Weather
7-Day Marine Weather Forecasts
Free

Provides highly accurate marine weather forecasts with a proprietary interactive model. Offers detailed wind, wave, and buoy data to help users plan outdoor activities on the water.

Proprietary interactive weather modelEnsemble model for forecast confidence7-day marine forecasts
☀️ Weather
(1)
freemium
17
NBC Bay Area: News & Weather
NBC Bay Area: News & Weather
NBC Bay Area: News & Weather
San Francisco Bay Area Alerts
Free

Stay informed with local news and weather updates for the San Francisco Bay Area. Get breaking news alerts, personalized notifications, and a 24/7 streaming news channel. Access detailed forecasts, radar coverage, and investigative reports.

Local news alerts for Bay Area citiesPersonalized breaking news notificationsCustomizable weather home screen
📡 News
(923)
free
18
OutCast - Marine Weather
OutCast - Marine Weather
OutCast - Marine Weather
Marine Weather, Buoy and Tides
$1.99

Access detailed marine weather forecasts, buoy conditions, tide information, and hourly/daily/weekly reports. View live radar imagery and save custom waypoints for your favorite outdoor locations. Stay informed about changing conditions to plan your next adventure.

Marine weather forecastsBuoy and tide station dataHourly, daily, weekly weather reports
☀️ Weather
(3)
free
19
SailFlow: Sailing Forecasts
SailFlow: Sailing Forecasts
SailFlow: Sailing Forecasts
Wind, Maps, Waves & Tides
Free

Get hyper-accurate, real-time marine weather forecasts and live wind reports. This app uses proprietary weather systems and integrates public data for detailed wind, wave, tide, and radar information. Customize alerts and track your favorite sailing spots.

Proprietary Tempest Weather SystemsLive wind and current station reportsAI-enhanced Nearcast forecasting
☀️ Weather
(5.4K)
free with in-app purchases
20
NOAA Buoys Live Marine Weather
NOAA Buoys Live Marine Weather
NOAA Buoys Live Marine Weather
National Data Buoy Center
Free

Access real-time marine weather data from over 1,500 NOAA buoys across the USA. Plan your outdoor activities with detailed information on wind, waves, temperature, and more. Offline access to the last known observations is also available.

Real-time NOAA buoy dataSearch buoys by name, region, or GPSMap view of all buoys
☀️ Weather
(562)
free with in-app purchases