Best Boat Weather Apps

Windfinder: Wind & Weather map

Tides, waves & storm forecast

Free

Get detailed wind, wave, tide, and weather forecasts for over 160,000 locations worldwide. Access real-time measurements from thousands of weather stations and animated wind maps for a global overview. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals needing precise weather data.

Boating Weather

by Blue Whale Apps Inc

$1.99

Get detailed marine weather forecasts for coastal zones in the United States. View wind speed, wave height, surf conditions, and small craft advisories. Perfect for planning boating trips, fishing, or sailing.

Buoycast: NOAA Marine Weather

Buoy Data, Marine Forecast

Free

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.

PredictWind — Marine Forecasts

#1 in Marine Weather Forecasts

Free

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.

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.

Windy.com

NOAA Radar, Hurricanes, Alerts

Free

This app offers advanced weather forecasting with over 50 detailed maps and 15 weather models, including live radar, satellite imagery, and hurricane tracking. It provides customizable alerts for storms, wind, and snow, making it ideal for outdoor activities and aviation.

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.

Tides Near Me

Find Nearby Tides and Currents

Free

Get tide charts and current predictions worldwide. See water levels, high/low tide times, and sun/moon data at a glance. Plan your outdoor activities with ease.

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.

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.

Yahoo Weather

Local weather updates & alerts

Free

Get accurate local weather forecasts and alerts, including detailed temperature tracking, snow predictions, and severe weather warnings. Visualize weather patterns with interactive radar and maps, and plan travel with global forecasts for up to 20 cities. Enjoy a beautiful, immersive interface with stunning photography and animated weather modules.

Great Lakes Boating Weather

NOAA Marine Weather & Forecast

$2.99

Access real-time NOAA marine weather data and forecasts for the Great Lakes. View wave height trends, NWS marine forecasts, and NOAA charts with various map overlays. Get spot-specific forecasts by tapping on the map.

Savvy Navvy: Boat Navigation

Marine GPS and Nautical Charts

Free

This app provides comprehensive marine navigation, integrating charts, weather, tides, and GPS tracking. It simplifies route planning and offers real-time safety data to ensure confident and enjoyable time on the water for various boating activities.

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.

Wavve Boating: GPS, Map, Chart

Navigation, Charts, Tides, Map

Free

Navigate waterways with detailed nautical charts, tide predictions, and weather forecasts. Connect with a community of boaters to share points of interest and track friends on the water. Enjoy simplified GPS navigation tailored to your boat's draft.

WillyWeather

Accurate local weather

Free

This app provides highly localized weather forecasts, including detailed information on wind, rain, tides, and UV index. It processes and refines global weather data to offer precise predictions for thousands of specific locations across the US. Users can access interactive radar, satellite views, and real-time observational data.