Best Boating Conditions Apps

Boating (Magazine)

Enjoy reading on the go!

Free

Access a comprehensive resource for recreational boating enthusiasts. Discover unbiased boat tests, essential gear reviews, DIY maintenance tips, and the latest in marine electronics. Stay informed with regular updates and expert insights.

GoWindow — Boating Weather

Go or No-Go, at a Glance

Free

This app provides a clear GO or NO-GO status for boating and fishing based on your personalized comfort thresholds for various weather conditions. It offers live marine maps, detailed forecasts, and custom alerts to help you plan your trips effectively.

Boat Notes

by Forsefield

Free

This app provides essential boating safety information for pleasure craft operators in Canada. It covers the fundamentals of safe and responsible boat operation to promote a secure experience on the water.

Telltale

Sailing weather, racing & logs

Free

This app provides comprehensive sailing weather, racing data, and logbook features. Plan routes, record sails, and analyze performance with wind, tide, and current information. It also helps find and replay races with fleet data.

Boat Daddy: Fishing & Boating

Spots, marine weather & tides

Free

Connect with fellow boat enthusiasts, discover and create water-based events, and assemble your ideal crew for various activities. Explore new boating communities and plan trips with ease.

WeatherBug: Weather Forecast

Live Local Radar, Storm Alerts

Free

Get accurate, real-time weather forecasts and severe storm alerts powered by a global professional weather network. Visualize conditions with interactive maps, track lightning, and stay informed about pollen, air quality, and more.

Lake Champlain – Boating Map

Raster Nautical Charts

$2.99

This app provides advanced marine raster nautical charts for various water activities. It offers seamless chart overlays, offline map display, and GPS tracking for easy navigation. Users can also add favorite markers and find points of interest.

SeaStatus: Launch Conditions

Should I launch today?

Free

Get a simple, clear answer on whether to launch your boat today. This app interprets live wind, wave, and tide data into a 'go, wait, or don't' recommendation tailored to your specific boat and launch location.

Safe Boating

by Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue

Free

This app provides essential resources for boaters on Canada's West Coast. Plan voyages with tidal, wind, and weather data, and access safety equipment and navigation light requirements. It also offers tools for location sharing, emergency procedures, and radio channel summaries.

Skipper IQ

Boating Quiz & Anchor Alarm

Free

Enhance your boating safety and confidence with practical knowledge and real-world tools. Train with incident scenarios, test your navigation skills, and utilize on-water aids like GPS anchor watch and G-force measurement.