Best Boating Wind Apps

178+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated May 2026

The best boating wind apps on iPhone average 4.6★ across 178+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated May 2026.

Top Picks for Boating Wind

SailFlow: Sailing Forecasts#1

SailFlow: Sailing Forecasts by WeatherFlow

Wind, Maps, Waves & Tides
Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
4.7😊(5.4K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#28in Weather
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to navigate
  • 🚀 Accurate wind forecasts
  • 🚀 Helpful for planning
  • 🚀 Great data and graphics

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional inaccurate forecasts
  • 🐛 Crashes or freezes
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
FishWeather: Marine Forecasts#2

FishWeather: Marine Forecasts by WeatherFlow

Fish, Wind, Waves, and Tides
Strong Contender
☀️ Weather
4.7😊(4.8K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#32in Weather
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Accurate weather forecasts
  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 💡 Detailed wind and wave information
  • 🔍 Helpful for planning fishing/boating trips

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 💰 Paid subscription required for full features
  • 🔍 Limited location coverage in some areas
NOAA Marine Weather & Forecast#3

NOAA Marine Weather & Forecast by Zipo Apps Ltd.

Predict wind, swell, and waves
Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.6😞(5K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#63in Weather
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
  • 💡 Great coverage of locations
  • 👍 Useful for boating and sailing
  • 🚀 Provides real-time data

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App crashes or doesn't load
  • 🐛 Inaccurate wind and wave data
  • 👎 Intrusive ads and paywall

More Boating Wind apps to explore

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Wind Speed Forecast App
Wind Speed Forecast App
Wind Speed Forecast App
NOAA Wind & Weather Forecast
Free

Get detailed wind, wave, and weather forecasts for any location. Access NOAA data, wind station information, and weather overlays. A premium subscription unlocks hourly forecasts, high-resolution satellite imagery, and extended forecast models.

7-Day NOAA Weather ForecastPoint & Zone Forecasts40,000+ Wind Stations
☀️ Weather
(4.1K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Wind Compass
Wind Compass
Wind Compass
Wind Speed & Weather Forecasts
Free

Track and monitor wind and weather conditions with detailed forecasts. Get real-time wind speed, direction, temperature, and precipitation chances for any location. Customize your view with various backgrounds and overlays.

Real-time wind speed and directionHourly and daily weather forecastsSunrise and sunset times
☀️ Weather
(22K)
free with in-app purchases
6
PredictWind — Marine Forecasts
PredictWind — Marine Forecasts
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.

Accurate marine weather forecastsWind, wave, and current dataWeather routing and departure planning
☀️ Weather
(33K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Buoycast: NOAA Marine Weather
Buoycast: NOAA Marine Weather
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.

Real-time buoy observationsNOAA marine forecastsTide predictions
☀️ Weather
(13K)
freemium
8
Boating Weather
Boating Weather
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.

National Weather Service forecastsWind speed, wave height, surf forecastSmall craft advisories
☀️ Weather
(3.2K)
free
9
iNavX: Marine Navigation
iNavX: Marine Navigation
iNavX: Marine Navigation
Sailing & Boating Chartplotter
Free

This app provides comprehensive marine navigation tools, including worldwide chart coverage, weather forecasts, and AIS integration. It allows users to plan routes, track their position, and connect with onboard instruments for a complete boating experience.

Worldwide marine chart accessReal-time GPS plottingWaypoint and route management
🗺️ Navigation
(21K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Real Time Wind Report Sailing
Real Time Wind Report Sailing
Real Time Wind Report Sailing
Check Wind Before Travel
Free

Get precise wind data for your sailing or boating trips before you leave. Input coordinates or select locations to view wind speed, gusts, and direction. Choose your preferred units for wind speed to pack the right gear.

Pinpoint wind speed and gustsWind direction dataSelectable wind speed units (mph, knots, m/s)
⚽ Sports
(3)
free
11
Caricoos Boating App
Caricoos Boating App
Caricoos Boating App
Navigate PR and USVI with ease
Free

This navigation app provides comprehensive real-time and forecast data for boating in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. Access information on wind, waves, tides, and weather alerts, with offline capabilities for areas with limited network coverage.

Real-time weather conditionsWind and wave forecastsTide and moon phase data
🗺️ Navigation
(10)
free
12
Wind forecast for Windgurus
Wind forecast for Windgurus
Wind forecast for Windgurus
Detailed Wind Predictions
$2.99

Get real-time wind observations and accurate forecasts for any location on Earth. Ideal for water sports enthusiasts and paragliders, it automatically detects your location for easy access to wind conditions.

Global wind forecastsReal-time wind observationsAutomatic location detection
☀️ Weather
(7)
paid
13
Windfinder: Wind & Weather map
Windfinder: Wind & Weather map
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.

Detailed wind and weather forecastsReal-time wind and weather measurementsTide forecasts
☀️ Weather
(6.4K)
freemium
14
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
(744)
free with in-app purchases
15
Wind Radar Map - Anemometer
Wind Radar Map - Anemometer
Wind Radar Map - Anemometer
Compass, Gust Speed & Alerts
Free

Visualize real-time wind speed, gust speed, and direction on an interactive radar map. Get accurate anemometer readings, marine data, and smart alerts for outdoor activities and navigation.

Live wind radar mapAccurate anemometer and wind meterGust speed tracking
☀️ Weather
(112)
free with in-app purchases
16
Savvy Navvy: Boat Navigation
Savvy Navvy: Boat Navigation
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.

Clutter-free nautical chartsSmart route planning with weather and tide integrationReal-time GPS tracking
🗺️ Navigation
(7.4K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Wavve Boating: GPS, Map, Chart
Wavve Boating: GPS, Map, Chart
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.

Simple GPS navigationCustomizable nautical chartsCommunity points of interest
🗺️ Navigation
(5.4K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Wavemaps: Wave Forecasts
Wavemaps: Wave Forecasts
Wavemaps: Wave Forecasts
Next generation wave forecasts
Free

This app provides detailed wave, surf, and wind forecasts for water enthusiasts and marine professionals. It offers global and nearshore wave modeling, real-time ocean data, and interactive 3D maps to visualize conditions. Users can save favorite locations and access premium features for advanced analysis.

Global and nearshore wave forecastsCustom ultra high-resolution wave modelsThousands of worldwide locations
☀️ Weather
(117)
free with in-app purchases
19
WindHub: Sailing Weather
WindHub: Sailing Weather
WindHub: Sailing Weather
Marine weather and tide chart
Free

This app provides mariners with essential marine weather and tide information. It features detailed maps for planning, accurate forecasts including wind, waves, and tides, and real-time data from numerous weather stations. It also offers marina contact details and nautical charts for the US.

Marine weather forecastsTide and current dataWind and gust predictions
☀️ Weather
(246)
free with in-app purchases
20
Wind & Weather Meter
Wind & Weather Meter
Wind & Weather Meter
by WeatherFlow
Free

This free app pairs with a WeatherFlow meter to capture and share hyper-local weather data. Get precise readings for wind speed, direction, temperature, humidity, and pressure, along with calculated values like wind chill and dew point. Share your detailed reports instantly via social media or popular weather services.

Capture wind speed, direction, temperature, humidity, pressureCalculate wind chill, heat index, dew point, air densityShare weather reports via social media and email
☀️ Weather
(6)
free