Best Buoy Apps

185+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated May 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good buoy apps. We benchmark 185+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Top Picks for Buoy

NOAA Buoy Reports#1

NOAA Buoy Reports by Juggernaut Technology, Inc.

No Nonsense Buoy Conditions
Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
4.7😊(2.4K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Access detailed buoy and ship observation data without weather forecasts or tide information. View current conditions, historical trends, and storm locations on an intuitive map. Monitor your favorite locations with customizable widgets.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Critical infrastructure
  • 🚀 Excellent source of sea conditions
  • 🚀 Valuable buoy information
  • 👍 Plenty of information

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 More data needed
  • 🐛 Incomplete and inaccurate
  • 🐛 Wave height data not working
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
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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
Buoyweather - Marine Forecasts#3

Buoyweather - Marine Forecasts by Surfline/Wavetrak

Accurate Marine Weather
Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.6😊(741 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#18in Weather
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate forecasts
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🌊 Helpful for offshore/fishing activities
  • ⭐ Reliable and trusted app

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Premium subscription too expensive
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 📍 Inaccurate location detection

More Buoy apps to explore

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Marine Weather Forecast Pro
Marine Weather Forecast Pro
Marine Weather Forecast Pro
NOAA Marine Weather Forecast
Free

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.

Real-time marine buoy data5-day NWS marine weather forecastHistorical wave trend reports
☀️ Weather
(16K)
freemium
5
BuoyPro - Marine Weather
BuoyPro - Marine Weather
BuoyPro - Marine Weather
NOAA Buoy Reports, Wind, Waves
Free

Access real-time NOAA buoy data, marine weather observations, and forecasts. Plan your water activities with confidence using wind, wave, and temperature information. Features an interactive map and customizable overlays for a comprehensive view.

Live NOAA buoy weather observationsMarine weather forecasts and warningsInteractive map with customizable overlays
☀️ Weather
(40)
freemium
6
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
7
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
8
BuoyWhale: NOAA Marine Weather
BuoyWhale: NOAA Marine Weather
BuoyWhale: NOAA Marine Weather
Wind, Waves, Tide, and Alerts
Free

Access real-time NOAA buoy data worldwide with customizable alerts for wind, waves, and tides. View detailed current conditions, historical charts, and sun/moon times. Manage favorite buoys and filter data for a focused experience.

Real-time NOAA buoy dataCustomizable condition alertsInteractive map with buoy markers
☀️ Weather
(315)
free with in-app purchases
9
Seaside Buoy
Seaside Buoy
Seaside Buoy
Live ocean buoy data worldwide
Free

Access live scientific data from ocean buoys globally. View water temperature, swell height, and more from public scientific organizations. Features include automatic closest buoy selection, map browsing, favorites, and distance/bearing calculations.

Live buoy data worldwideWater temperature and swell heightAutomatic closest buoy selection
☀️ Weather
(884)
free with in-app purchases
10
Tide Charts
Tide Charts
Tide Charts
Tides, Weather & Radar Near Me
Free

Access worldwide tidal estimates, lunar data, and weather forecasts. Plan outdoor adventures with ease using current radar and offline predictions. Supports Apple Watch and includes a Today Extension for quick access.

Worldwide tidal estimatesLunar dataWeather forecast
☀️ Weather
(107K)
free with in-app purchases
11
NOAA National Data Buoy Marine
NOAA National Data Buoy Marine
NOAA National Data Buoy Marine
Data Live Weather Marine
Free

Access real-time marine weather data from over 1,500 buoys worldwide. View current conditions, forecasts, and alerts. Plan your outdoor activities with detailed wind, wave, and temperature information.

Real-time buoy weather dataLive weather alertsSearch buoys by location or GPS
☀️ Weather
(85)
free with in-app purchases
12
Instant NOAA Buoys 3D
Instant NOAA Buoys 3D
Instant NOAA Buoys 3D
by Jufen Chang
Free

Visualize NOAA buoys and radar data in 3D. Access real-time weather information and radar images on your iOS devices, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. Explore buoys globally and see weather patterns across multiple states.

3D Buoy and Radar visualizationReal-time NOAA Radar imagesGlobal Buoy data
☀️ Weather
(4)
free
13
NOAA Buoy and Tide Data
NOAA Buoy and Tide Data
NOAA Buoy and Tide Data
by Verona Solutions, LLC
$1.99

Access real-time weather data from NOAA's National Data Buoy Center, including wind, pressure, and marine conditions. Get tide predictions and moon phase information to plan your water activities effectively.

Live buoy dataTide predictionsMoon phase information
☀️ Weather
(32)
free
14
ER Buoy
ER Buoy
ER Buoy
EarthRanger Buoy
Free

This application displays anonymized fishing gear locations in real-time to help fishermen deploy their gear safely and avoid conflicts. It indirectly contributes to reducing whale entanglements and mortality by minimizing gear interaction.

Real-time location sharingAnonymized fishing gear displayMinimizes gear conflict
💼 Business
(1)
free
15
NOAA Marine Buoy and Weather
NOAA Marine Buoy and Weather
NOAA Marine Buoy and Weather
Live Marine Weather & Waves
Free

Access real-time marine weather data from NOAA buoys, including wave heights, temperatures, and wind conditions. Features an interactive map to find nearby stations and view live camera feeds for informed coastal and water activities.

Live marine weather dataReal-time wave heights and periodsWater and air temperatures
☀️ Weather
(4)
ad-supported
16
Buoy Finder NOAA NDBC
Buoy Finder NOAA NDBC
Buoy Finder NOAA NDBC
Buoy data and sea temperatures
Free

Access real-time oceanographic data from hundreds of NOAA buoys worldwide. Plan water activities with detailed forecasts for wave height, wind, and sea temperatures. Features offline access and Apple Watch compatibility.

Real-time buoy dataWave height and wind speedWater temperature
☀️ Weather
(183)
free with in-app purchases
17
Buoy Zone
Buoy Zone
Buoy Zone
Racing Management made easy
Free

This app simplifies yacht racing course setup for sailing clubs and race officers. It allows for real-time course sharing, mark laying guidance with compass directions, and participant tracking on a map. Streamline race management and focus on the competition.

Real-time course sharingMark laying guidanceParticipant tracking on map
⚽ Sports
(3)
free with in-app purchases
18
Surf Report Buoys by Buoywatch
Surf Report Buoys by Buoywatch
Surf Report Buoys by Buoywatch
Wave Weather & Surfing NOAA
Free

Get real-time marine weather buoy data for surfing. Avoid inaccurate forecasts by checking actual wave conditions, swell size, direction, and wind. Receive notifications for optimal surf and access historical charts.

Real-time buoy readingsWave size, swell direction, and periodWind speed and direction
☀️ Weather
(30)
free with in-app purchases
19
NOAA CBIBS
NOAA CBIBS
NOAA CBIBS
CBIBS
Free

Access real-time weather and water data collected by smart buoys in the Chesapeake Bay. This information supports the use and management of a healthy bay, improving safety, economy, and environmental protection.

Real-time weather dataReal-time water dataChesapeake Bay information
☀️ Weather
(0)
free
20
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

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