Best Buoy Marine Apps

172+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated July 2026

Out of 172+ buoy marine apps on iOS, 17 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Top Picks for Buoy Marine

NOAA National Data Buoy Marine#1

NOAA National Data Buoy Marine by Andrea Bisegna

Data Live Weather Marine
Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
4.4(85 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

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
#89in 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
NOAA Buoy Reports#3

NOAA Buoy Reports by Juggernaut Technology, Inc.

No Nonsense Buoy Conditions
Worth Considering
☀️ 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

More Buoy Marine apps to explore

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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
5
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
6
Australia Buoys Marine Weather
Australia Buoys Marine Weather
Australia Buoys Marine Weather
Live Weather
Free

Access real-time marine weather data from BOM and NOAA buoys across Australia and New Zealand. Plan your outdoor activities with detailed information on wind, waves, temperature, and more. Includes a map view and the ability to save favorite buoys.

Real-time BOM and NOAA buoy dataSearch buoys by name or locationMap view of weather buoys
☀️ Weather
(3)
free with in-app purchases
7
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
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
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
10
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
11
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
12
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
13
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
14
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
15
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
16
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
17
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
18
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
19
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
20
West Marine Pro
West Marine Pro
West Marine Pro
Boat Parts & Marine Supply
Free

Access a vast catalog of over 100,000 wholesale marine products for boatyards, charter services, and marine businesses. Find parts, check real-time inventory and pricing, and manage orders efficiently on the go.

Comprehensive product catalogWholesale pricingAdvanced search tools
🛍️ Shopping
(555)
free