Best Buoy Ocean Apps

4.6😐(892 ratings)

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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.

What We Love

🙏 Thanks
👍 Great app and useful
👍 Very well built and extremely useful
👍 So useful!
👍 Real information, what a concept!
👍 Love it
👍 My Go-To before I Go-Out!
👍 Fantastic app

Room to Improve

⚠️ Doesn't track where you are
🙄 Nag nag nag
😕 Accurate info - I just don't care what the ride was 4 days ago!
⚠️ Stopped working June-2023
⚠️ Illegible print
⚠️ This close to 5 stars
⚠️ Useless
⚠️ Garbage
⚠️ No longer works
⚠️ Crap app

BackyardBuoys by BackyardBuoys

Backyard Buoys Mobile App

Strong Contender

5.0(5 ratings)

Free

This application provides coastal communities with easy mobile access to near real-time wave data and visualizations. It leverages scalable marine technology for community-managed ocean buoys, enhancing blue economy and hazard protection.

NOAA Buoy Reports & Ship Data by Juggernaut Technology, Inc.

Marine Wind, Wave & Sea Temps

Worth Considering

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
👍 Great app
👍 Useful and easy
👍 Quick and accurate
👍 Outstanding service
👍 Intuitive chart-based
👍 Informative

Room to Improve

🐛 More data needed
🐛 Incomplete and inaccurate
🐛 Wave height data not working
🐛 No buoy reports
🐛 No wave data
🐛 No data available
🐛 Clunky interface

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Current ocean water temperature and tidesSea Surface Temperature (SST) chartsHistorical wave height reports

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NOAA Temp and Tide Data

$1.99

Access real-time ocean water temperatures, tide information, and detailed wave forecasts. View SST charts, historical wave data, and marine weather forecasts from NOAA and NWS. Save your favorite locations for quick access.

NOAA buoy data, artfully.

Real-time NOAA buoy data visualizationColor-coded swell directionPulse speed indicates wave period

Visualize real-time NOAA buoy data as a dynamic, glowing map. Understand ocean conditions like swell direction, wave period, and height through intuitive visual cues rather than numbers. Access detailed conditions for over 170 buoys across various ocean regions.

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Live buoy observationsNWS marine forecastsTide predictions

Access live NOAA buoy observations, NWS marine forecasts, and tide predictions on a single map. Get real-time data on wind, waves, temperature, and more, directly from official sources. Ideal for boaters, anglers, and surfers seeking accurate water conditions.

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Global and nearshore wave forecastsCustom ultra high-resolution wave modelsThousands of worldwide locations

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Buoy Map

$1.99

Visualize real-time ocean and lake buoy data, including wave height, wind conditions, and water temperature. Access historical graphs and detailed sensor readings to stay informed about marine environments.

48hr wave height graphsWind speed and directionAir pressure and trend

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by Tricia Rudloff

Interactive water temperature mapSave favorite stationsSet temperature alerts

Discover water temperatures from buoys and marine stations on an interactive map. Save favorite locations, set temperature alerts, and view air temperature data. Customize units and map zoom for a personalized experience.

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