Best Buoy Zone Apps

105+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated June 2026

Buoy Zone is the household name in buoy zone, but it's far from the only option. We track 105+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Top Picks for Buoy Zone

Buoy Zone#1

Buoy Zone by OCEAN LABS LIMITED

Racing Management made easy
Editor's Choice
⚽ Sports
3.0(3 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This application helps sailing clubs and race offices easily manage yacht racing courses by setting and sharing courses in real-time, allowing participants to view the course on a map and receive updates. It streamlines the process of setting accurate courses, enabling users to focus on the racing experience.

NOAA Buoy Reports#2

NOAA Buoy Reports by Juggernaut Technology, Inc.

No Nonsense Buoy Conditions
Strong Contender
☀️ Weather
4.7😊(2.3K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Get all the buoy information you need with NOAA Buoy Reports. Find current buoy conditions and past data with interactive graphs. With features like intuitive maps, favorites, and more, this app is essential for marine enthusiasts and professionals alike.

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#3

Buoycast: NOAA Marine Weather by Skipjack Studios, LLC

Buoy Data, Marine Forecast
Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.6😊(13K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#98in Weather
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Access real-time marine weather data, forecasts, and tide predictions with Buoycast. Stay safe with NOAA watches and warnings, save favorite buoys, and customize your feed. Upgrade to Buoycast Pro for interactive weather maps, personalized notifications, and more features. Contact us at hello@buoycast.com for questions or suggestions.

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

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Windy.app — Wind, Tides, Radar
Windy.app — Wind, Tides, Radar
Windy.app — Wind, Tides, Radar
Hurricanes, marine weather
Free

An app for wind sports enthusiasts offering features like wind reports, alerts, weather history, NOAA forecasts, wave forecasts, wind tracking, spot chats, and community interaction. Perfect for kitesurfing, windsurfing, surfing, sailing, paragliding, and other wind-related activities. Join now to access all functions and enhance your wind sports experience!

☀️ Weather
(72K)
5
Buoyweather - Marine Forecasts
Buoyweather - Marine Forecasts
Buoyweather - Marine Forecasts
Accurate Marine Weather
Free

Plan your ocean adventures with Buoyweather, a marine weather app offering accurate forecasts for fishing and boating. Visualize ocean conditions with detailed charts and access a proprietary wave forecast model for better accuracy. Download for free two-day forecasts or upgrade to Premium for 16-day forecasts.

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BuoyWhale: NOAA Marine Weather
BuoyWhale: NOAA Marine Weather
BuoyWhale: NOAA Marine Weather
Wind, Waves, Tide, and Alerts
Free
☀️ Weather
(315)
7
FishTrack - Charts & Forecasts
FishTrack - Charts & Forecasts
FishTrack - Charts & Forecasts
SST, tides, currents, & maps
Free

Track and analyze fishing activity with real-time data and weather conditions. Plan your fishing trips efficiently and improve catch rates. Get FishTrack now to enhance your fishing experience!

☀️ Weather
(6K)
8
MSW Surf Forecast
MSW Surf Forecast
MSW Surf Forecast
MSW is now Surfline
Free

Track current surf conditions, plan future surf trips, review past sessions, shop for surf gear, and stay updated on surf news with the Surfline app. Download now on the App Store.

☀️ Weather
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9
NOAA Buoy and Tide Data
NOAA Buoy and Tide Data
NOAA Buoy and Tide Data
by Verona Solutions, LLC
$1.99
☀️ Weather
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10
TZ iBoat – Marine Navigation
TZ iBoat – Marine Navigation
TZ iBoat – Marine Navigation
Boat GPS, Charts, AIS, Tides
Free

Discover advanced marine navigation tools including GPS, charts, AIS, and tides for coastal boating and fishing. Enhance your sea adventures with accurate data and offline capabilities.

🗺️ Navigation
(820)
11
HI Buoy
HI Buoy
HI Buoy
The Ultimate Hawai'i Buoy App
Free

Easily monitor and visualize Hawai'i's wave buoy data on an interactive map, with options to view detailed readings or graphs and customize your preferred buoys. Get the latest swell information at a glance.

⚽ Sports
(2)
12
NOAA Buoys Live Marine Weather
NOAA Buoys Live Marine Weather
NOAA Buoys Live Marine Weather
National Data Buoy Center
Free

Access real-time NOAA buoys marine weather data on your iOS devices with the ability to search, save favorites, and get detailed weather information like wind speed, wave height, and more. Stay informed and plan your sailing, fishing, or surfing trips efficiently.

☀️ Weather
(562)
13
Nautical Charts & Maps
Nautical Charts & Maps
Nautical Charts & Maps
Nautical Charts & Marine Maps
$8.99

Discover the ideal app for navigating the seas with precision and ease. Access detailed nautical charts, track your routes, and stay informed about marine conditions all in one convenient platform. Start charting your course today!

🗺️ Navigation
(3.7K)
14
Big Buoy
Big Buoy
Big Buoy
NOAA buoys, tides & forecasts
Free
☀️ Weather
(8)
15
SeaDrive: Boat Navigation
SeaDrive: Boat Navigation
SeaDrive: Boat Navigation
GPS Charts Tide Weather Routes
Free

SeaDrive is a marine navigation app designed for boaters, offering charting, route building, tides, currents, and more. With offline capabilities and free US charts, it's a reliable co-captain for all water enthusiasts.

🗺️ Navigation
(248)
16
NOAA National Data Buoy Marine
NOAA National Data Buoy Marine
NOAA National Data Buoy Marine
Data Live Weather Marine
Free

This application provides real-time marine weather data from over 1,500 weather buoys worldwide, allowing users to plan their fishing, sailing, or surfing trips with access to current weather conditions, forecasts, and alerts. Users can search, save, and customize their favorite weather buoys, and upgrade to premium subscriptions for enhanced features and ad-free experience.

☀️ Weather
(85)
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Swell Info
Swell Info
Swell Info
by Outdoor Hub LLC
$2.99
⚽ Sports
(180)
18
BuoyPro - Marine Weather
BuoyPro - Marine Weather
BuoyPro - Marine Weather
NOAA Buoy Reports, Wind, Waves
Free

Get up-to-date real-time marine weather conditions from over 800 buoy stations, plus forecasts, weather cams, and more. Download now to plan your time on the water with confidence, tracking wind, waves, and key weather data with a focus on your privacy.

☀️ Weather
(33)
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ReefCast Marine Weather
ReefCast Marine Weather
ReefCast Marine Weather
7-Day Marine Weather Forecasts
Free

Get accurate 7-day marine weather forecasts with a simple and intuitive design, allowing you to focus on fishing instead of worrying about the weather. With a premium subscription, access advanced features like interactive and ensemble models, providing a more detailed and confident forecast for your location.

☀️ Weather
(1)
20
Lazy Surfer
Lazy Surfer
Lazy Surfer
Personalized Surf Report
Free

Get personalized surf reports, alerts, and forecasts tailored to your favorite conditions with this app. Receive alerts when ideal surfing conditions align, track your sessions, share with friends, and plan ahead for the best waves. Start optimizing your surf sessions with Lazy Surfer now!

⚽ Sports
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