Best Forecast Ocean Apps

4.7😊(16K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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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.

What We Love

🚀 Detailed weather data from multiple sources
🔍 Accurate and reliable information
👍 Intuitive and well-designed interface
💡 Customizable spot forecasts
🔍 Real-time buoy and station data
👍 Responsive and helpful developer support

Room to Improve

🐛 Occasional issues with data availability or app crashes
🔍 Difficulty finding specific location forecasts
🔍 Lack of certain features like wind speed units or saved locations

NOFO—AI Ocean Forecasts by DEVIN CHAD NORTHRUP

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Hyperlocal surf forecasts

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Surf, Wave, Wind and Fish

4.7(14 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Get detailed, physics-based surf forecasts for California breaks. See wave height, how waves break, swell details, wind, tide, and water temperature. A free daily forecast is available, with premium features for multi-day predictions and advanced statistics.

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