Best Forecast Ocean Apps

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Buoyweather - Marine Forecasts by Surfline/Wavetrak

Boating and Fishing Forecasts

Strong Contender

4.7😊(1.1K ratings)

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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
💻 Useful website and desktop version

Room to Improve

💰 Premium subscription too expensive
🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
📍 Inaccurate location detection
🕰️ Limited free forecast period
🔍 Difficult to navigate and find information

Marine Weather Forecast Pro by LW Brands, LLC

NOAA Marine Weather Forecast

Worth Considering

Surf, Wave, Wind and Fish

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

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Wavemaps: Wave Forecasts

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

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Physics-based surf forecastsWave break type predictionSwell partitions and timeline

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Spearo: Spearfishing Forecast

Visibility Forecast & Tides

Go/no-go dive verdictWater visibility forecastTides, swell, wind, temperature curves

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Marine Weather and Tides

Hourly swell and wind wave reportsCurrents forecastWater temperature

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Forecast ocean water clarity

SeaThrough

Map-based spot discoveryHour-by-hour clarity forecastTide direction and timing

This app forecasts ocean water clarity for divers and spearfishers, focusing on Southern California. It uses a map to explore coastal areas, check hourly breakdowns of conditions, and plan optimal times for visibility based on tide, swell, and wind.

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Buoys: Live Ocean Data

Buoy data at a glance

Lock screen widget for live swell dataReal-time swell conditions from NOAA buoysFavorite buoy list

Access live ocean conditions directly from your lock screen with a convenient widget. Monitor swell, wave height, and water temperature in real-time from over 1,400 NOAA buoy stations.

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Marla Blue - Diving forecasts

Diving conditions & visibility

Underwater visibility forecasts (AI & satellite)Swell, wind, tides, water temperatureAlgae bloom alerts

Plan your next underwater adventure with detailed marine weather forecasts. Get AI-powered visibility predictions, swell, wind, tide, and temperature data for over 800 dive spots. Receive algae bloom alerts and real-time viz reports from a community of divers.

Ocean Water Temperatures

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Ocean water temperature displaySurface air temperature displayUnited States coverage

This mapping application displays real-time ocean water and surface air temperatures across the United States. Data is sourced directly from NOAA's buoys and weather stations, providing current conditions.

Surf Forecasts Made Awesome

16-day surf forecastsUnited States forecastsCanada forecasts

Get detailed 16-day surf forecasts for numerous locations across North America and the Caribbean. This app provides highly accurate predictions in a user-friendly interface, making it easy to plan your next surf session.

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Live beach safety flag statusWater and air temperatureWind and wave height

Get real-time beach safety information, including flag status, water temperature, wave height, and rip-current risk. Access multi-day forecasts, tide times, and detailed guides for over 500 coastal destinations. Plan your perfect beach day with confidence.

by MindSpark Studio LLC

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Water Temp, Surf & Tides

Sea temperature dataWave height informationTide times

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