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Best Free Marine Weather Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Whether you're new to free marine weather or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 250+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Free Marine Weather Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Marine Weather Forecast ProMarine Weather Forecast ProFree4.7★ (16K)NoYesAug 2026
2NOAA Marine Weather & ForecastNOAA Marine Weather & ForecastFree4.5★ (5K)YesYesAug 2026
3BoatUS - Boat Weather & TidesBoatUS - Boat Weather & TidesFree4.8★ (58K)NoNoAug 2026
4Buoycast: NOAA Buoys & WeatherBuoycast: NOAA Buoys & WeatherFree4.6★ (14K)YesYesAug 2026
5FishWeather: Marine ForecastsFishWeather: Marine ForecastsFree4.7★ (5.1K)NoYesAug 2026
6NOAA Radar & Weather ForecastNOAA Radar & Weather ForecastFree4.4★ (76K)NoYesAug 2026
7Marine Weather and TidesMarine Weather and TidesFree4.5★ (50)YesYesAug 2026
8NOAA Buoys & Marine WeatherNOAA Buoys & Marine WeatherFree4.8★ (5)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Free Marine Weather

Marine Weather Forecast Pro#1

Marine Weather Forecast Pro by LW Brands, LLC

NOAA Marine Weather Forecast
Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
4.7😊(16K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#85in Weather
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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

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
NOAA Marine Weather & Forecast#2

NOAA Marine Weather & Forecast by ZipoApps

Predict wind, swell, and waves
Strong Contender
☀️ Weather
4.5😞(5K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#66in Weather
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
  • 💡 Great coverage of locations
  • 👍 Useful for boating and sailing
  • 🚀 Provides real-time data

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App crashes or doesn't load
  • 🐛 Inaccurate wind and wave data
  • 👎 Intrusive ads and paywall
BoatUS - Boat Weather & Tides#3

BoatUS - Boat Weather & Tides by BoatUS

24/7 Boat Towing & Insurance
Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.8😊(58K ratings)
Free
#69in Weather
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This app provides 24/7 towing assistance for boaters, along with detailed weather and tide forecasts. It also helps users find discounts at marine businesses and manage their membership and insurance policies.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Quick response time
  • 🤝 Excellent customer service
  • 💪 Reliable towing service
  • 🗺️ Useful weather and tide information

Room to Improve

  • 🔑 Login issues and account sync problems
  • 🐛 Buggy and unstable app
  • 🔍 Difficult to read information

More Free Marine Weather apps to explore

4
Buoycast: NOAA Buoys & Weather
Buoycast: NOAA Buoys & Weather
Buoycast: NOAA Buoys & Weather
Marine Forecast, Waves & Tides
Free

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.

Real-time buoy observationsNOAA marine forecastsTide predictions
☀️ Weather
(14K)
freemium
5
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
(5.1K)
free with in-app purchases
6
NOAA Radar & Weather Forecast
NOAA Radar & Weather Forecast
NOAA Radar & Weather Forecast
Storm, Snow & Hurricane Radar
Free

Get hyper-accurate, real-time weather forecasts and radar maps with over 35 layers. Plan your days, weeks, or vacations with detailed hourly and extended forecasts, severe weather alerts, and tropical cyclone tracking.

35+ real-time weather layersTropical cyclone tracking14-day temperature and precipitation forecasts
☀️ Weather
(76K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Marine Weather and Tides
Marine Weather and Tides
Marine Weather and Tides
Waves, Tides, Wind Forecast
Free

Provides detailed marine weather forecasts including wind, waves, and currents, alongside precise tidal information. Plan your water activities with hourly updates on temperature, air pressure, and sun/moon times. Features a home screen widget for wave height and saved locations.

Hourly swell and wind wave reportsCurrents forecastWater temperature
☀️ Weather
(50)
free with in-app purchases
8
NOAA Buoys & Marine Weather
NOAA Buoys & Marine Weather
NOAA Buoys & Marine Weather
Tides, wind & wave forecasts
Free

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.

Live buoy observationsNWS marine forecastsTide predictions
☀️ Weather
(5)
free
9
Weather
Weather
Weather
by Apple
Free

Get detailed weather forecasts, including hourly and 10-day outlooks for temperature, precipitation, and wind. Explore weather patterns with interactive maps and receive timely alerts for severe conditions. Track air quality, sun and moon cycles, and historical trends to plan ahead.

Hourly and 10-day forecastsSevere weather alertsInteractive weather maps
☀️ Weather
(1.6M)
free
10
NWS Weather
NWS Weather
NWS Weather
Radar, Forecast, and More!
Free
☀️ Weather
(0)
11
The Weather Channel - Radar
The Weather Channel - Radar
The Weather Channel - Radar
Storm Alerts, Lightning, Rain
Free

Get accurate daily and hourly weather forecasts, including severe storm alerts and air quality index. Plan up to 15 days in advance with personalized weather tracking and live radar maps.

Daily and hourly forecastsLive Doppler radar mapsSevere weather alerts
☀️ Weather
(6M)
free with in-app purchases
12
Safe Boat - Marine Weather
Safe Boat - Marine Weather
Safe Boat - Marine Weather
Boating Go/No-Go Wind & Waves
Free
☀️ Weather
(0)
13
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
(6)
ad-supported
14
Trident Weather
Trident Weather
Trident Weather
by Downs.Kiwi Ltd
Free
☀️ Weather
(0)
15
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
16
Go or No? Marine Boat Weather
Go or No? Marine Boat Weather
Go or No? Marine Boat Weather
Wind, waves, tides & fishing
Free
☀️ Weather
(0)
17
MetService Marine
MetService Marine
MetService Marine
by MetService
Free

Access New Zealand marine weather forecasts, including tides, severe weather alerts, and detailed rainfall predictions. Customize your experience with a saved home location and personalized background images.

Recreational and Coastal marine forecastsSevere weather informationTides
☀️ Weather
(48)
ad-supported
18
Marine Weather Finland
Marine Weather Finland
Marine Weather Finland
by Safelight Productions Oy
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
19
My Marine Forecast
My Marine Forecast
My Marine Forecast
Wind, tides, waves and more
Free

Access professional-grade marine forecasts, including wind, tides, waves, and live weather radar. Plan boating and fishing trips with customizable dashboards and save your favorite locations for instant weather updates.

Customizable marine forecast dashboardLive weather radar with storm trackingDetailed tide charts and feeding times
☀️ Weather
(10)
freemium
20
NOAA Marine Weather Community
NOAA Marine Weather Community
NOAA Marine Weather Community
Community App Using NOAA Buoys
Free
☀️ Weather
(0)

FAQ about Free Marine Weather

What are the best free marine weather apps for iPhone?
Marine Weather Forecast Pro tops our free marine weather apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 16K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Marine Weather Forecast Pro has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ free marine weather apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app offers a comprehensive suite of NOAA marine weather data. It includes real-time buoy readings for various parameters like wave height, wind speed, and temperature. You can also access 5-day NWS marine forecasts, historical wave trend reports, and 7-day hourly forecasts from models like WaveWatch III.
The Pro subscription unlocks advanced features such as hourly wave, wind, and weather forecasts, NWS severe weather push notifications customized by marine zone, access to NCEP weather forecast models, and the ability to view over 20,000 weather stations. It also provides high-resolution satellite imagery and NASA map overlays.