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Best Great Lakes Boating Weather Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
15 free apps
Updated August 2026

Out of 247+ great lakes boating weather apps on iOS, 15 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Great Lakes Boating Weather Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Great Lakes Boating WeatherGreat Lakes Boating Weather$2.994.6★ (1.4K)NoNoAug 2026
2Marine Weather Forecast ProMarine Weather Forecast ProFree4.7★ (16K)NoYesAug 2026
3BoatUS - Boat Weather & TidesBoatUS - Boat Weather & TidesFree4.8★ (58K)NoNoAug 2026
4Lake Erie Boating WeatherLake Erie Boating Weather$2.994.2★ (133)NoNoJul 2026
5Buoycast: NOAA Buoys & WeatherBuoycast: NOAA Buoys & WeatherFree4.6★ (14K)YesYesAug 2026
6NOAA Buoys Live Marine WeatherNOAA Buoys Live Marine WeatherFree4.4★ (564)YesYesAug 2026
7Boating DaysBoating DaysFree—NoYesJul 2026
8NOAA Marine Forecast & WeatherNOAA Marine Forecast & Weather$1.994.6★ (4.8K)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Great Lakes Boating Weather

Great Lakes Boating Weather#1

Great Lakes Boating Weather by LW Brands, LLC

NOAA Marine Weather & Forecast
Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
4.6😊(1.4K ratings)
$2.99
#38in Weather
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Access real-time NOAA marine weather data and forecasts for the Great Lakes. View wave height trends, NWS marine forecasts, and NOAA charts with various map overlays. Get spot-specific forecasts by tapping on the map.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent app for checking lake conditions
  • 👍 Great for boating and fishing
  • 🚢 Helpful for planning safe trips on the Great Lakes
  • ⭐ Accurate and reliable weather and buoy data

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buoy data not always accurate or up-to-date
  • 🚧 Wave predictions not always matching real-world conditions
  • 🚫 Limited to US only, not available for Canadian users
Marine Weather Forecast Pro#2

Marine Weather Forecast Pro by LW Brands, LLC

NOAA Marine Weather Forecast
Strong Contender
☀️ Weather
4.7😊(16K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#74in 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
BoatUS - Boat Weather & Tides#3

BoatUS - Boat Weather & Tides by BoatUS

24/7 Boat Towing & Insurance
Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.8😊(58K ratings)
Free
#45in 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 Great Lakes Boating Weather apps to explore

4
Lake Erie Boating Weather
Lake Erie Boating Weather
Lake Erie Boating Weather
NOAA Marine Weather & Forecast
$2.99

Access real-time NOAA marine weather data, including wave height, wind, and temperature. View historical trends and get a 5-day marine forecast for Lake Erie. Simply tap the map for spot-specific forecasts.

Real-time marine weather buoy dataHistorical wave height trends5-day marine forecast
☀️ Weather
(133)
free
5
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
6
NOAA Buoys Live Marine Weather
NOAA Buoys Live Marine Weather
NOAA Buoys Live Marine Weather
National Data Buoy Center
Free

Access real-time marine weather data from over 1,500 NOAA buoys across the USA. Plan your outdoor activities with detailed information on wind, waves, temperature, and more. Offline access to the last known observations is also available.

Real-time NOAA buoy dataSearch buoys by name, region, or GPSMap view of all buoys
☀️ Weather
(564)
free with in-app purchases
7
Boating Days
Boating Days
Boating Days
Plan Your Day on the Water
Free
☀️ Weather
(0)
8
NOAA Marine Forecast & Weather
NOAA Marine Forecast & Weather
NOAA Marine Forecast & Weather
NWS Marine Weather Forecast
$1.99

Access detailed marine weather forecasts by tapping on any location on the map. Get spot-specific information on weather, wind, waves, advisories, and offshore synopses. Includes hourly tide forecasts with interactive graphs for various coastal and Great Lakes regions.

Spot specific marine weather forecastsWind and wave conditionsSevere weather advisories
☀️ Weather
(4.8K)
paid
9
Lake Erie Pulse
Lake Erie Pulse
Lake Erie Pulse
Lake Conditions, Cams, & More
Free

Access real-time weather, marine forecasts, and live webcam feeds for Lake Erie. Get detailed information on wave heights, wind speeds, water temperatures, and beach conditions to plan your activities.

Live weather conditionsMarine forecastsWave heights and wind speeds
☀️ Weather
(1)
free
10
Seagull Coast
Seagull Coast
Seagull Coast
Coastal Safety Insights
Free

Provides real-time environmental conditions, hazard information, and safety guidance for coastal areas. It transforms complex data into clear, actionable insights to help you understand local conditions before heading to the water.

Real-time weather and water conditionsLocation-specific safety insightsSwim and recreation conditions assessment
☀️ Weather
(82)
free
11
NOAA Marine Weather & Forecast
NOAA Marine Weather & Forecast
NOAA Marine Weather & Forecast
Predict wind, swell, and waves
Free

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.

Accurate wind, wave, and weather predictionsIntuitive wind, wave, and weather chartsStation search with custom suggestions
☀️ Weather
(5K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Chicago Sailing - Lake Weather
Chicago Sailing - Lake Weather
Chicago Sailing - Lake Weather
Real-time weather and forecast
Free

This app provides real-time weather, marine forecasts, and buoy data specifically for sailing on Lake Michigan. It includes hourly forecasts, radar, and live camera views to help plan your time on the water.

Marine text forecasts and advisoriesHourly weather forecastsReal-time buoy data
☀️ Weather
(3)
free with in-app purchases
13
WDIV 4Warn Weather
WDIV 4Warn Weather
WDIV 4Warn Weather
From WDIV & ClickOnDetroit.com
Free

Access real-time weather data with interactive radar, detailed forecasts, and customizable alerts. Stay informed about local weather conditions and severe storm warnings with live updates from meteorologists.

Real-time radar maps48-hour and 10-day forecastsLive meteorologist streams
☀️ Weather
(33K)
ad-supported
14
Boating Weather
Boating Weather
Boating Weather
by Blue Whale Apps Inc
$1.99

Get detailed marine weather forecasts for coastal zones in the United States. View wind speed, wave height, surf conditions, and small craft advisories. Perfect for planning boating trips, fishing, or sailing.

National Weather Service forecastsWind speed, wave height, surf forecastSmall craft advisories
☀️ Weather
(3.2K)
free
15
Safe Boat - Marine Weather
Safe Boat - Marine Weather
Safe Boat - Marine Weather
Boating Go/No-Go Wind & Waves
Free
☀️ Weather
(0)
16
Florida Boating Weather
Florida Boating Weather
Florida Boating Weather
NOAA marine forecast & tides
$1.99

Access NOAA marine weather forecasts and tide predictions for Florida. View 5-day forecasts with text summaries and spot-specific details on weather, wind, and waves. Get 7-day hourly tide forecasts with interactive graphs.

5-day marine forecastSpot-specific forecastsWeather, sky, wind, waves
☀️ Weather
(615)
free
17
Boating (Magazine)
Boating (Magazine)
Boating (Magazine)
Enjoy reading on the go!
Free

Access a comprehensive resource for recreational boating enthusiasts. Discover unbiased boat tests, essential gear reviews, DIY maintenance tips, and the latest in marine electronics. Stay informed with regular updates and expert insights.

Unbiased boat testsMust-have gear reviewsDIY maintenance tips
🌟 Lifestyle
(2)
free with in-app purchases
18
BoatNerd
BoatNerd
BoatNerd
Great Lakes Ship Tracker
Free

Track live vessel traffic on the Great Lakes and beyond with real-time AIS data. View ship positions, speed, destination, and detailed profiles. Ideal for enthusiasts, photographers, and maritime professionals.

Live AIS vessel trackingInteractive mapsReal-time vessel data
🗺️ Navigation
(4)
free
19
Macoui Weather & Routing
Macoui Weather & Routing
Macoui Weather & Routing
See the wind. Plan the route
Free

Provides advanced weather forecasting with multiple models for accurate wind and wave data, especially for European waters. Offers smarter routing with improved safety margins and saved preferences, alongside faster and more reliable weather data downloads.

Multiple weather models (ICON Global, ICON-EU, ICON-D2)Enhanced wind and wave dataFull ECMWF forecast coverage
☀️ Weather
(0)
free
20
StormTracker 6 - Weather First
StormTracker 6 - Weather First
StormTracker 6 - Weather First
by LIN Television Corporation
Free

Get accurate, customized local weather forecasts and severe weather alerts. Track storms with an interactive radar and receive real-time updates for your area or while traveling across the U.S. Stay informed and safe with personalized notifications and detailed hourly and weekly predictions.

Live interactive radar with layeringSevere weather alerts with audio cuesAccurate hour-by-hour and weekly forecasts
☀️ Weather
(1.8K)
free

FAQ about Great Lakes Boating Weather

What are the best great lakes boating weather apps for iPhone?
Great Lakes Boating Weather tops our great lakes boating weather apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 1.4K App Store ratings, and it's priced at $2.99.
Yes — 15 of the top great lakes boating weather apps we rank are free to download, including Marine Weather Forecast Pro and BoatUS - Boat Weather & Tides.
Great Lakes Boating Weather has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 247+ great lakes boating weather apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The app provides real-time NOAA marine weather data, including significant wave height, period, direction, wind speed, air and water temperature, and pressure. It also offers 6-hour historical wave height trend reports and a 5-day National Weather Service marine forecast.
You can get a spot-specific point/zone marine forecast by simply tapping anywhere on the map. The app will then display the NOAA marine forecast for that exact location.