Best Great Lakes Boating Weather Apps

Lake Erie Boating Weather

NOAA Marine Weather & Forecast

$2.99

This application provides real-time marine weather data and forecasts for Lake Erie, featuring buoy data, wave height trends, and 5-day weather forecasts from the National Weather Service. Simply tap on the map to view spot-specific forecasts and stay up-to-date with current weather conditions, making it a must-have for boaters and water enthusiasts.

NOAA Marine Forecast & Weather

NWS Marine Weather Forecast

$1.99

Get accurate marine weather forecasts, including wind, waves, and tides, to plan your next boating trip with ease and safety in mind. Stay informed about changing weather conditions and make informed decisions on the water. Download now for a worry-free boating experience.

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!

WDIV 4Warn Weather

From WDIV & ClickOnDetroit.com

Free

Stay ahead of severe weather with real-time alerts, interactive radar, and hourly forecasts on your phone. Be prepared for any conditions with personalized alerts and stay safe with up-to-date weather information.

Boating Weather

by Blue Whale Apps Inc

$1.99

Get accurate marine forecasts with this intuitive Boating Weather app for iPhone and iPod Touch. Check wind speed, wave height, and surf forecasts from the National Weather Service before your boating adventures. Don't miss out on updated features - update or reinstall the app for smooth sailing ahead.

WKYC Weather

by Tegna Inc.

Free

Get real-time weather updates for northeast Ohio with live HD radar, hourly forecasts, severe weather alerts, and personalized location tracking. Stay informed and safe with instant alerts from WKYC's Channel 3 Weather team.

PredictWind — Marine Forecasts

#1 in Marine Weather Forecasts

Free

Get accurate marine forecasts for planning your sailing trips with real-time wind and weather data, route planning tools, tropical cyclone tracking, and customizable alerts. Stay safe and informed on the water with PredictWind – try it out now!

Navionics® Boating

Nautical and fishing charts

Free

Experience detailed nautical and fishing charts on your mobile device with offline access and a range of features through this must-have Boating app. Get expertly detailed charts for cruising, fishing, sailing, and diving – perfect for all your water activities. Try it free for a limited time and unlock advanced features with a yearly subscription.

Wavve Boating: GPS, Map, Chart

Navigation, Charts, Tides, Map

Free

Enhance your boating experience with our marine GPS app - offering simplified navigation, customizable nautical charts, tidal information, weather updates, and a community-based platform for sharing knowledge. Join our fast-growing community today and enjoy a free trial to explore all the features. For more information, visit our website.

StormTracker 6 - Weather First

by LIN Television Corporation

Free

Stay ahead of the weather with StormTracker 6 - Weather First. Get accurate hour-by-hour forecasts and real-time alerts customized to your location. Stay informed and safe with interactive radar, alerts for severe weather, and the latest updates from the StormTracker 6 Team.

Minnesota Lakes Fishing Charts

Same detail as a Chart Plotter

$9.99

This application provides detailed marine and outdoor maps, weather forecasts, and navigation tools, allowing users to explore and track their routes, waypoints, and fishing spots, even without mobile coverage. With features like GPS tracking, route planning, and a community of over 200,000 captains, it's an essential tool for boaters and fishermen to enhance their experience on the water.

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.

Simrad: Companion for Boaters

Great nautical charts

Free

Experience detailed nautical charts, weather updates, route planning, and GPS functionality with this boater's companion app. Activate and register your Simrad Chartplotter, access a free C-MAP Chart Viewer, use Autorouting™, save personal waypoints, track recordings, and explore marine points of interest. Stay informed with marine weather forecasts and customize your charts for seamless navigation.

Lowrance: app for anglers

Great fishing charts

Free

The ultimate fishing companion app for anglers, offering detailed C-MAP® charts for easy trip planning, waypoint management, and fishing spot discovery. Sync seamlessly with Lowrance devices, access offline maps, and enjoy features like Autorouting™, anchor alerts, and data review for a successful fishing experience. Start enhancing your fishing adventures today!

FOX 17 Weather – West Michigan

by E.W. Scripps Company

Free

Get the most accurate weather updates with a high-resolution radar, satellite imagery, hourly forecasts, and severe weather alerts on the FOX 17 Weather App for West Michigan. Stay safe and informed with real-time weather data at your fingertips.

Waterway Guide

Trusted Boating Resource

Free

A trusted boating resource optimized for mobile devices, providing detailed points of interest on marinas, anchorages, and navigation alerts. Stay informed on hazards, engage with a community of boaters, and access a Skipper's Handbook for trip planning. Find and filter marinas based on preferences with ease. Access verified comments, reviews, and real-time navigation updates while on the water.