Best Marine Weather Apps

245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated August 2026

The best marine weather apps on iPhone average 4.3★ across 245+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated August 2026.

Compare top 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
3Windy.app — Wind, Tides, RadarWindy.app — Wind, Tides, RadarFree4.7★ (73K)NoYesAug 2026
4BoatUS - Boat Weather & TidesBoatUS - Boat Weather & TidesFree4.8★ (58K)NoNoAug 2026
5Buoycast: NOAA Buoys & WeatherBuoycast: NOAA Buoys & WeatherFree4.6★ (14K)YesYesAug 2026
6Marine Weather and TidesMarine Weather and TidesFree4.5★ (50)YesYesAug 2026
7PredictWind — Marine ForecastsPredictWind — Marine ForecastsFree4.8★ (33K)NoYesAug 2026
8Windfinder: Wind & Weather mapWindfinder: Wind & Weather mapFree4.8★ (61K)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for 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
#79in 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
#67in 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
Windy.app — Wind, Tides, Radar#3

Windy.app — Wind, Tides, Radar by Windy Weather World Inc

#1 Fishing, boating & sailing
Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.7😊(73K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#3in Weather
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This app provides detailed wind, wave, and weather forecasts for various outdoor activities. It offers historical data, real-time alerts, and a community feature for sharing conditions. Ideal for surfers, sailors, and other wind sports enthusiasts.

What We Love

  • 🌊 Accurate wind and weather forecasts
  • 🔍 Ability to compare multiple weather models
  • 🗺️ Detailed and customizable map views
  • 🛥️ Useful for sailing, fishing, and other water sports

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription fees
  • 🤔 Confusing user interface for casual users
  • 🔒 Difficulty cancelling subscriptions

More Marine Weather apps to explore

4
BoatUS - Boat Weather & Tides
BoatUS - Boat Weather & Tides
BoatUS - Boat Weather & Tides
24/7 Boat Towing & Insurance
Free

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.

24/7 towing assistanceBoating forecasts (weather & tides)Small craft advisories
☀️ Weather
(58K)
free with in-app purchases
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
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
7
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
8
Windfinder: Wind & Weather map
Windfinder: Wind & Weather map
Windfinder: Wind & Weather map
Tides, waves & storm forecast
Free

Get detailed wind, wave, tide, and weather forecasts for over 160,000 locations worldwide. Access real-time measurements from thousands of weather stations and animated wind maps for a global overview. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals needing precise weather data.

Detailed wind and weather forecastsReal-time wind and weather measurementsTide forecasts
☀️ Weather
(61K)
freemium
9
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
10
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
11
ReefCast Marine Weather
ReefCast Marine Weather
ReefCast Marine Weather
7-Day Marine Weather Forecasts
Free

Provides highly accurate marine weather forecasts with a proprietary interactive model. Offers detailed wind, wave, and buoy data to help users plan outdoor activities on the water.

Proprietary interactive weather modelEnsemble model for forecast confidence7-day marine forecasts
☀️ Weather
(1)
freemium
12
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
13
Tide Alert (NOAA) - Tide Chart
Tide Alert (NOAA) - Tide Chart
Tide Alert (NOAA) - Tide Chart
NOAA tide table, wind & swell
Free

Get accurate tide predictions, lunar phases, and weather data with personalized alerts. Features offline access, customizable charts, and Apple Watch integration. Ideal for anyone who enjoys coastal activities.

Personalized high and low tide alertsOffline tide informationLunar phase calendar
☀️ Weather
(44K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Spearo: Spearfishing Weather
Spearo: Spearfishing Weather
Spearo: Spearfishing Weather
Sea & tide forecast: go/no-go
Free

Get a clear go/no-go verdict for spearfishing and freediving with consolidated sea conditions. Predicts water visibility, tides, swell, wind, and temperature for over 1,100 coastal cities.

Go/no-go dive verdictWater visibility forecastTides, swell, wind, temperature curves
☀️ Weather
(2)
free
15
Boat or Nope
Boat or Nope
Boat or Nope
Marine weather, one clear call
Free

This app simplifies marine weather forecasts into a clear, boat-specific recommendation: Go, Caution, No-Go, or Incomplete. Set your comfort limits and outing duration to see how the forecast aligns with your needs for coastal locations.

Boat-specific weather calls (Go, Caution, No-Go)Customizable wind and wave comfort limitsSet desired outing duration
☀️ Weather
(2)
free
16
Simply The Weather
Simply The Weather
Simply The Weather
No Ads, Simply The Weather!
Free

Get current weather conditions, forecasts, and alerts for any U.S. location. This app provides data from the National Weather Service and does not track users or display advertisements.

Current weather conditionsFuture forecastsWeather alerts
☀️ Weather
(1)
free
17
NOAA Weather Unofficial
NOAA Weather Unofficial
NOAA Weather Unofficial
NWS Radar, Alerts & Forecast
Free

Get real-time weather data, forecasts, and alerts directly from the National Weather Service and NOAA. Features live radar, satellite imagery, tide predictions, and home screen widgets. Prioritizes privacy with no ads or tracking.

Live weather conditions and 8-day forecastAnimated NEXRAD radar and GOES satellite imageryReal-time NWS severe weather alerts with push notifications
☀️ Weather
(3)
free
18
NOAA Marine Weather Community
NOAA Marine Weather Community
NOAA Marine Weather Community
Community App Using NOAA Buoys
Free
☀️ Weather
(0)
19
DISL ARCOS
DISL ARCOS
DISL ARCOS
Mobile Bay Observing System
Free

Access real-time environmental monitoring data collected since 2003 for Mobile Bay. Understand complex ecosystems and aid decision-making for natural disasters, economic enhancement, and environmental protection.

Real-time environmental dataMeteorological dataHydrographic data
☀️ Weather
(3)
free
20
Pilot Charts
Pilot Charts
Pilot Charts
Prevailing Weather Conditions.
$5.99

Access historical wind and wave data for oceans worldwide, presented in monthly charts. Explore conditions for the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, with additional regions available for free download.

Monthly wind and wave condition chartsOceanic data for Atlantic, Pacific, Indian OceansHistorical data from the last century
☀️ Weather
(3)
paid

FAQ about Marine Weather

What are the best marine weather apps for iPhone?
Marine Weather Forecast Pro tops our 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.
Yes — 18 of the top marine weather apps we rank are free to download, including Marine Weather Forecast Pro and NOAA Marine Weather & Forecast.
Marine Weather Forecast Pro has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 245+ 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.

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