Best Marine Weather Forecast Apps

4.7😊(16K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#81in 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
🔍 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

NOAA Marine Forecast: Buoycast by Skipjack Studios, LLC

Buoy Weather, Waves & Tides

Strong Contender

4.6😊(14K ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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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.

What We Love

👍 Accurate and dependable forecasts
🚀 Essential for boating and fishing
💡 Provides critical weather and sea condition data
🤝 Responsive customer service

Room to Improve

🐛 Inconsistent data availability for some locations
🔍 Difficulty finding specific location data
💰 Aggressive upselling for paid version
📢 Too many ads in free version

NOAA Marine Weather & Forecast by ZipoApps

Predict wind, swell, and waves

Worth Considering

Windy.app — Wind, Tides, Radar

4.5😞(5K ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

#64in 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
👎 App no longer functioning properly
🐛 Frequent downtimes and outages

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Live buoy observationsNWS marine forecastsTide predictions

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.

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Detailed wind and weather forecastsReal-time wind and weather measurementsTide forecasts

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Intuitive map interfaceRobust offline modeSave favorite spots

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