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Best Ndbc Apps

106+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated September 2026

With an average user rating of 4.5★, the ndbc category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 106+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Ndbc Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1NOAA Buoys Live Marine WeatherNOAA Buoys Live Marine WeatherFree4.4★ (564)YesYesSep 2026
2Marine Weather Forecast ProMarine Weather Forecast ProFree4.7★ (16K)NoYesSep 2026
3NOAA Marine Forecast: BuoycastNOAA Marine Forecast: BuoycastFree4.6★ (14K)YesYesSep 2026
4NOAA Buoy Reports & Ship DataNOAA Buoy Reports & Ship DataFree4.7★ (2.4K)YesYesSep 2026
5Buoy Finder NOAA NDBCBuoy Finder NOAA NDBCFree4.3★ (194)YesYesAug 2026
6NNPPD MobileNNPPD MobileFree—NoNoMay 2026
7NBS BankNBS BankFree—NoNoMay 2026
8NACAC EngageNACAC EngageFree—NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Ndbc

NOAA Buoys Live Marine Weather#1

NOAA Buoys Live Marine Weather by Andrea Bisegna

National Data Buoy Center
Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
4.4😐(564 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • ⭐ Years of reliable service
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🔍 Valuable buoy information
  • 🌊 Live views of conditions
  • 📈 Accurate data models

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Ads despite premium subscription
  • 🚫 Inability to access key information
  • 🔍 Missing buoy data
  • 🔀 Frequent app updates causing issues
  • 🗺️ Overly broad coverage area
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
#84in 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#3

NOAA Marine Forecast: Buoycast by Skipjack Studios, LLC

Buoy Weather, Waves & Tides
Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.6😊(14K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#93in Weather
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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

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FAQ about Ndbc

What are the best ndbc apps for iPhone?
NOAA Buoys Live Marine Weather tops our ndbc apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 564 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top ndbc apps we rank are free to download, including NOAA Buoys Live Marine Weather and Marine Weather Forecast Pro.
NOAA Buoys Live Marine Weather shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 106+ ndbc apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The app provides real-time marine weather data from NOAA buoys, including current conditions, sunrise/sunset times, wind direction and speed, wave direction and height, air and water temperature, and atmospheric pressure. It displays all available data from the source buoy.
You can search for weather buoys by name, description, region, US state, or by using your device's geolocation services to find buoys based on your current latitude and longitude. The app also features a map view to see all available buoys.

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