Best Noaa Weather Ocean Apps

223+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated September 2026

Finding the right noaa weather ocean apps can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 223+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Noaa Weather Ocean Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1NOAA Weather & TidesNOAA Weather & TidesFree4.5★ (403)YesYesSep 2026
2NOAA Marine Forecast: BuoycastNOAA Marine Forecast: BuoycastFree4.6★ (14K)YesYesSep 2026
3NOAA Buoy Reports & Ship DataNOAA Buoy Reports & Ship DataFree4.7★ (2.4K)YesYesSep 2026
4Marine Weather Forecast ProMarine Weather Forecast ProFree4.7★ (16K)NoYesSep 2026
5NOAA Marine Forecast & WeatherNOAA Marine Forecast & Weather$1.994.6★ (4.8K)NoNoSep 2026
6NOAA Buoys & Marine WeatherNOAA Buoys & Marine WeatherFree4.7★ (7)NoNoAug 2026
7Weather°Weather°Free5.0★ (2)YesNoSep 2026
8BuoyPro: NOAA Buoy WeatherBuoyPro: NOAA Buoy WeatherFree4.6★ (45)NoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Noaa Weather Ocean

NOAA Weather & Tides#1

NOAA Weather & Tides by Pandamonium Software LLC

Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
4.5😊(403 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Get accurate 7-day hyperlocal weather forecasts and current conditions for any location worldwide. Features include hourly forecasts, animated radar, hazardous weather alerts, and tide charts for US locations. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and those in areas with dynamic weather.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 👍 Better than Accu Weather
  • 📊 Good access to NOAA
  • 🔍 Detailed weather information
  • 🗺️ Specific area weather
  • ⚠️ Reliable weather alerts
  • 🔍 Attention to detail
  • 📈 Consistent and accurate
  • 🔍 Trustworthy information
  • 🔍 Straight from the data source

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App no longer works
  • 🔍 Hourly forecast not working
  • 🔍 Search function not working
  • 🔍 Radar issues
  • 🔍 Ads issues
  • 🔍 Locations outside USA unavailable
  • 🔍 No tides in weather and tides
  • 🔍 Obtrusive map
  • 🔍 Notifications not working
NOAA Marine Forecast: Buoycast#2

NOAA Marine Forecast: Buoycast by Skipjack Studios, LLC

Buoy Weather, Waves & Tides
Strong Contender
☀️ Weather
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 Buoy Reports & Ship Data#3

NOAA Buoy Reports & Ship Data by Juggernaut Technology, Inc.

Marine Wind, Wave & Sea Temps
Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.7😊(2.4K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Access detailed buoy and ship observation data without weather forecasts or tide information. View current conditions, historical trends, and storm locations on an intuitive map. Monitor your favorite locations with customizable widgets.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Critical infrastructure
  • 🚀 Excellent source of sea conditions
  • 🚀 Valuable buoy information
  • 👍 Plenty of information
  • 👍 Great app
  • 👍 Useful and easy
  • 👍 Quick and accurate
  • 👍 Outstanding service
  • 👍 Intuitive chart-based
  • 👍 Informative

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 More data needed
  • 🐛 Incomplete and inaccurate
  • 🐛 Wave height data not working
  • 🐛 No buoy reports
  • 🐛 No wave data
  • 🐛 No data available
  • 🐛 Clunky interface

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FAQ about Noaa Weather Ocean

What are the best noaa weather ocean apps for iPhone?
NOAA Weather & Tides tops our noaa weather ocean apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 403 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 17 of the top noaa weather ocean apps we rank are free to download, including NOAA Weather & Tides and NOAA Marine Forecast: Buoycast.
NOAA Weather & Tides shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 223+ noaa weather ocean apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app provides real-time 7-day hyperlocal weather forecasts and current conditions for locations worldwide. It uses NOAA NWS data and offers point forecasts for precise weather information, considering factors like altitude.
Key features include 7-day hyperlocal forecasts, current conditions, hourly forecasts, animated radar and cloud cover imagery over Google Maps, hazardous weather alerts, and tide charts for US locations. It also supports saving favorite locations and has a Notification Center widget.