Best Nvs Explorer Apps

FishTrack - Charts & Forecasts

SST, tides, currents, & maps

Free

This app provides saltwater anglers with essential tools to locate fish. It combines cloud-free SST charts, satellite imagery, tides, currents, and marine weather forecasts into a layered interface. Users can mark hot spots, save data for offline use, and identify optimal fishing zones.

Fishing App - Pro Angler

Fish Identifier, Spots & Maps

Free

This comprehensive fishing application offers extensive data on fishing spots, marine weather, tide charts, and a detailed guide to global fish species. It provides local fishing reports, regulations, and navigation tools to enhance your angling experience, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned angler.

MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking

#1 Vessel Tracking App!

Free

Track vessels live worldwide using AIS data. View ship positions, movements, and voyage history with detailed vessel information and enhanced weather monitoring. Unlock advanced features for deeper visibility and extended coverage with a Pro plan.

Fishbox - Smart Fishing App

Spots Map, Lures, Baits, Knots

Free

This app is your ultimate fishing companion, offering interactive maps, real-time forecasts, and AI-powered insights to help you catch more fish. Discover optimal spots, learn expert techniques, and get personalized recommendations for baits and lures.

Wavve Boating: GPS, Map, Chart

Marine Navigation, Depth, Tide

Free

Navigate waterways with detailed nautical charts, tide predictions, and weather forecasts. Connect with a community of boaters to share points of interest and track friends on the water. Enjoy simplified GPS navigation tailored to your boat's draft.

NOAA Marine Forecast: Buoycast

Buoy Weather, 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.

Fishing Points: Map & Forecast

Find Best Tides Times to Fish

Free

This app helps anglers find the best times and locations to fish by providing detailed forecasts for tides, moon phases, weather, and marine conditions. It offers interactive maps to discover and save fishing spots, track routes, and access offline nautical charts, along with a catch logbook and fishing regulations.

WillyWeather

Accurate local weather

Free

This app provides highly localized weather forecasts, including detailed information on wind, rain, tides, and UV index. It processes and refines global weather data to offer precise predictions for thousands of specific locations across the US. Users can access interactive radar, satellite views, and real-time observational data.

Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping

GPS Navigation & Trail Maps

Free

Navigate any terrain with offline GPS maps, even without cell service. Explore a vast Map Store for hiking, biking, and travel, or import your own custom maps. Record tracks, add notes, and identify your location precisely.

NVS Tsunami Evacuation

by NANOOS-IOOSASSOCIATION

Free

This app displays tsunami evacuation zones along the Oregon and Washington coast. It allows users to map their home, work, or school to see if they are in a hazard zone and plan evacuation routes. It also shows critical locations like schools and government buildings.

Lowrance: app for anglers

Great fishing charts

Free

This app provides detailed fishing charts and navigation tools for anglers. Manage waypoints, discover new fishing spots, and plan trips with offline maps and autorouting. Sync data with your Lowrance devices for a seamless on-water experience.

Simrad: Companion for Boaters

Great nautical charts

Free

This app provides boaters with detailed nautical charts, weather forecasts, and route planning tools. It offers GPS navigation, track recording, and points of interest, with premium features like offline maps and advanced charting available through subscription.

CalTopo: Backcountry Mapping

Route Planning & Navigation

Free

Plan and navigate off-grid adventures with detailed offline maps and real-time weather forecasts. Trusted by professionals, this app offers seamless syncing and collaborative planning for backcountry pursuits.

Scuba Diving Computer Oceanic+

Freedive, Snorkel & Dive Log

Free

Transform your Apple Watch Ultra into a comprehensive dive computer for scuba, freediving, and snorkeling. Explore new locations with heatmaps, track your routes, organize underwater media, and share your adventures securely. Plan dives, monitor real-time data, and stay safe with advanced algorithms.

Rivercast: River Levels USA

NOAA Forecasts & Flood Alerts

Free

Monitor river levels, flow rates, and flood warnings with real-time data and forecasts. Get custom alerts for your favorite waterways and visualize trends with interactive graphs. Essential for anyone living, working, or recreating near water.

Earthquake - alerts and map

worldwide data and alerts

Free

Stay informed about seismic activity with real-time global earthquake data and customizable push notifications. Visualize events on an interactive map, access a historical catalog, and contribute to community reports. Includes tsunami bulletins and detailed event information.

Topo Maps+: Topographic Maps

Offline Maps & GPS Navigation

Free

Plan and execute backcountry adventures with offline topographic maps and GPS navigation. Features include route building, waypoints, land boundaries, and on-trail tools. Integrates with Apple Watch and CarPlay for seamless outdoor exploration.