Best Ocean Currents Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

The best ocean currents apps on iPhone average 4.7★ across 250+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated November 2026.

Compare top Ocean Currents Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Actual CurrentsActual CurrentsFree4.7★ (21)NoYesNov 2026
2Tides Near MeTides Near MeFree4.8★ (164K)NoYesNov 2026
3NOAA Marine Weather & ForecastNOAA Marine Weather & ForecastFree4.5★ (5K)YesYesNov 2026
4OceanConnectOceanConnectFree5.0★ (6)NoNoOct 2026
5Windy.app — Wind, Tides, RadarWindy.app — Wind, Tides, RadarFree4.7★ (73K)NoYesNov 2026
6RipChartsRipChartsFree4.8★ (492)NoYesNov 2026
7KernfitKernfitFree—NoNoOct 2026
8NOFO—AI Ocean ForecastsNOFO—AI Ocean ForecastsFree—NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Ocean Currents

Actual Currents#1

Actual Currents by Luka Catipovic

Tidal Current Visualization
Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
4.7(21 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Visualize real-time tidal currents with animated particles and a detailed heatmap on an interactive nautical map. Plan your trips with confidence by scrubbing through time to see how currents change throughout the day, with options for global ocean currents and wind overlays.

Tides Near Me#2

Tides Near Me by Shelter Island Mapping Company, LLC

Tide Charts, Currents & Depth
Strong Contender
☀️ Weather
4.8😊(164K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#42in Weather
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Get tide charts and current predictions worldwide. See water levels, high/low tide times, and sun/moon data at a glance. Plan your outdoor activities with ease.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simplicity, no ads or unnecessary information
  • 👍 Accurate tide and location information
  • 👍 Useful for various activities like fishing, swimming, beach walks
  • 👍 Convenient and easy to use
  • 👍 Reliable and dependable

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate tide times in some locations
  • 🔍 Limited location coverage in some areas
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding and accessing certain locations
  • 🔍 Lack of visual tide charts or graphs
NOAA Marine Weather & Forecast#3

NOAA Marine Weather & Forecast by ZipoApps

Predict wind, swell, and waves
Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.5😞(5K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#47in 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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FAQ about Ocean Currents

What are the best ocean currents apps for iPhone?
Actual Currents tops our ocean currents apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 21 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top ocean currents apps we rank are free to download, including Actual Currents and Tides Near Me.
Actual Currents has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ ocean currents apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.