Best Oceanography Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

The best oceanography apps on iPhone average 3.4★ across 249+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated August 2026.

Compare top Oceanography Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Operational OceanographyOperational OceanographyFree2.7★ (3)NoNoMay 2026
2NOAA Buoy Reports & Ship DataNOAA Buoy Reports & Ship DataFree4.7★ (2.4K)YesYesAug 2026
3Marine BiologyMarine BiologyFree4.6★ (51)NoYesAug 2026
4You're BitYou're BitFree was $14.99NoYesAug 2026
5FishTrack - Charts & ForecastsFishTrack - Charts & ForecastsFree4.6★ (6.2K)YesYesAug 2026
6PH TIDESPH TIDESFreeNoNoAug 2026
7OOS2025OOS2025FreeNoNoMay 2026
8Nortek - ECONortek - ECOFreeNoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Oceanography

Operational Oceanography#1

Operational Oceanography by John Werth

Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
2.7(3 ratings)
Free
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This app supports observational oceanography and marine species management, focusing on endangered species. It incorporates training, research, and development, with a key feature being in-field data entry for tracking and environmental law enforcement.

NOAA Buoy Reports & Ship Data#2

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

Marine Wind, Wave & Sea Temps
Strong Contender
☀️ 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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 More data needed
  • 🐛 Incomplete and inaccurate
  • 🐛 Wave height data not working
Marine Biology#3

Marine Biology by Forwa Elade Wunde

Mater Marine Biology with ease
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.6(51 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Master marine biology with engaging quizzes covering a wide range of topics, from oceanography to conservation. This app is designed for students, professionals, and enthusiasts looking to expand their knowledge of marine life and ecosystems.

More Oceanography apps to explore

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You're Bit
You're Bit
You're Bit
by Benjamin Zarkiewicz
Free
$14.99 | 100% OFF
⚽ Sports
(0)
5
FishTrack - Charts & Forecasts
FishTrack - Charts & Forecasts
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.

Cloud-free Sea Surface Temperature (SST) chartsGlobal satellite imagery (water temp, color, currents)Tides and moon phase data
☀️ Weather
(6.2K)
free with in-app purchases
6
PH TIDES
PH TIDES
PH TIDES
by Mark Allan Jay Jumeras
Free
☀️ Weather
(0)
7
OOS2025
OOS2025
OOS2025
One Ocean Science Congress
Free
📚 Education
(0)
8
Nortek - ECO
Nortek - ECO
Nortek - ECO
by Nortek AS
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
9
BreakIQ: Fishing Forecast
BreakIQ: Fishing Forecast
BreakIQ: Fishing Forecast
Offshore fishing intelligence
Free
⚽ Sports
(0)
10
Ocean Explore
Ocean Explore
Ocean Explore
by Danil Beltsiukou
Free
📚 Education
(0)
11
MARINElife
MARINElife
MARINElife
Marine Wildlife Research
Free
📚 Education
(0)
12
Ocean Pavilion
Ocean Pavilion
Ocean Pavilion
by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
13
SeaSat
SeaSat
SeaSat
by Proambiente SCRL
Free

Access near real-time data on Sea Surface Temperature, water transparency, and chlorophyll concentration directly on your smartphone. This application provides essential environmental information for users interested in marine conditions.

Sea Surface Temperature dataWater transparency informationChlorophyll concentration readings
🗺️ Navigation
(2)
free
14
Oceanus - AI Ocean Wildlife
Oceanus - AI Ocean Wildlife
Oceanus - AI Ocean Wildlife
AI marine species identifier
Free
📚 Education
(0)
15
AK Marine Science Symposium
AK Marine Science Symposium
AK Marine Science Symposium
by North Pacific Research Board
Free

This app serves as a digital hub for a prominent marine research conference, facilitating discussions on the latest scientific findings in Alaskan waters. It connects scientists, educators, resource managers, students, and the public.

Connects researchers and publicDiscusses Alaskan marine researchInformation on annual conference
💼 Business
(1)
free
16
FinFinder
FinFinder
FinFinder
Identify whales and dolphins
Free
📚 Education
(0)
17
Ocean Canada Map
Ocean Canada Map
Ocean Canada Map
AR ocean exploration in Canada
Free

Explore Canada's marine conservation areas through augmented reality and immersive 360° videos. Discover diverse species, learn about climate change, and understand Inuit-led conservation efforts. Available in English, French, and Inuktitut.

Interactive AR journeys to marine protected areasImmersive 360° video experiencesResources in English, French, and Inuktitut
📚 Education
(0)
free
18
Ocean Insight
Ocean Insight
Ocean Insight
Daily Marine Discovery
Free
📚 Education
(0)
19
OceanEyes
OceanEyes
OceanEyes
OceanEyes
Free
📚 Education
(0)
20
CERF 2023
CERF 2023
CERF 2023
by Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation
Free
📚 Education
(0)

FAQ about Oceanography

What are the best oceanography apps for iPhone?
Operational Oceanography tops our oceanography apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 2.7-star average from 3 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top oceanography apps we rank are free to download, including Operational Oceanography and NOAA Buoy Reports & Ship Data.
Operational Oceanography has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ oceanography apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Operational Oceanography is a regional, multi-institutional Centre of Excellence focused on observational oceanography, applied research, and species management, particularly for endangered species. It aims to develop in-situ monitoring and incorporate training, education, and scientific research.
Operational Oceanography is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.