Best Offshore Weather Apps &amp; Games

4.7😊(16K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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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 Buoys Live Marine Weather by Andrea Bisegna

National Data Buoy Center

Strong Contender

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

FishWeather: Marine Forecasts by WeatherFlow

Fish, Wind, Waves, and Tides

Worth Considering

Windy.app — Wind, Tides, Radar

4.7😊(5.2K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#45in Weather

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Get hyper-local weather forecasts tailored for fishing locations, combining proprietary sensor data with public marine forecasts. Access detailed information on wind, waves, tides, and more to plan your next fishing trip with confidence.

What We Love

👍 Accurate weather forecasts
🚀 Easy to use
💡 Detailed wind and wave information
🔍 Helpful for planning fishing/boating trips
👍 Reliable and consistent performance

Room to Improve

🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
💰 Paid subscription required for full features
🔍 Limited location coverage in some areas
🔍 Missing some desired features (e.g. water temperature)

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Live buoy observationsNWS marine forecastsTide predictions

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NWS Marine Weather Forecast

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Access detailed marine weather forecasts by tapping on any location on the map. Get spot-specific information on weather, wind, waves, advisories, and offshore synopses. Includes hourly tide forecasts with interactive graphs for various coastal and Great Lakes regions.

Spot specific marine weather forecastsWind and wave conditionsSevere weather advisories

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