Best Operational Oceanography Apps

215+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our operational oceanography list covers 215+ iPhone apps updated through May 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Operational Oceanography Apps (May 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Operational OceanographyOperational OceanographyFree2.7★ (3)NoNoMay 2026
2Windy.com — Погодный радарWindy.com — Погодный радарFree4.8★ (78K)NoYesJul 2026
3Fishing Points: Map & ForecastFishing Points: Map & ForecastFree4.7★ (31K)YesYesJul 2026
4Windy - 실시간 날씨 예보. 바람 및 파도 정보Windy - 실시간 날씨 예보. 바람 및 파도 정보Free4.7★ (72K)NoYesJul 2026
5Aqua Map BoatingAqua Map BoatingFree4.7★ (13K)NoYesJul 2026
6i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gpsi-Boating: Marine Charts & GpsFree4.5★ (14K)NoYesJul 2026
7PredictWind — Marine ForecastsPredictWind — Marine ForecastsFree4.8★ (33K)NoYesJul 2026
8MarineTraffic - Ship TrackingMarineTraffic - Ship TrackingFree4.7★ (65K)YesYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Operational 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.

Windy.com — Погодный радар#2

Windy.com — Погодный радар by Windyty, SE

Погода, радар и дождь
Strong Contender
☀️ Weather
4.8😊(78K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#10in Weather
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This app offers advanced weather forecasting with over 50 detailed maps and 15 weather models, including live radar, satellite imagery, and hurricane tracking. It provides customizable alerts for storms, wind, and snow, making it ideal for outdoor activities and aviation.

What We Love

  • 🌊 Accurate weather forecasts
  • 🌍 Comprehensive global coverage
  • 🔍 Detailed weather data and models
  • 🛥️ Useful for marine/sailing activities

Room to Improve

  • 🤯 Overwhelming number of features and options
  • 🔍 Small text and cluttered interface on mobile
  • 🤖 Occasional app crashes or stability issues
Fishing Points: Map & Forecast#3

Fishing Points: Map & Forecast by Fishing Points d.o.o.

Find Best Tides Times to Fish
Worth Considering
⚽ Sports
4.7😊(31K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#63in Sports
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🗺️ Helpful mapping features
  • 📊 Detailed fishing data
  • 🔍 Accurate weather and tide information

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate fish activity forecasts
  • 🗺️ Lacking detailed lake/river maps
  • 💰 Premium features too expensive

More Operational Oceanography apps to explore

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Windy - 실시간 날씨 예보. 바람 및 파도 정보
Windy - 실시간 날씨 예보. 바람 및 파도 정보
Windy - 실시간 날씨 예보. 바람 및 파도 정보
#1 해양 날씨, 바람 및 파도
Free

This app provides detailed wind, wave, and weather forecasts for various outdoor activities. It offers historical data, real-time alerts, and a community feature for sharing conditions. Ideal for surfers, sailors, and other wind sports enthusiasts.

Wind report, forecast, and statisticsWind alert and storm warningsWeather history (2012-2024)
☀️ Weather
(72K)
freemium
5
Aqua Map Boating
Aqua Map Boating
Aqua Map Boating
Marine navigation and fishing
Free

This app provides official, weekly updated nautical charts for marine navigation. It allows for offline map downloads, GPS track recording, and integration with onboard instruments. Enhance your boating safety and experience with advanced features like weather forecasts and AIS collision detection.

Official NOAA nautical chartsOffline map downloadsGPS track recording
🗺️ Navigation
(13K)
free with in-app purchases
6
i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps
i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps
i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps
Lake Maps & Fishing Spots
Free

Navigate waterways with detailed marine charts and GPS. Features include route planning, voice-guided navigation, tide and current predictions, and track recording. Offers extensive map coverage for various regions and inland rivers.

Detailed vector marine chartsRoute planning and editingVoice-guided navigation
🗺️ Navigation
(14K)
free with in-app purchases
7
PredictWind — Marine Forecasts
PredictWind — Marine Forecasts
PredictWind — Marine Forecasts
#1 in Marine Weather Forecasts
Free

Get accurate marine weather forecasts and powerful tools for wind, waves, and currents. Plan your trips with routing and departure planning features, and stay informed with live observations and alerts. Ideal for all marine activities.

Accurate marine weather forecastsWind, wave, and current dataWeather routing and departure planning
☀️ Weather
(33K)
free with in-app purchases
8
MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking
MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking
MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking
World's #1 ship 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.

Live vessel tracking worldwideShip positions and movementsVoyage history and key events
✈️ Travel
(65K)
free with in-app purchases
9
iNavX: Marine Navigation
iNavX: Marine Navigation
iNavX: Marine Navigation
Sailing & Boating Chartplotter
Free

This app provides comprehensive marine navigation tools, including worldwide chart coverage, weather forecasts, and AIS integration. It allows users to plan routes, track their position, and connect with onboard instruments for a complete boating experience.

Worldwide marine chart accessReal-time GPS plottingWaypoint and route management
🗺️ Navigation
(21K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Navionics® Boating
Navionics® Boating
Navionics® Boating
Nautical and fishing charts
Free

Access detailed nautical charts and advanced boating features offline on your mobile device. Plan trips with dock-to-dock guidance, check weather and tides, and connect with a community of boaters. Ideal for cruising, fishing, sailing, and diving.

Offline nautical chartsHD bathymetry mapsDock-to-dock route planning
🗺️ Navigation
(2.3K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports
Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports
Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports
Forecasts, Cams, Wind, & Tide
Free

This app provides detailed surf forecasts, live conditions, and expert analysis to help surfers plan their sessions. Access over 1000 live cams worldwide, hourly data on wave height, wind, and tide, and track your progress with session logging. Premium members receive exclusive discounts and giveaways.

Global live surf camsHourly condition dataExpert surf reports
☀️ Weather
(30K)
freemium
12
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
(6K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Pro Angler - Fishing App
Pro Angler - Fishing App
Pro Angler - Fishing App
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.

110,000+ Fishing Hot SpotsMarine Weather & TidesAngler Fish Species Guide
⚽ Sports
(6.1K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Buoycast: NOAA Buoys & Weather
Buoycast: NOAA Buoys & Weather
Buoycast: NOAA Buoys & Weather
Marine Forecast, 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.

Real-time buoy observationsNOAA marine forecastsTide predictions
☀️ Weather
(14K)
freemium
15
Fishbox рыбалка: прогноз клева
Fishbox рыбалка: прогноз клева
Fishbox рыбалка: прогноз клева
Get Spots Map, Weather, Times
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.

Interactive fishing mapsReal-time weather and bite forecastsAI-powered bait and lure recommendations
⚽ Sports
(36K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Savvy Navvy: Boat Navigation
Savvy Navvy: Boat Navigation
Savvy Navvy: Boat Navigation
GPS, Nautical Charts, Boating
Free

This app provides comprehensive marine navigation, integrating charts, weather, tides, and GPS tracking. It simplifies route planning and offers real-time safety data to ensure confident and enjoyable time on the water for various boating activities.

Clutter-free nautical chartsSmart route planning with weather and tide integrationReal-time GPS tracking
🗺️ Navigation
(7.6K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Marine Weather Forecast Pro
Marine Weather Forecast Pro
Marine Weather Forecast Pro
NOAA Marine Weather Forecast
Free

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.

Real-time marine buoy data5-day NWS marine weather forecastHistorical wave trend reports
☀️ Weather
(16K)
freemium
18
WillyWeather
WillyWeather
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.

Hyper-local weather forecastsInteractive rainfall radarDetailed tide and swell data
☀️ Weather
(22K)
free with in-app purchases
19
FishWeather: Marine Forecasts
FishWeather: Marine Forecasts
FishWeather: Marine Forecasts
Fish, Wind, Waves, and Tides
Free

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.

Hyper-local weather observationsProprietary Tempest Weather SystemsNearcast AI-enhanced forecasts
☀️ Weather
(5K)
free with in-app purchases
20
NOAA Weather Radar Live Map
NOAA Weather Radar Live Map
NOAA Weather Radar Live Map
Hurricane Tracker, Rain Alarm
Free

Get real-time weather forecasts, severe weather alerts, and detailed weather maps. Track storms, hurricanes, and precipitation with hourly and daily predictions. Stay informed about air quality, wind, and temperature for your location and worldwide.

Real-time weather radar mapsHourly and daily forecastsSevere weather alerts (tornadoes, hurricanes)
☀️ Weather
(11K)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Operational Oceanography

What are the best operational oceanography apps for iPhone?
Operational Oceanography tops our operational oceanography apps ranking as of May 2026, with a 2.7-star average from 3 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top operational oceanography apps we rank are free to download, including Operational Oceanography and Windy.com — Погодный радар.
Operational Oceanography has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of May 2026.
We track 215+ operational oceanography apps on the iOS App Store as of May 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.