Best Rip Current Apps

Beach Report: Tides & Forecast

Surf, Water Temp & Flags

Free

Get real-time beach safety information, including flag status, water temperature, wave height, and rip-current risk. Access multi-day forecasts, tide times, and detailed guides for over 500 coastal destinations. Plan your perfect beach day with confidence.

Swim Safe PR

by Compania de Turismo de Puerto Rico Inc

Free

Check live ocean conditions and rip current risk levels at Puerto Rico's beaches before you go. Get real-time data, flag system information, and safety recommendations to make informed decisions for a safer beach experience.

Beach Buddy App

The only beach app you need!

Free

Discover the best beaches with real-time information on surf, tides, weather, and marine hazards. Get alerts for shark activity and rip currents to ensure a safe and enjoyable day by the ocean.

Surf Forecast & Report: Quiver

Waves, Swell, Tides & Wind

Free

Get personalized surf forecasts and alerts based on your past sessions. Log your surf, track conditions, and receive notifications when your favorite spots are firing. Pro features offer advanced insights like board recommendations and custom surf call verdicts.

NJ Beaches

Live beach crowds & conditions

Free

Avoid crowded beaches with real-time crowd status for over 35 New Jersey beaches. Get live updates on conditions, water temperature, wave height, and more. Find your perfect beach based on current crowds and weather.

Alabama Beach Flag

by William Christopher Daniel Dickens

$2.99

Get real-time beach flag conditions, weather alerts, and safety information for Alabama's Gulf Coast. Essential for making informed decisions before entering the water at popular destinations like Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.

Fido My Account

Track data usage & pay bills

Free

Manage your mobile account, track data usage, and pay bills with ease. This app allows you to customize your plan, manage SIM cards, and access support 24/7. It also offers exclusive banking offers and travel features.

What Can Kill Me

Know the hazards before you go

Free

This app displays reported hazards and live agency warnings on a map to help you avoid dangers. It provides guidance on how to handle various risks and allows you to share your safety status with trusted contacts. Plan ahead with offline maps and location tools.

Coasti

Is it a beach day?

Free

This app provides a simple yes/no answer to whether it's a good day for the beach. It analyzes various conditions like flags, wind, surf, tides, UV, and water quality to give you a clear verdict and suggest the best times to go. You can also save favorite beaches and receive alerts for changes.

Tideline: Tide Forecasts

NOAA tide forecasts & widgets

Free

This app provides accurate tide forecasts for over 400 US coastal stations and the Great Lakes, powered by official NOAA data. It offers a clean interface with real-time conditions, home screen widgets, and extended forecasts for planning water activities.

ShoreScore: Beach Report

Know before you go

Free

This app provides a real-time score for beaches, integrating live weather, surf conditions, water quality, and storm radar. It offers a five-day outlook and the best times to visit, with a color-coded map of all beaches. Users can tap for detailed condition information and set alerts for ideal beach days.

Groundswell Safety

Beach & Trail Safety

Free

Check beach and trail conditions, active hazards, and community reports before outdoor adventures. Get official alerts and share your own safety observations. Combines official data with user-submitted insights for informed outdoor planning.