Best Weather Forecast Nautical Apps

4.6😊(14K ratings)

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#85in Weather

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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.

What We Love

👍 Accurate and dependable forecasts
🚀 Essential for boating and fishing
💡 Provides critical weather and sea condition data
🤝 Responsive customer service

Room to Improve

🐛 Inconsistent data availability for some locations
🔍 Difficulty finding specific location data
💰 Aggressive upselling for paid version
📢 Too many ads in free version

Nautical Charts & Maps by LW Brands, LLC

Nautical Charts & Marine Maps

Strong Contender

🗺️ Navigation

4.6😐(3.8K ratings)

$8.99

#30in Navigation

Access NOAA Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) for offline marine navigation. View detailed information like buoys, depths, and port features. Overlay NOAA weather maps including radar, sea temperature, and wind data.

What We Love

👍 Easy to use
🚀 Good performance
💡 Useful for planning and navigation
🗺️ Detailed charts
💰 Good value for money

Room to Improve

🐛 Crashes and stability issues
🗺️ Limited chart coverage
🔍 Lack of advanced features (plotting, routing, etc.)
🔍 Poor user interface and interactivity
💰 Overpriced in some cases

Weather° by Amit Lakhani

Weather

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NWS Weather: Deep Weather

2.6(5 ratings)

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Get accurate, real-time weather forecasts and detailed indicators like humidity, UV index, and air quality. Track rain, snow, and storms with advanced radar maps and receive timely alerts for severe weather. Stay informed with expert weather news and global condition updates.

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Customizable marine forecast dashboardLive weather radar with storm trackingDetailed tide charts and feeding times

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Spot specific marine weather forecastsWind and wave conditionsSevere weather advisories

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Interactive global weather mapMinute-by-minute condition changesWind speed and direction forecasts

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Download GRIB filesView weather routesAccess forecast models

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Predict wind, swell, and waves

Accurate wind, wave, and weather predictionsIntuitive wind, wave, and weather chartsStation search with custom suggestions

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Marine Weather and Tides

Hourly swell and wind wave reportsCurrents forecastWater temperature

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Fish, Wind, Waves, and Tides

Hyper-local weather observationsProprietary Tempest Weather SystemsNearcast AI-enhanced forecasts

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.

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Interactive forecast map with swipe controlMultiple weather data types and forecast modelsDetailed weather graphs with comparison function

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Live weather radar mapsAccurate hourly and daily forecasts30-day weather outlook

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Wave height and direction trackingDetailed swell analysis10-day hourly weather forecasts

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Real Time Marine Forecast

Marine zones on mapRegional marine zonesMarine zones table view

Access real-time marine weather forecasts for various regions including the Great Lakes, Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf of Mexico. View detailed 7-day forecasts for selected stations on a map or in a table format.

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NOAA Buoys - Charts & Weather

Live info on Nautical Charts

Real-time buoy dataTide predictions and moon phasesGlobal marine map overview

Access real-time maritime weather data from NOAA, including tides, wave height, wind, and temperature. Features a global map of buoys and detailed marine charts for planning nautical activities.

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