Best Weather Forecast Nautical Apps

215+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
16 free apps
Updated May 2026

The best weather forecast nautical apps on iPhone average 4.6★ across 215+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated May 2026.

Top Picks for Weather Forecast Nautical

Windfinder Pro: Wind & Weather#1

Windfinder Pro: Wind & Weather by Windfinder.com

Tides, waves & storm forecast
Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
4.7😊(2.2K ratings)
$12.99In-App Purchases
#39in Weather
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Get detailed wind, wave, tide, and weather forecasts for over 160,000 locations worldwide. Real-time measurements from thousands of weather stations and animated wind maps help you plan your outdoor activities.

What We Love

  • 👍 Accurate wind and weather forecasts
  • 🚀 Helpful for planning outdoor activities
  • 💡 Useful for boating, fishing, and watersports
  • 🗺️ Detailed wind and weather maps

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional inaccuracies in forecasts
  • 🔀 Inconsistencies between standard and pro forecasts
  • 📱 Suboptimal user interface in recent updates
Buoycast: NOAA Marine Weather#2

Buoycast: NOAA Marine Weather by Skipjack Studios, LLC

Buoy Data, Marine Forecast
Strong Contender
☀️ Weather
4.6😊(13K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#90in 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
PredictWind — Marine Forecasts#3

PredictWind — Marine Forecasts by PredictWind Limited

#1 in Marine Weather Forecasts
Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.8😊(33K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#23in Weather
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Accurate weather forecasts
  • 🚀 Comprehensive data and features
  • 💡 Useful for sailing, fishing, and other outdoor activities
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional inaccuracies in weather predictions
  • 💰 Expensive subscription costs
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

More Weather Forecast Nautical apps to explore

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Weather ۬
Weather ۬
Weather ۬
The Forecast Channel & Network
Free

Get detailed local weather forecasts, including hourly and 10-day outlooks. Track rain, snow, and storms with live radar. Plan your day with information on wind, humidity, and UV index.

Hourly and 10-day forecastsLive precipitation radarStorm tracking (hurricanes, tornadoes)
☀️ Weather
(272K)
freemium
5
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
6
Nautical Charts & Maps
Nautical Charts & Maps
Nautical Charts & Maps
Nautical Charts & Marine Maps
$8.99

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.

NOAA Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC)Offline chart downloadsDetailed chart information
🗺️ Navigation
(3.7K)
free
7
Windfinder: Wind & Weather map
Windfinder: Wind & Weather map
Windfinder: Wind & Weather map
Tides, waves & storm forecast
Free

Get detailed wind, wave, tide, and weather forecasts for over 160,000 locations worldwide. Access real-time measurements from thousands of weather stations and animated wind maps for a global overview. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals needing precise weather data.

Detailed wind and weather forecastsReal-time wind and weather measurementsTide forecasts
☀️ Weather
(6.4K)
freemium
8
National Weather Forecast Data
National Weather Forecast Data
National Weather Forecast Data
NOAA Weather Point Forecast
Free

Access detailed weather forecasts from NOAA by tapping on a map. View 7-day forecasts, including summaries, wind, snow, and severe weather. Explore national weather service discussions and data from over 40,000 stations.

Interactive map for weather forecasts7-day NWS/NOAA spot forecastsNational Weather Service discussions
☀️ Weather
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
9
NWS Weather: Deep Weather
NWS Weather: Deep Weather
NWS Weather: Deep Weather
National Weather Service Data
Free

Gain in-depth meteorological insights and detailed reasoning behind your local weather forecast, sourced directly from NOAA/NWS experts. Understand the factors influencing weather changes to better anticipate and plan your activities. This app offers advanced weather details not commonly found elsewhere, presented in an easy-to-read format.

Detailed meteorological reasoningNational Weather Service Area Forecast DiscussionsAdvisories and warnings compilation
☀️ Weather
(4.5K)
freemium
10
eWeather HD - Weather & Alerts
eWeather HD - Weather & Alerts
eWeather HD - Weather & Alerts
All Weather data in one App
$3.99
$7.99 | 50% OFF

Get comprehensive weather forecasts, severe weather alerts, and environmental data. This app provides detailed hourly and multi-day forecasts, radar imagery, and information on air quality, tides, and astronomical events.

15-day and hourly forecastsSevere weather alertsHigh-resolution weather radar
☀️ Weather
(8.3K)
paid
11
Fishing Points: Map & Forecast
Fishing Points: Map & Forecast
Fishing Points: Map & Forecast
Find Best Tides Times to Fish
Free

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.

Fishing forecasts (tides, moon, weather, solunar)Detailed fishing maps (satellite, nautical, lake depth)Save and discover fishing spots and routes
⚽ Sports
(30K)
free with in-app purchases
12
NOAA Marine Forecast & Weather
NOAA Marine Forecast & Weather
NOAA Marine Forecast & Weather
NWS Marine Weather Forecast
$1.99

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
☀️ Weather
(4.8K)
paid
13
global storms
global storms
global storms
Worldwide Weather & Climate
Free

Access real-time severe weather alerts, including hurricanes, typhoons, and tornadoes. View worldwide animated satellite imagery, marine data, and US radar. Track global climate and space weather phenomena.

Hurricane, typhoon, and tropical storm trackingWorldwide animated satellite viewsMarine weather information
☀️ Weather
(13K)
free with in-app purchases
14
HeyWeather: Accurate Forecast
HeyWeather: Accurate Forecast
HeyWeather: Accurate Forecast
Weather Maps, Alerts, Widgets
Free

Get detailed, personalized weather forecasts with customizable widgets and real-time notifications. Explore interactive weather maps, track air quality, and view astronomical data. Supports multiple languages and accessibility features.

16-day daily and 400-hour hourly forecastsInteractive radar and weather mapsCustomizable home and lock screen widgets
☀️ Weather
(5.8K)
freemium
15
National Weather
National Weather
National Weather
Accurate NOAA Weather and Rain
Free

Access highly accurate local weather forecasts, radar, and satellite imagery. Receive rain alerts, view detailed weather charts, and get sunrise/sunset times. This app provides comprehensive weather data for the United States.

Powerful radar viewRain alert notificationsHome screen weather widget
☀️ Weather
(6.5K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Weather - Weather forecast
Weather - Weather forecast
Weather - Weather forecast
Live weather & local weather
Free

Get real-time weather updates for your location or anywhere globally. This free app offers hourly and 7-day forecasts, including temperature, humidity, wind, and UV index. Plan your day with sunrise/sunset times and detailed meteorological data.

Live local and global weatherHourly and 7-day forecastsDetailed meteorological data
☀️ Weather
(2.2K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Wind Speed Forecast App
Wind Speed Forecast App
Wind Speed Forecast App
NOAA Wind & Weather Forecast
Free

Get detailed wind, wave, and weather forecasts for any location. Access NOAA data, wind station information, and weather overlays. A premium subscription unlocks hourly forecasts, high-resolution satellite imagery, and extended forecast models.

7-Day NOAA Weather ForecastPoint & Zone Forecasts40,000+ Wind Stations
☀️ Weather
(4.1K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Meteored - Weather Radar
Meteored - Weather Radar
Meteored - Weather Radar
Local Forecast & Alerts
Free

Get accurate, detailed local weather forecasts and real-time alerts for storms, wind, and other adverse events. Explore animated radar maps, satellite imagery, and weather news from experts. Customize your experience with themes and widgets.

Real-time weather alertsAnimated world forecast mapLive radar and satellite imagery
☀️ Weather
(7.4K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Forecast Bar - Weather + Radar
Forecast Bar - Weather + Radar
Forecast Bar - Weather + Radar
Accurate and Customizable
Free

Get hyper-accurate, hyper-local live weather and forecasts with customizable widgets for your home and lock screens. Track storms with advanced radar, receive AI-powered weather summaries for your calendar, and get timely alerts for celestial events and severe weather.

Hyper-local live weather and forecastsCustomizable home and lock screen widgetsNOAA-powered radar with live lightning
☀️ Weather
(2.8K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Forecast Now
Forecast Now
Forecast Now
Your local weather forecast.
Free

Get detailed local weather forecasts for any US town, including daily and hourly predictions, animated radar, and hazardous weather alerts. Track air quality, UV index, and snowfall with data from official US sources. An optional subscription removes ads and unlocks advanced satellite imagery.

7-day daily weather forecast24-hour hourly forecastAnimated radar and satellite views
☀️ Weather
(1.5K)
free with in-app purchases