Apps Like The Buoy for iPhone and iPad
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Buoy Finder NOAA NDBC
Elecont LLC
Track data and plan your journey
Access real-time ocean data including wave heights, wind speed, water temperature, and currents from over 750 buoys. View detailed forecasts and conditions for sailing, surfing, and fishing.
HopeWaves
Matthew Iannucci
Check waves, track tides, forecast weather
View real-time HD beach webcam footage from Rhode Island. Check 16-day wave forecasts from NOAA GFS. Access current tide data and live buoy information from NOAA. Use tide and buoy widgets for quick updates.
Marine Weather Forecast Pro
LW Brands, LLC
Track real-time buoy data and forecasts
Access real-time buoy data and 5-day forecasts from NWS. View 6-hour wave trends and 7-day hourly wave and tide predictions. Overlay NOAA maps and check offshore zone forecasts. Receive detailed NWS discussions and use the Apple Watch for alerts.
NOAA Buoy Reports & Ship Data
Juggernaut Technology, Inc.
View data and track storm locations
View real-time data including wave heights, wind speeds, and directions. Access ship observations and camera feeds. Locate tropical storms and set favorite locations for quick access. Retrieve historical data up to 45 days with an upgrade.
MSW Surf Forecast
Surfline/Wavetrak
Surf conditions and forecasts available now.
The app provides current surf conditions, including wave height, wind, weather, water temperature, and tide. Users can view live surf cams and get daily surf reports from experts.
NOAA Marine Forecast: Buoycast
Skipjack Studios, LLC
View real-time buoy data and alerts
View real-time buoy observations from 800+ NDBC buoys. Check forecasts for over 300 zones. Access tide predictions and current hourly forecasts. Save favorite buoys and locate the nearest one. Sync data across all devices.
BoatUS - Boat Weather & Tides
Boat America Corporation
Track and get towing help
Track location using phone GPS. Request 24/7 towing assistance through the . Connect to dispatch center for on-water or road tow services. Access real-time data and marine safety alerts. Share details with tow operators for faster service.
Spitcast Surf Report
Jack Mullis
Check conditions and forecasts
Check forecasts for Northern and Southern California spots. View wave heights, wind conditions, and tide times. Get real-time updates and historical data for Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Seal Beach, Orange County, San Diego, and Santa Cruz.
Lake Mendota Buoy Data
Thomas Swift
Lake Mendota conditions for water recreation.
The app displays atmospheric conditions and water temperatures for Lake Mendota. It provides near real-time details including wind, air temperature, and water temperatures from the surface to 66 feet deep.
i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps
Bist LLC
Navigate with and river
Access for the USA, Canada, UK/Ireland, Germany, Netherlands, and European rivers. View NOAA vector , freshwater lake maps, and USACE inland river maps with bathymetry data. Create or import GPX/KML routes. Use voice prompts for route navigation.
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