Beach Buddy

Beach Buddy helps you explore beaches and stay informed before you go.

Discover beaches, check amenities and local rules, view surf, tides, weather, and active marine hazards—all in one place. Whether you are visiting a nearby beach or traveling somewhere new, Beach Buddy helps you compare locations and understand current coastal conditions.

Built by ocean lovers for ocean lovers, Beach Buddy combines beach discovery, marine awareness, and practical safety information so you can know before you go.

KEY FEATURES

BEACH DISCOVERY

• Search for beaches around the world
• Explore amenities, local services, beach rules, and access information
• Compare ocean conditions and active hazards before choosing where to go
• Save a favorite beach for quick access

GLOBAL SHARK AND MARINE ACTIVITY MAP — PRO

• View tracked shark movements and reported shark incidents
• Explore current and historical activity with location context
• Use awareness and timing information to help reduce negative human–shark interactions

MARINE HAZARDS AND ALERTS

• Shark activity information
• Jellyfish, marine-life, and other hazard warnings
• Rip-current risk indicators
• Storms and dangerous ocean conditions
• Clear information to help you decide whether to go, wait, or choose another beach

Personalized beach monitoring and push notifications require Beach Buddy Pro.

SURF, TIDES, AND WEATHER

• Surf conditions and wave data
• Swell direction and period
• Tide timing and water conditions
• Weather and wind information for beach and boat days

BEACH FLAGS AND OFFICIAL ADVISORIES

• Beach-safety flag information where available
• Official alerts and warnings when supported
• Additional context to help interpret local conditions

BEACH AND UNDERWATER CAMERAS

• View available live beach, coastline, and underwater cameras
• Check visible conditions before leaving home

COMMUNITY REPORTING

• Share shark sightings and marine hazards
• Help improve awareness for other beachgoers
• Discuss local conditions and regional changes in the Community Forum

MARINE SAFETY GUIDE

• Learn how rip currents form
• Understand conditions associated with increased shark activity
• Review practical ocean-safety information in clear, simple language

MARINE ASSISTANT

• Search for beaches based on specific needs
• Find dog-friendly, family-friendly, easy-access, and less crowded locations
• Explore beaches based on amenities and activities

BEACH BUDDY PRO

Beach Buddy Pro monitors the beaches you care about and provides expanded access.

Pro features include:

• Personalized marine-hazard monitoring
• Push notifications on supported phones and connected smartwatches
• Unlimited favorite beaches
• Access to the Global Shark Map and expanded shark activity tools
• An ad-free app experience

A Beach Buddy Pro subscription also helps support continued app development, marine-data monitoring, and efforts to keep beachgoers and ocean lovers informed.

SUPPORTING MARINE AWARENESS AND CONSERVATION

Beach Buddy promotes informed ocean use without demonizing sharks. Better awareness of marine conditions can help reduce preventable negative interactions and encourage respectful coexistence with marine wildlife.

WHY BEACH BUDDY?

Beach and ocean information is often scattered across multiple apps, agencies, and websites. Beach Buddy brings useful coastal information together so you can explore beaches, understand conditions, and stay aware of potential hazards before entering the water.

Some features, reports, cameras, advisories, and data sources depend on location and availability.

Download Beach Buddy and check your beach before you go.

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Subscriptions are managed through Google Play. Cancel anytime. Pricing may vary by region.

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