Beach Buddy

Beach Buddy helps you find the best beach and stay informed before you go.

Discover beaches, check amenities, view surf, tides, and weather, and see real-time marine hazards—all in one place. Whether you're visiting a local beach or traveling somewhere new, Beach Buddy helps you choose the best and safest spot for your day on the coast.

Built by ocean lovers for ocean lovers, Beach Buddy combines beach discovery, marine awareness, and real-time safety signals so you can enjoy the ocean with confidence.

KEY FEATURES:

GLOBAL SHARK & MARINE ACTIVITY MAP

• One-of-a-kind global shark activity and incident map
• See tracked shark movements and historical incidents with location context
• Designed to reduce negative human–shark interactions through awareness and timing

FIND THE BEST BEACH

• Discover beaches and explore local conditions
• Compare ocean activity and hazards before choosing where to go
• Make smarter beach decisions based on real conditions

REAL-TIME HAZARD ALERTS

• Shark activity alerts
• Marine hazard warnings for jellyfish swarms and more
• Rip current risk indicators
• Storm and dangerous ocean conditions
• Clear signals to help you decide: go, wait, or choose a safer beach

SURF, TIDES & WEATHER — ALL IN ONE PLACE

• 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 & OFFICIAL ADVISORIES

• Safety flag information where available
• Official alerts and warnings when supported
• Additional context to help interpret conditions

BEACH & UNDERWATER CAMERAS

• View live beach and ocean cameras where available
• Check real conditions before leaving home

COMMUNITY REPORTING

• Share shark sightings and marine hazards
• Help improve awareness for other beachgoers
• Share information on locations, ask locals questions, and keep each other informed on ongoing regional changes in the Community Forum.

MARINE SAFETY GUIDE

• Learn how rip currents form
• Understand conditions that increase shark encounters
• Practical ocean safety knowledge in clear, simple language

MARINE ASSISTANT

• Find beaches based on special criteria like the best beaches for dogs, beaches with easy access, beaches with less crowds, etc.

SUPPORTING MARINE RESEARCH & CONSERVATION

Beach Buddy promotes safer ocean use without demonizing sharks. By improving awareness and understanding of marine conditions, the app encourages responsible recreation and respectful coexistence with marine wildlife.

Better awareness helps reduce preventable incidents and supports a more informed public that values both ocean safety and conservation.

WHY BEACH BUDDY

Ocean information is often scattered across multiple apps and websites. Beach Buddy brings everything together—so you can find the best beach, understand conditions, and stay aware of ocean hazards before entering the water.

Download Beach Buddy and check your beach before you go.

Privacy Policy
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