# NOAA Buoy Reports & Ship Data

> Storm headed your way? Get NOAA Buoy and Ship Data including Wind, Waves & more!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.juggernaut\_tech.buoycast](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.juggernaut_tech.buoycast)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.juggernaut_tech.buoycast`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Juggernaut Technology, Inc.
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 26,330
- **Rating:** 4.56 / 5 (285 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.47
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-15
- **First published:** 2021-11-23
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 14 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.juggernaut_tech.buoycast)
- **Website:** [https://www.NOAABuoyReports.com](https://www.noaabuoyreports.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.NOAABuoyReports.com/android\_privacy.html](https://www.noaabuoyreports.com/android_privacy.html)

## Description

This Chrome extension delivers a focused view of buoy and ship data from NOAA. It removes tide and forecast clutter, letting you tap any buoy or ship on an intuitive map to view the latest conditions, trends, and a full summary with interactive graphs. Readings are shown in your local time and can be switched between metric and English units, with optional dark theme for nighttime use.

Coverage includes over 1000 buoys and 200 ships worldwide (Atlantic, Pacific, Great Lakes, Caribbean, and waters around Ireland and the UK). Data sources are NOAA NDBC and NHC. Free features include current conditions, ship observations, and buoy cams; premium unlocks past buoy data up to 45 days. Note: this app does not provide tide or forecast data.

## Rankings

- #388,516 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.juggernaut_tech.buoycast.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app for providing current marine weather conditions and buoy data, especially for boating and event monitoring, with helpful historical data via subscription. However, multiple reviews note missing tide and wave info in some areas, limited data from certain buoys, and doubts about the value of paid subscriptions. There are also reports of intermittent data updates, data upload errors, and some dissatisfaction with the app's interface and usability.

### Pros

- Provides current conditions from buoys, useful for monitoring marine weather.
- Includes data history with subscription for up to 45 days.
- Good product for boaters and marine weather enthusiasts.
- Offers some free live buoy data on wind speeds and directions.
- App is considered useful by some users during specific events like tsunami threats.

### Cons

- Lack of tide and wave data for certain locations.
- Some buoys provide very limited information or no readings.
- Subscription does not seem to add significant value for some users.
- Intermittent data updates and occasional inability to upload data.
- User interface issues; some find it hard to read specifics or prefer previous layouts.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.juggernaut_tech.buoycast)