# FishWeather: Marine Forecasts > Marine forecasts, tides, waves, wind conditions, along with alerts & radar Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.windalert.android.fishweather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.windalert.android.fishweather) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.windalert.android.fishweather` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** WeatherFlow - **Category:** WEATHER - **Downloads:** 175,932 - **Rating:** 4.79 / 5 (1,690 ratings) - **Version:** 5.0 - **Last updated:** 2026-08-07 - **First published:** 2012-11-21 - **Publisher country:** US - **Size:** 40 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-16 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.windalert.android.fishweather) - **Website:** [https://fishweather.com](https://fishweather.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://help.weatherflow.com/hc/en-us/articles/360052221353](https://help.weatherflow.com/hc/en-us/articles/360052221353) ## Description FishWeather is a comprehensive marine weather extension designed for fishing enthusiasts and coastal adventurers. Leveraging over 65,000 proprietary Tempest Weather Systems and multiple government sources like NOAA and NWS, it provides ultra-local weather observations right where you fish. The advanced Tempest Rapid Refresh Model delivers AI-enhanced Nearcast forecasts, including temperature, wind speed, direction, precipitation, and cloud cover. Key features include live wind flow maps, customizable alerts via email, text or in-app, detailed nautical charts, tides, wave height and period, sea surface temperatures, moon phases, and sunrise/sunset times. FishWeather integrates multiple forecast models and live radar, plus offers advanced location management to track your favorite spots. Professional meteorologist forecasts, hurricane-proof stations for coastal regions, and upgraded memberships enhance the experience for serious users. Whether you're an angler, boater, or coastal resident, FishWeather equips you with the most accurate, detailed marine weather data to optimize your time on the water. ## Rankings - #169,947 — Overall - #157 — Weather (Free) ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS` - `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` - `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES` - `com.windalert.android.fishweather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.windalert.android.fishweather.permission.C2D_MESSAGE` - `com.windalert.android.fishweather.permission.MAPS_RECEIVE` ## Review summary Users generally praise FishWeather for accurate marine forecasts, a clear UI, and its value as a safety tool with hourly updates. However, recurring issues include ads persisting in Pro, paywall limitations, and disliked 2026 UI updates. Some reviews note occasional forecast inaccuracies and gaps in the location database. Overall, it remains a trusted marine weather source with monetization and accuracy caveats. ### Pros - Very accurate and reliable wind/weather forecasts. - Easy to understand and user-friendly interface. - Important safety tool used as part of safe boating protocol. - Offers hourly forecasts (and frequent updates) useful for planning. - Strong suitability for ocean boating and fishing activities. ### Cons - Ads persist even on Pro paid accounts; Pro does not eliminate ads. - Pricing and paywall frustration; many features require payment and locations may be limited without upgrading. - Unfavorable or disliked updates/format changes around January 2026; 'updates suck' feedback. - Inconsistent forecast accuracy in some cases (long-range not always right; wind forecasts can be off in certain locations). - Limited location database and data gaps (e.g., Great Lakes basins combined; some locations hard to view). ## Similar extensions and apps - [Fishing & Marine Forecast](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fisharine) — 378 users - [ReelWeather- Marine Forecast](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pedro.reelweather) — 280 users, 4.77 / 5 - [FishMeteo Fishing Weather Tide](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.douglas.fishOn) — 1,221 users - [SailFlow: Marine Forecasts](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.windalert.android.sailflow) — 154,775 users, 4.82 / 5 - [FishRadar: Fishing Forecast](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fishradar.app) — 13,517 users - [Fish Forecast](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.craft2press.fishforecast) — 29 users - [Weather For Fishing](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.app.weatherforfishing) — 204 users - [SunnyFish: Saltwater Fishing](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wildbee.sunnyfish) — 1,084 users - [WindAlert: Wind & Weather Map](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.windalert.android) — 324,995 users, 4.68 / 5 - [PredictWind - Marine Forecasts](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.predictwind.mobile.android) — 2,436,348 users, 4.65 / 5 - [iWindsurf: Weather and Waves](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.windalert.android.iwindsurf) — 52,022 users, 4.75 / 5 - [SeaWeather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.seaweatherwri.SeaWeather) — 1,172 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.windalert.android.fishweather)