# NOAA Marine Forecast & Weather

> NWS Marine Weather Forecast

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1242115154](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1242115154)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1242115154`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** LW Brands, LLC
- **Category:** Weather
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (4,929 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** 2023-07-16
- **First published:** 2017-05-30
- **Size:** 6.25 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/noaa-marine-forecast-weather/id1242115154)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/37411768](https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/37411768)

## Description

NOAA Marine Forecast Reports: Tap anywhere on the map to view spot-specific NOAA marine forecasts, including wind, waves, sky, weather, and severe weather advisories. Offshore zone synopsis & forecast are provided for quick situational awareness.

NOAA Tide Forecast: Hourly tides with interactive graphs. Coverage spans all NWS regions (East & West Coast, Great Lakes, Gulf of Mexico, Florida, Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico). The app auto-saves your most recently viewed forecast for easy future access and is available for iPhone & iPad with a single purchase. For questions, contact mwnbdc@gmail.com.

## Rankings

- #26,307 — Overall
- #33 — forecast

## Review summary

Reviews consistently praise the app for ease of use, fast access to reliable forecasts, tide predictions, and NOAA advisories, making it a go-to planning tool for boaters and divers. However, recurring concerns center on inaccurate seas and wave data and the lack of wave period information, prompting some users to cross-check with NOAA for detailed offshore conditions.

### Pros

- Easy to use and well-designed interface that makes marine forecasts quick to read.
- Accurate, dependable forecasts that align closely with NOAA data, helping with planning and decision-making.
- Includes tide predictions with an attached tide chart, a big plus for trip timing.
- Accessible warnings and advisories linked to NOAA data for safety awareness.
- Versatile, one-stop tool for forecasts, tides, and advisories used by boaters and divers.

### Cons

- Seas/wave data can be inconsistent or inaccurate (e.g., seas forecast often shows 1 foot, and reported wave heights are unreliable).
- Missing wave period/interval information; users want more detail to assess offshore conditions.

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