Overview

Features & Capabilities

Boating Weather is a Chrome extension that delivers quick marine forecasts for your coastal zones, using NOAA/NWS data for wind speed, seas wave height, and surf forecast. Features include one-touch forecasts for today, tonight, and this week, the ability to add locations to favorites, display small craft advisories, and set a default location for faster access. The app loads quickly with a simple, intuitive design so you can see what the seas are doing at a glance.

Note: NOAA API endpoint changes may affect data; update or reinstall the extension to ensure you receive the latest forecast data. If issues persist, contact support at support@bluewhaleapps.com.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Blue Whale Apps Inc
Rating:
4.80
(3,372)
4 new ratings
Version:
5.13 Last updated: 2025-07-30
Version code:
876837254
Creation date:
2009-09-24
Compatible devices:
Size:
16.50MB
Price:
1.99
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-07-21
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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Blue Whale Apps Inc
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/boating-weather/id314819528
Website:
http://www.bluewhaleapps.com

User Reviews

Boating Weather is valued for its NOAA-based forecasts, readability, and practical data like sea state and tides, making it a trusted tool for mariners. Users praise reliability and quick access, but recurring issues harm the experience: data updates can lag or blank out, location services may fail, fonts can become hard to read after updates, and several features (widget and marine synopsis) are missing.
Pros
  • NOAA/NWS marine forecasts and area forecast data provide authoritative, trusted guidance.
  • Easy-to-read interface for a quick, dashboard-style glance at conditions.
  • Reliable and accurate forecasts, trusted by mariners and professionals.
  • Sea state/wave height information is available and valued for planning and safety.
  • Tide information is provided and helpful for safe boating in coastal areas.
Cons
  • Data/content updates can lag or fail, leading to stale content or blank screens.
  • Location detection can fail or remain frozen, making it hard to get area-specific data.
  • Font sizes can become too small after updates, reducing readability and usability.
  • Missing features such as a home screen widget and access to NOAA marine synopsis (feature gaps)
Recent reviews
Find the app to be dependable as I look at conditions before making plans to head out.
by Ru*****, 2026-07-11

Wish the app would also give near shore forecast for example off coast 1 mile or less along southwest Florida area
by 1i*****, 2026-06-25
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