# Boating Weather

> Weather

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id314819528](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id314819528)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id314819528`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Blue Whale Apps Inc
- **Category:** Weather
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (3,418 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.14
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-18
- **First published:** 2009-09-24
- **Size:** 16 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/boating-weather/id314819528)
- **Website:** [http://www.bluewhaleapps.com](http://www.bluewhaleapps.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://bluewhaleapps.com/](https://bluewhaleapps.com/)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #30,933 — Overall

## Review summary

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)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id314819528)