# TideCast by Hohonu

> Live tides & forecasts

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6447706980](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6447706980)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6447706980`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Hohonu, Inc.
- **Category:** Weather
- **Rating:** 4.90 / 5 (58 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-02
- **First published:** 2023-11-14
- **Size:** 45 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tidecast-by-hohonu/id6447706980)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://app.termly.io/document/privacy-policy/341f258b-3053-4709-88c0-c2e32dfeecdd#toc](https://app.termly.io/document/privacy-policy/341f258b-3053-4709-88c0-c2e32dfeecdd#toc)

## Description

**TideCast by Hohonu** delivers live water level data, tidal predictions, and weather forecasts for coastal locations across the United States and Pacific. View data from 400 Hohonu sensors and more than 1,500 NOAA stations, with updates every six minutes for live locations and predictions available up to 12 months ahead.

Find nearby stations, compare observed water levels with predicted tides using interactive graphs, and save favorite locations for quick access. TideCast also provides wind, temperature, precipitation, sun, moon phase, and UV details. Its machine learning-powered prediction algorithm uses live sensor data to provide potentially more accurate local forecasts, while tide information can be shared via text, email, or social media.

## Rankings

- #162,350 — Overall

## Review summary

Users overwhelmingly praise TideCast for delivering real-time, location-specific tide data with reliable predictions, combined weather, and intuitive visuals. The app’s hardware-backed tide gauge data and map-based station comparisons set it apart from other tide apps, making planning for fishing, surfing, and beach days easier. Reviews highlight easy graphs, observed-versus-predicted comparisons, and useful sunrise/sunset times, all wrapped in a modern interface. Some wish for more sensors in additional locations, but overall accuracy and usability are strong.

### Pros

- Real-time observed data from tide gauges integrated with forecasts for location-specific accuracy.
- All-in-one app: weather and tides plus sunrise/sunset times with map-based station comparisons.
- Clear, easy-to-interpret graphs and visuals that simplify planning and show observed vs predicted data.
- Intuitive, modern interface with reliable data that's useful for water activities like fishing and surfing.
- Broad coverage across locations enabling checks for multiple nearby stations.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6447706980)