NOAA Buoy Reports

The "NOAA Buoy Reports" application is your go-to solution for staying informed about marine conditions with a straightforward focus on buoy and ship data. Designed for those seeking real-time and historical oceanic insights, this app provides essential wind, wave, and other critical marine measurements.

Equipped with an intuitive map interface, users can swiftly pinpoint buoy locations and access current buoy conditions. The app also features interactive graphs that allow for a detailed analysis of past buoy data, up to 45 days back, with a premium upgrade. This feature-rich application caters to enthusiasts and professionals alike by offering a variety of functionalities such as quick-view favorites, locations of tropical storms, hurricanes, and cyclones as per the National Hurricane Center (NHC), and an interactive map legend.

Users can explore full buoy current conditions, which are always free, and enjoy a preview of ship observations. Additionally, the app includes buoy cameras, allowing you to see the environment firsthand, along with past buoy data, accessible with a premium subscription. The app supports multiple units of measurement, metric or English, ensuring ease of understanding for international users.

The application also offers localized readings and the ability to share buoy reports via social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, as well as through email and iMessage. For quick monitoring, a home screen widget lets you keep an eye on your favorite buoy locations at a glance.

While the app does not include tide data or broader weather forecasts, it excels in delivering comprehensive buoy and ship observation data. It's worth noting that not all buoys provide every type of data, and some may experience intermittent outages due to the challenging conditions of life at sea.

The raw data utilized in this application is provided by reputable sources, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the National Data Buoy Center (NDBC), and the National Hurricane Center (NHC). However, Juggernaut Technology, Inc., the developer of the app, is not affiliated with these organizations and cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies or damages resulting from the use of the app.