NOAA Ocean Buoys
- this is the Wave Finding App!
IF YOU DON'T SEE THE BUOY YOU WANT EMAIL US AND WE WILL ADD IT!
Don't forget we have a PRO version with Favorites and Tides!
The NOAA Ocean Buoys application provides users with access to live data transmitted from over 120 buoys scattered throughout North America, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, Europe, and the Caribbean. Most buoys provide information about current wave heights, wave periods, wind speed, wind direction, air temperature, water temperature, atmospheric pressure, pressure tendency, and dew points. One of the best tools for professionals and general enthusiasts alike.
THIS APPLICATION IS PERFECT FOR:
SurfersSailorsMarinersFishermanDiversWind surfersKite boardersKayakersLifeguardsBeach goersand anyone else looking to know current conditions of the oceans and beaches near them.
FINDING BUOYS
Use our interactive Buoy Map to find see all available buoys, once you find the one you want
- just click it and you will be sent to the buoy details page. Or Buoys can be found based on their region, buoys can also be searched for by their station Id’s or using search terms that may describe their location, ie: New Jersey.
BUOY LOCATIONS
Over 120 buoy locations available. Buoys are available in the following regions:
East Coast U.SWest Coast U.SGulf Coast U.SGreat Lakes U.SHawaiiAlaskaEuropeCanadaCanadian MaritimesCaribbean
For a detailed map of locations please visit: http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/
DATA AVAILABLE
There are many types of data available by buoys. Different buoys may display different types of data depending upon their buoy type but may include any of the following:
Wave HeightsWave PeriodsSwell DirectionWind SpeedWind DirectionAir TemperatureWater TemperatureAtmospheric PressurePressure TendencyDew Points
Data for buoys is provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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PRESS FOR NOAA Ocean Buoys
“The official NOAA buoys are essential tools that pro surfers use, and you should too. This app is definitely a steal.” – Surfer Magazine
"’It's actually great for figuring out what's going on when you wake up in the dark and need figure out what's going on, without leaving your bed’ […] If the surf hasn't cleaned up yet, or the swell hasn't arrived, no one wants to stumble out into a 40-degree morning […] It's also good for getting real time info to track a swell, watching the numbers rise or fall.” – ESPN Surfing Blog
The app “processes countless data from NOAA’s buoys and displays it in an easy-to-read format on your phone.” – Eastern Surf Magazine★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Category : Weather
Reviews (26)
I work at a surf shop and spend tons of time in the water. I love the convenience of this app for quick tide references. My station was added just moments after I inquired about it via email. Big thanks...strongly recommend
I run boats for a living and always need to know the conditions offshore. This does a great job getting me the info I need. I would like to see a favorites menu above the buoy list where I can save the buoys I use most.
Installed but doesn't show up under app list. Dont buy if you have a razr maxx.
I love this app. Quickly viewing the buoy needed allows me to make easy choices if I should go fishing or not. The app also did not have a buoy I needed and they added it for me.
Would be nice if you could add a favorite or ability to bookmark buoys that one looks at alot.
A 'favorite' menu would be useful to avoid searching for the same buoy over and over again. Also an option to display the stats of a favorite buoy on the home screen. Otherwise very useful.
Didn't give wave size nor wave interval like the app said it would.
After downloading the application I realized the MS buoys I needed were missing. I emailed asburymobile on Sun and got a reply promptly Monday morning and the buoys were added shortly after. AWESOME! More than I ever expected.
Am licensed coast guard captain Request local buoy, KPTN6, and was available in 24 hours
It didnt have my buoy locally but i asked CS to add it and within 24hrs it was there! awesome!
Excellent appear and support. Had buoys added in about an hour! Great job.
These guys rock. Added a buoy fast after request. The app is fast and easy.
I wish I didn't have to remember which buoy is near me. A map maybe?
Crashed as soon as it loads.
Keeps me updated on the buoys during the most critical moments of a swell When timing is everything, the buoy app is always on point
Not enough bouys on the great lakes. Live by Buffalo on lake Erie and the only bouy is in cleveland, OH. Worthless to me.
Best app for my lifestyle. I'm a waterman on the eastern shore and this is the first app that has been on point with everything I need to know!
Same content as free programs. Also, other apps let you create favorites list for faster info retrieval.
I never buy apps. But I can honestly say this is the best app on my phone and its the only one I've paid for! Awesome!!!
Works well on my Droid X. Favorites option greatly desired.
Working fine now, except NOAA still hasnt fixed my buoy...
I get the map with the buoys. But nothing else. All other screens are black. I'm using android 2.1.
Needs forecast and it would be a 5 star
There is no coverage of the Puget Sound in the state of WA.
Purchased last night for boating this morning. Still downloading..............
Great app. Would be nice if you could add a favorite or bookmark type feature so you could add a few buoys and not have to go find each one seperately. Then it would get 5 stars. Thanks! Nevermind I see it's available in the paid version! :)