Nearshore: Buoys & Forecasts
Coastal & Great Lakes weather
Free · In-App Purchases
Real-time buoy observations, marine forecasts, and wind data for US coastlines and the Great Lakes. Now with a free map preview and smarter stale data alerts.
Nearshore puts live marine weather and buoy data at your fingertips — covering every US coastline from the Great Lakes to Alaska, Hawaii, and the Pacific Islands.
Built by a Great Lakes paddler, Nearshore started as a simple tool for checking nearshore conditions before heading out. It's grown into a comprehensive marine weather app for sailors, boaters, paddlers, anglers, and anyone who depends on accurate coastal conditions.
FREE FEATURES
Nearshore and Coastal Forecasts
Browse marine forecasts from all 48 NWS forecast offices. Tap any forecast zone to read the full NWS text, view current advisories, and jump to surf zone forecasts for the Great Lakes.
Weather Tab
Get a detailed point forecast for any location. See current conditions, active weather alerts, a near-term forecast strip, hourly wind/temperature/precipitation breakdowns, and live radar — all from official NWS data.
NEARSHORE PRO
Real-time Buoy Data
Live observations from 1,100+ NDBC and GLOS stations across all US coastal waters. Wind speed, direction, and gusts. Wave height, period, and direction. Air and water temperatures, barometric pressure, and more. View 5-day and 45-day observation history for any buoy.
Interactive Map
See every buoy at a glance with live data callouts. Filter by region and tap any buoy for full details.
Favorites
Save your go-to forecast zones and buoys for quick access.
SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS
Nearshore Pro is available as a monthly ($2.99), 6-month ($9.99), or annual ($14.99) subscription. Every plan includes a 1-week free trial so you can explore all Pro features risk-free. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings.
DATA SOURCES
All data comes directly from official US government sources — the National Weather Service (NWS), National Data Buoy Center (NDBC), and Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS).
Privacy Policy: https://boneshartman.wordpress.com/nearshore-app-privacy-policy/
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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What's New in 2.5.2:
- Fixed consistently stale GLOS latest buoy data (API migration)
- Added Grand Haven Spotter buoy!
- Browse the buoy map for free; tap a marker to start your free trial
- Buoy map location and region selection are now saved between sessions
- Wind graph callouts now show time of day
- Stale buoy reports clearly marked with warning indicator
- Resizable buoy history sheet
The developer, Robert Hartman, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Provider
- Robert Hartman
- Size
- 30.1 MB
- Category
- Weather
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 10.15 or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Nearshore Pro Six Month USD 11.99
- Nearshore Pro Yearly USD 17.99
- Nearshore Pro Monthly USD 3.99
- Copyright
- © Copyright 2019 Robert Hartman
