Boating Weather app review: detailed marine forecasts

Introduction

If you’re the kind of person who likes to spend a lot of time out on the water then be sure to check out Boating Weather and keep it handy on your iPhone and iPad for detailed marine forecasts and loads of other handy tidbits.

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This is a great idea for an app, and it’s especially pleasing to see weather forecasting apps being designed specifically for certain audiences, in this case sailors and boating enthusiasts.

I haven’t exactly had the chance to head out on my non-existent yacht and test the accuracy of the actual forecasts provided by this app but everything appears to be in order and the app itself has been very well received by users on the iTunes description page.

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What we have here is a great little app that you can use whenever you’re about the head out on the water in order to access a full marine weather forecast for your specified region, courtesy of the National Weather Service.

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The NWS forecasts are available for today, tonight, and for the coming week, and you’ll be able to see details of things like wind speed, surf forecast, and the sea wave height. Small craft advisories are also displayed should you need them.

 

Full GPS Integration

If you sail to a lot of different destinations then you’ll be pleased to know that Boating Weather enables you to add your most frequently visited locations to your Favorites list for quick and easy future reference.

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Alternatively, you can use your device’s integrated GPS in order to set a default location for quick forecasts. This is ideal for when you’re not too far offshore and can make use of your iOS device’s location services.

 

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Access a full marine weather forecast for your specified region
• Access National Weather Service forecast for today, tonight, and the coming week
• Shows small craft advisories
• View details of wind speed, surf forecast, and the sea wave height
• Add your most frequently visited locations to your Favorites list for quick and easy future reference
• Use your device’s integrated GPS in order to set a default location for quick forecasts

Cons       

• There is nothing negative to say about this app

 

Final Words

Boating Weather is a solid development with a lot to offer those of you who spend a lot of time on your vessels, so be sure to download it onto your iPhone and iPad today so that you can stay informed about what to expect before leaving land.