Software · NOAA · free · conf high
NOAA Tides & Currents
Official US tide and current predictions and observations.
Our verdict
Authoritative baseline for US waters — safety-positive. Many prefer a prettier shell app that still respects NOAA data.
Best for
Anyone verifying tide/current truth in the US.
Skip if
Non-US waters exclusively.
Our scores
1–5 editorial — more good boat days vs more admin. Not verified star ratings.
- More boat days3
- Worth-it days4
- Clears admin3
- Adds clutter (higher = more burden)1
- Safety support5
- Overall fit4
Strengths
- Authoritative
- Free
Gaps / watch-outs
- UX utilitarian
Key features
Official predictionsObservationsStations
Overlaps with
Fair stack-up with overlaps →Complements Boat Day
Point app + hub: keep charts/weather where they shine; let Boat Day hold ownership continuity.
- Safety
- Go Today
Related links
- competes_with ← tides-near-me
- competes_with ← ayetides
- category_of → cat:tide-current
- complements → boat-day
Sources
Last reviewed 2026-09-07 · demoData editorial · confidence high
Sense
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