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Nearshore: Buoys & Forecasts

by Robert Hartman

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 31 Jul 2026

Quick verdict

What it is
Store information collected; independent summary not yet available.
At a glance
  • Free to download
  • In-app purchases

Categories and search queries

Official categories

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Key functions

Function Availability Access Scope Evidence
Family Sharing Yes Unknown App Store Store published
Free app Yes Free Store published
In-app purchases Yes Limited free Store published

Screens

App Store

30 store screenshots

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Pricing & paywalls

App Store

  • Free to download
  • In-app purchases

Ratings & reviews

App Store

4.5 20 ratings · App Store

  1. 5/5Great app!

    This is by far the most user friendly app I’ve used for finding out the weather on the lake! Not only is it accurate but it is very easy to understand. I would give it more stars if I could!

    BenMcBride26 · 31 Jul 2026

  2. 5/5Don’t leave home without it!

    This the app I’ve been waiting for on or off the water.

    MikeFitz160 · 31 Jul 2026

  3. 5/5Finally!!

    Finally a way to see locations of choice and know what to expect!

    Loki123x4 · 31 Jul 2026

  4. 4/5Great app

    Just what I needed!

    Shortywave898 · 31 Jul 2026

Privacy & accessibility

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Privacy

  • Data Not Collected Developer declared

Accessibility

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Versions

App Store

  • 1.0
  • 1.0.1

    Minor fixes for latest iOS and Xcode.

  • 1.0.2

    Updated app categories.

  • 1.0.3

    Updated with the latest version of Xcode.

  • 1.0.4

    Disabled dark mode in lieu of handling it better in a future update.

  • 1.0.5

    Updated the app for iOS 15, fixing various UI issues.

  • 1.0.6

    Corrected NWS Lk Michigan zones for Manistee, Pt Betsie and Sleeping Bear Pt, whose zone IDs seem to have changed. Ordered Lk Michigan zones more or less north to south.

  • 1.0.7

    Fixed problems with the Gaylord Nearshore zones. The NWS rearranged the definitions of the zones from Manistee north to Grand Traverse Point.

  • 2.0.0

    Nearshore 2.0 — a complete rewrite with major new features: • Nationwide coverage: Browse coastal and nearshore marine forecasts from all 48 NWS offices across every US coastline, not just the Great Lakes • Weather tab: Point forecasts with current conditions, hourly wind/temperature detail, active alerts, and live radar for any location • Real-time buoy observations (Pro): Live data from 1,100+ NDBC and GLOS stations including wind, waves, air and water temperatures • Interactive buoy map (Pro): See all stations at a glance with live data callouts • Buoy history (Pro): View 5-day and 45-day observation history for any station • Favorites (Pro): Save forecast zones and buoys for quick access • Fresh design with updated navigation and smoother performance

  • 2.1.0

    • Rate & share Nearshore from the Info tab • Sort favorites by Order Added, A–Z, or Nearest (buoys) • Weather tab now handles unavailable forecasts gracefully instead of showing an error • Faster weather loading with reduced network calls

  • 2.2.0

    - Made the weather radar view refreshable - Created a new app icon - Removed redundant buoy definitions - Fixed Point Betsie Spotter buoy - Added ability to retrieve support ID

  • 2.2.2

    - Your Nearshore subscription now works on Mac too! A one-time prompt helps you share the download link to your other device. - Improved app icons - Bug fixes and performance improvements

  • 2.3.0

    Added 24 hour and 7 days graphical wind forecast.

  • 2.4.0

    Added the "Whitehall Spotter" buoy, which sits in Lake Michigan between White Lake and Big Point Sable, MI. Also updated to the latest Flutter version.

  • 2.4.1 · 7 Jul 2026

    Added analytics and crash reporting and updated to the latest Dart version.

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