Buoyweather - Marine Forecasts Reviews

by Golfnut0618

The 7 day always comes up with a server error. The 16 day only works half the time and I get the server error the rest of the time. The arrow that should provide weather in your current location generally has me 200 miles away from where I am and sometime on a different continent.

And this is the premium versions that is $100 / yr. needless to say i won’t be renewing. It’s like someone forgot about Buoyweather....it used to be better.

by Brace Yourself. Again

Garbage. It may be wonderful according to some but that assumes you can actually login and use Buoyweather . They took my money for the premium package very efficiently but after registering and jumping through all the usual hoops Buoyweather would not let me access the premium data.
They have no phone number to call for support and after emailing several times to their support email I have still not heard from them. Had apple support reverse the charge and I will continue to use my other 2 sources for marine weather.

by Scoot 726

I think they don’t have the necessary server capacity to handle the subscribers. If you like error messages and constantly reloading screens which is super annoying when looking at several locations in trip planning you’ll love this. Takes 3-4 times longer than it should. Error messages come up 50% of the time.

App info is great when you can get to it but expensive for such terrible service.

by Chum Stain

With the recent update there is now only one model to consider. The prior beauty of Buoyweather was to seeing forecasts through the lens of various models. The update has stripped it down to one model but still charges the same amount (I’m a subscriber, but possibly not much longer)

by Seneca Fireworks

We use Buoy Weather mainly to plan our trips from South Florida to The Bahamas. There’s nothing better than a smooth trip and no other app gives us such accurate info. With the 16 day window we are able to make plans in Maryland and get still get the best flight fares to FLL, after checking with Buoy Weather. Is say to use and I’d say affordable but the price is no factor. Buoy Weather is our go to app!

by Niigrl

I purchased the Premium version & it's definitely worth the value. I need to see weather offshore, several days in advance, & this app is among my best sources. I highly recommend Buoyweather!

by Wdlfbio

I use this for offshore forecasts in the PacNW. I love the extended forecast option and ability to pay monthly (we only get offshore in the summer). It's pretty accurate.

by Autohitch

Guys, Buoyweather is solid. Hasnt given me any glitches yet and provides tons of information I need days before going out. It was spot on in what it said for my last trip out! I am currently building a site for my company Autohitch and I can tell you its not easy, so what I see here is quality stuff! Download and pay!

by Frustrated A User

As a coastal cruiser, I find Buoyweather very helpful in assessing offshore travel conditions. I use it frequently to decide whether to venture offshore or cruise the ICW. It’s one of my primary weather Apps to assess conditions. I recommend the premium version.

by Capt Bill Rn

I’ve been using this service for last 13 years and trust them with the safety of my crew and boat. Highly recommended

by 2Theodor

Many apps suffer from being overly complex.
Buoyweather gives one the information one needs without any fuss

by Perico Marino

We just finished a 10 day Cruise. I would not have left if I did not have Buoyweather. From San Carlos Sonora to Bahia San Juanico to Bahia Los Muertos and back. Never had to worry about weather and hurricanes because this app was right on the whole trip.

by Rogerb2506

I find it very easy to get the report for the offshore places I am interested in. I have not signed up for premium yet but may do so in the future

by Lord Jeffrey Amherst

this app helps me to evaluate sea conditions prior to committing to a crossing. The data is presented in a user-friendly format. The data is as accurate as any other source, and I always use several. This is a trusted source.

by Capt Craig

I Capt a private yacht in Bahamas Caribbean and have used BW for 8 yrs everywhere before the above mentioned. Easy layout to use and accurate. Would like to see rain sun clouds symbols to round it out for a daily weekly view. Love it will continue with my premium package

by Mule And Cow

It’s been easy to use and I just got it. Will be checking the accuracy next weekend, but so far the predictions have match what has happened. Am considering the upgrade, but it’s a little expensive.

by Captkirkt

This is the one of the must have apps for route planning, intuitive easy to use and I would give it 92% accuracy rating. It’s my go to when moving boats up and down the east coast. Never rely on just one app for you weather

by Liffin

I've been using Buoy Weather for several years and have found it reliable and easy to use. The recent overhaul and redesign of Buoyweather has made it even better. Very easy to navigate around and organized in a way that gets me the important info first up but allows you to drill down as desired.

by Benepar

I have been using for years different Marine weather apps that gives you a forecast, but by far this is the best of all, not only it gives you two source models, it gives you a 7 day and a 16 day forecast which is very helpful in preparation of long trips, and with very accurate information.

by Drloblew

Buoyweather comes in very handy to find out the most current weather information for particular area. Better than the weather app alone. Also give you information on the specifics of what to sea chopWhich comes in handy for those of us with smaller boats they don’t want to get the living hell beat out of us! Lewis

by Smokie Budda

Ok DO NOT depend on Buoyweather. Buoyweather said smooth seas and light winds 5 -9 knots today. I went out to Sanibel lighthouse and had to turn around. Seas were 5-6 foot with heavy chop. Winds were over 25 knots. I honestly thought we were not going to make it back. My niece is tramatized now.
If I could give Buoyweather 0 stars I would. DELETE right now!!! And the maker of Buoyweather needs to be SHUTDOWN now!!!!!!

by Twabak

If you like deep sea fishing then you need Buoyweather... anytime I go fishing I always check Bouy Weather first to check the weather it tells you which way the wind is blowing and how high the waves are. A must have app!

by Cfg257

Free version provides robust near-term data; premium version provides valuable longer-term forecasts. I’ve used a variety of similar apps and this by far the best of its kind.

by Jjasaro

I just started using Buoyweather and I like it but I’m not sure if the information it’s reporting is correct or not because I was down alone side Castle Island in Boston ma and it was flat Calm and Buoyweather was telling me 2ft waves

by Navytower

Been using Buoyweather for two years. Not perfect but seems to be more accurate than others I have used.