NOFO—AI Ocean Forecasts

For fishing, boating, and more

Only for iPhone

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.

iPhone

NOFO has launched! We're excited to bring trusted, approachable, and personal forecasts to you. Let us know if you have suggestions! NOFO helps you decide when the ocean is actually good for what you want to do. Instead of guessing from wave height or wind alone, NOFO analyzes how waves, wind, tides, and local conditions combine and scores every hour of the day for your specific activity. Whether you are fishing, kayaking, crabbing, or just heading to the coast, NOFO shows you when to go and when it is better to stay home. --- Deciding when the ocean is "good" is harder than it looks. Most forecasts show waves, wind, and tides separately, which forces people to rely on rules of thumb like "wave height should be one-third of wave period" or "never go out on a south wind." Those shortcuts can work, but they also fail in subtle ways when conditions stack, interact, or change quickly. NOFO is built to handle that complexity for you. Instead of making you interpret raw data, NOFO analyzes how ocean conditions combine and translates them into clear guidance for your specific activity. Using advanced analysis across multiple trusted forecast and observation sources, NOFO scores ocean conditions hour by hour so you can see when conditions are favorable, marginal, or not worth the risk. --- Forecasts built around what you are actually doing NOFO is centered around Activities, custom profiles that reflect how you use the ocean. You can create activities for things like: - Nearshore or offshore fishing - Drift fishing or trolling - Kayaking or kayak fishing - Bay crabbing and clamming - Beach walking or wildlife watching Each activity is tied to a location and customized with your preferences, such as wave intensity, wind limits, tide sensitivity, and comfort level. If you are boating, you can factor in things like vessel size or bar crossings. Once set up, NOFO automatically evaluates every hour of the day and shows you the best windows to go. --- Clear answers, not just more data NOFO does not just show forecasts, it interprets them. Behind the scenes, the app compares multiple forecast models and live observations, weighs their relevance, and accounts for how conditions interact. The result is a simple score and summary that reflects real-world ocean behavior, not isolated numbers. You still get access to the underlying data when you want it, but you are never forced to decipher it. --- Depth and transparency for advanced users If you want to dig deeper, NOFO gives you full visibility into observed conditions and trends: - Live and historical buoy data - Tide station readings - Offshore trends and water temperature - Side-by-side comparisons between data sources You can explore how conditions are changing, see what is actually happening offshore, and understand why NOFO rated a particular day or hour the way it did. --- Let the forecast come to you With SMS notifications (subscription required), NOFO can monitor conditions for your activities and notify you when favorable windows appear so you do not have to keep checking forecasts or miss short-lived opportunities. --- Built to earn trust NOFO is designed as a decision-support tool, not a black box. Our goal is to help you make better-informed choices by combining data, experience, and transparency, whether you are new to the ocean or have spent years reading forecasts. If you have feedback or ideas, we would love to hear them. We are building NOFO to become the most trusted, insightful, and personal ocean forecasting tool available. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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  • Data Linked to You

    The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:

    • Contact Info
    • Usage Data

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    • Location

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Information

Seller
  • DEVIN CHAD NORTHRUP
Size
  • 19.1 MB
Category
  • Weather
Compatibility
Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
  • iPod touch
    Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
  • Mac
    Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
  • Apple Vision
    Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Languages
  • English
Age Rating
4+
In-App Purchases
Yes
  • NOFO Premium Annual $129.99
  • NOFO Premium $12.99
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Copyright
  • © National Ocean Forecasting Organization
  • Developer Website
  • Privacy Policy