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About The Buoy

The Buoy is the simplest way to take the pulse of the ocean. Thanks to data provided by services like the NOAA in the US, Cerema (Candhis) in France, Channel Coastal Observatory in the UK/Ireland, Portus in Spain and Hidrografico in Portugal, the buoy allows you to know in real-time the swell conditions around you: size, period, and direction. But The Buoy goes even further. We cross-reference this data with surf forecasts so you can easily plan your sessions. You can also save your favorite conditions to know exactly when a spot is working according to YOUR criteria. Our widget, very easy to use, allows you to have the conditions at your favourite buoy in real-time on your iPhone's locked screen. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

What’s new

Version 1.0.13 · Updated May 25, 2026

New virtual buoys powered by satellite observations 4 new map styles Improved tide display with more daily details (France only for now) You can now support the development of the app Find the closest buoys around you with geolocation Redesigned buoy readings to make important data easier to read Switch between light and dark mode from settings

App privacy

The developer, Thomas Cailhol, reported these privacy practices to Apple.

Data Not Linked to You

The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:

  • Location: Coarse Location
  • Usage Data: Product Interaction

Used for: Analytics

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