Using the charts in the iOS app

How can I move around?

Move: Drag across the map to your desired point of interest

Zoom in: Pinch outward with two fingers.

Zoom out: Pinch inward with two fingers.

Time: Drag the timeline at the bottom of the map to move through the forecast. Use the playback controls to animate forecast conditions over time.

How can I use the interactive chart?

Use the controls on the map to switch between Map Layers, turn Map Overlays on or off, and choose a Direction Indicator.

Available Map Layers include:

• Wind Speed
• Wave Height
• Wave Period
• Wave Energy
• Satellite
• Bathymetry
• Sea Surface Temperature
• Ocean Currents
• Wind + Ocean Currents.

Map Overlays include: 

• Locations
• Pressure
• Storms
• Lightning
• Buoys

You can also change the Direction Indicator between: 

• Particle
• Arrow
• Wind Barb
• None

How can I access a specific location forecast?

Tap your desired location on the map. A tooltip will appear with conditions for that point. Tap View forecast to open the Custom Location Forecast.

From the location forecast, you can view the Captain’s Brief, Forecast, Tides, and any available Nearby Live Cams.

How can I enter specific coordinates?

Tap the Coordinates button (target icon) on the left side of the map to enter a specific latitude and longitude. 

Supported formats include: DD (Decimal Degrees), DMM (Degrees & decimal minutes), DMS (Degrees, minutes & seconds). 

Other map features

Additional tools are available from the iOS map:

• Measure distance: How to measure distance using the charts
• Live cams: How to find Live Cams in the Buoyweather app (iOS only)
• Routes: How do I use Routes in the Buoyweather app? (iOS only)