Know Before You Go

Color-coded marine weather that anyone can understand. No more guessing what 15 knots NNE means for your boat.

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✓ 340+ Inlet Conditions ✓ 5-Day Hourly Forecasts ✓ Boat Profile Integration
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Boaters Deserve Better Than Generic Weather Apps

You shouldn't need to check 5 different apps before heading out.

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App Overload

Juggling weather, tides, radar, and charts across multiple apps

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Generic Forecasts

Wind speeds that don't account for how YOUR boat handles conditions

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Raw Data Confusion

Numbers without context — you're left guessing if '15 knots' is safe for your boat

ChopWatch was built by a boater who got tired of guessing.

Weather Made Simple — No Decoding Required

Other apps show raw numbers. ChopWatch translates conditions into colors and context.

Generic Weather App
Wind: 13 kt ESE
Waves: 1.9-3 ft
Period: 8.1 s
Temp: 76°F
"Is that safe? 🤷"
ChopWatch
MODERATE
Steady rolling moderate breeze
Comfortable for most boats 18ft+
Winds: 13 kt from the east-southeast
Waves: 1.9-3 ft at 8.1 second period
Speed: 15-20 kt | Trim: +1

* This is a hypothetical example. ChopWatch's severity analysis considers multiple factors including wind speed, wave height, period, direction, boat profile, and more.

4 Severity Levels

Calm, Moderate, Rough, Severe

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Plain English

Context, not just numbers

Boat-Specific

Guidance for your hull type

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No Degree Required

Understand in seconds

Everything You Need, One Tap Away

Charts, tides, radar, forecasts, and inlet conditions — all in one app.

Instant Understanding

Weather Made Simple

Stop squinting at raw numbers. ChopWatch translates marine forecasts into color-coded indicators with plain-English descriptions. See at a glance if conditions are good, borderline, or dangerous — no interpretation required.

  • 4 severity levels: Calm, Moderate, Rough, Severe
  • Plain-English context for every condition
  • Visual wind/wave compass shows direction
  • Learn what to watch for as you use it
Color-coded weather conditions
Personalized Data

Tuned to YOUR Boat

A 21' bay boat handles chop differently than a 40' sportfisher. Set your boat profile to see conditions contextualized for your hull type and size.

  • Speed & trim reference ranges
  • Conditions relative to boat specs
  • Travel direction impact data
Boat-specific recommendations
Inlet conditions
Inlet Conditions

340+ Inlet Reports

View conditions at coastal inlets across the US. See tide flow direction, wind data, and how wind and tide may be interacting — information that's often hard to find in one place.

  • Tide flow direction data
  • Wind & tide interaction indicators
  • 12/24/48 hour data range
Plan Ahead

5-Day Hourly Forecast

View marine conditions up to 120 hours in advance. Color-coded indicators help you quickly assess conditions at a glance.

  • Hourly conditions for 5 days
  • Tap any hour for full breakdown
  • Color-coded severity (calm → extreme)
5-day forecast
Tide charts
Timing Matters

Interactive Tide Charts

Know exactly when high and low tides hit. Visual graphs show tide flow so you can time your departure perfectly.

  • High/low times with water levels
  • Visual tide graphs
  • Moon phase data
All-in-One

Radar, Charts & More

NOAA radar with storm tracking, nautical charts with depth soundings, lightning detection, and satellite imagery — all without switching apps.

  • Real-time NOAA radar
  • VectorCharts nautical charts
  • Lightning & satellite tracking
Radar and charts

Start Making Smarter Decisions in 60 Seconds

Download, set up your boat, and go.

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Download & Set Location

Tell us your home marina or favorite launch spot

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Add Your Boat Profile

Hull type and size so we can customize recommendations

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Check Conditions

View color-coded conditions and make informed decisions for your trip.

Powered by the Sources Pros Trust

ChopWatch aggregates data from NOAA, ECMWF, Meteo France, and proprietary marine models — then translates it into actionable insights for your specific boat.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What areas does ChopWatch cover?

ChopWatch works anywhere with marine weather data. Our inlet database covers 340+ coastal inlets across the US.

I'm not great at reading weather — is this app for me?

Absolutely. ChopWatch was built specifically so you don't need to decode weather data. Color-coded indicators and plain-English descriptions make it impossible to misread conditions. If you can read a traffic light, you can read ChopWatch.

How is this different from Windy or other weather apps?

Generic weather apps show raw data. ChopWatch contextualizes marine conditions based on your boat's profile, showing speed and trim reference ranges alongside forecasts.

What's the 60-minute trial?

Full access to every feature for 60 minutes. Enough time to explore, check conditions at your marina, and see if ChopWatch is right for you.

Can I use it offshore?

Yes. Forecasts work offshore. Charts and radar require cellular/wifi connectivity.

What boats does it support?

Any boat. You set your hull type and size, and we customize recommendations accordingly — from kayaks to sportfishers.

All Your Marine Data in One Place

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