#driftline
platformiPhone · iOS 17+pricefree + $4.99 ProdataNWS + NOAAprivacyno account, no tracking
Driftline tells you how dangerous the water is right now and how it will change through the day, so you can pick the safest time to get in. It pairs the National Weather Service's rip-current outlook with NOAA tide and water-temperature data, in a calm design you can read at a glance from the sand.
###What it does
Built for beachgoers, swimmers, surfers, and families. Open it, find your beach, and see the rip-current risk, where the tide is heading, and what the waves and wind are doing, all on one screen.
###Features
- Rip-current risk on a four-step scale (Calm, Moderate, High, Severe) with plain-language guidance
- A live tide curve with the next high and low, plus water temperature, waves, and wind
- Hourly outlook for tide, swell, and risk through the day
- A coast map: search any U.S. beach and jump straight to its conditions
- Active National Weather Service rip-current alerts
- Share a beach's current risk as a card with a link that opens the app
Driftline is an informational forecast, not a substitute for posted warnings or lifeguard instructions. Conditions change quickly, so always heed local signage and swim near a staffed lifeguard tower.
##Driftline Pro#
The forecast and current risk are always free. A one-time $4.99 unlock, not a subscription, adds:
- Rip-current risk alerts when the water climbs to High or above
- Tide reminders before the next high and low
- Unlimited saved beaches
##Data#
Rip-current risk and alerts come from the U.S. National Weather Service (weather.gov). Tides and water temperature come from NOAA Tides & Currents. No account is required.
##Privacy#
Driftline collects no personal data. Read the full Privacy Policy.