Use Cases

Boaters and Kayakers

The morning question: is there enough water at the ramp, and when do I need to be back? The Detail view shows you the full 24-hour curve so you can plan your launch window around the high tides and avoid getting stuck on a falling tide. The Large view gives you the next high and low in big numbers you can read from across the room while getting your gear together. If you monitor two stations, one at your marina and one at your destination, you can compare conditions at both before heading out.

Fishers and Crabbers

Tides make or break a fishing trip. Many species feed more actively during incoming tides or at slack water when the current slows. Set a preferred tide range for the levels that produce best at your favorite spot, and the graph shades that zone every day so you can see instantly whether the tides line up. Crabbers monitoring stations at the launch and the bay can check both with the six-minute auto-cycle between stations.

Beachgoers and Surfers

Low tides expose more sand, tide pools, and rocky areas for exploring. Higher tides bring better waves to many surf spots. Tidesy shows you exactly when each window opens. The weather alert system adds a safety layer by flagging high surf warnings, rip current statements, and beach hazard advisories before you head out. Set the preferred range for your ideal beach conditions and the graph highlights your window every day.

Coastal Property Owners

Set a warning level at the tide height where water starts creeping onto your property. The red dashed line shows up on every graph so you can see at a glance whether any of the day's high tides will come close. When the National Weather Service issues a Coastal Flood Advisory, the alert pops up on Tidesy automatically. Over time, you develop an intuitive feel for which combinations of high tides and weather to watch for.

Dock and Marina Operators

Monitor water levels at your dock all day without checking an app. The web dashboard gives your whole team access to tide data from any browser on the local network. Warning and preferred levels help you set thresholds for dock clearance, vessel draft, and safe operations. Multiple stations let you track conditions at different points along your waterway.

Beach House and Vacation Rentals