Actual Currents
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Description
Actual Currents brings tidal currents to life with real-time animated particle visualization on a nautical-grade interactive map.
See the actual flow of water in your area — not just tide times, but the speed and direction of tidal currents rendered as thousands of flowing particles over a detailed heatmap. Plan your trip with confidence by scrubbing through time to see how currents change throughout the day.
FEATURES
Animated tidal current visualization with speed-colored particles and GPU-accelerated heatmap
Time scrubber — view current predictions for any time, past or future
Globe view with global ocean currents when zoomed out
Real-time wind overlay with global weather data
ENC nautical chart data with navigation aids, depth soundings, and depth contours
Satellite, bathymetry, and nautical basemap options
Route planning with current-aware analysis
Trip logging with GPS drift tracking
Location search to jump to any harbor or waterway
COVERAGE
US Atlantic coast — Maine to Florida
US Pacific coast — Washington to California
Gulf of Mexico
Global ocean surface currents
BUILT FOR BOATERS
Whether you're sailing, fishing, kayaking, or navigating commercially, understanding tidal currents is critical for safety and efficiency. Actual Currents gives you an intuitive, visual understanding of water movement that tide tables alone can't provide.
SUBSCRIPTION TIERS
Basic (free) — Real-time currents within ±3 hours of now
Pro ($4.99/mo) — Full historical and forecast access
Unlimited ($39.99/yr) — Full historical and forecast access with 7-day free trial
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