Free Weather Dashboard
12 free official data sources — NOAA radar, GOES satellite, NWS alerts, ocean buoys, tide predictions, air quality, UV index, lightning, earthquakes, aviation METAR, volcano status, and more. No sign-up. No paywall.
NOAA Weather Radar
National Weather Service interactive radar mosaic. Pan, zoom, and toggle layers for precipitation, storm tracks, and warnings.
GOES Satellite Imagery
NOAA GOES-East and GOES-West geocolor satellite images. Updated every 10 minutes. Select a view below.
Active NWS Alerts
Extreme and severe weather warnings, watches, and advisories from the National Weather Service. Updates on load.
Multi-Model Forecast
Enter a zip code above and click Look Up to see current conditions + forecasts from 7 weather models.
NOAA Ocean Buoys
Real-time wave height, dominant period, and water temperature from NOAA National Data Buoy Center stations. Click any buoy on the map for full data.
NOAA Tide Predictions
Next 24 hours of high and low tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS for popular coastal stations.
Air Quality Index
EPA AirNow interactive air quality map showing ozone and particulate matter concentrations across the US.
UV Index
Today's UV index forecast from the EPA. Enter a zip code above to look up your area.
Lightning Map
Real-time lightning strikes detected by the Blitzortung community network of over 2,000 stations worldwide.
Windy Interactive Map
Full Windy map with selectable overlays for radar, wind, waves, temperature, clouds, and more.
Recent Earthquakes
Magnitude 2.5+ earthquakes in the past 24 hours from the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program.
Aviation Weather (METAR)
Current airport conditions decoded from METAR reports. Temperature, wind, visibility, and sky conditions at major airports.
Volcano Status
Real-time volcanic activity from USGS and the Alaska Volcano Observatory. Alert levels, recent eruptions, and seismic activity for monitored volcanoes.
Moon Phase & Sun Times
Current moon phase, illumination, moonrise/set, sunrise/sunset, and golden hour times. Essential for photographers, surfers, and fishermen.
PacIOOS Wave Buoys
Real-time wave data from 13 PacIOOS buoys across Hawaii -- wave height, period, and direction updated every 30 minutes. The same data Surfline charges $99/year to access.
Vog & Hawaii Air Quality
Volcanic fog (vog) conditions from Kilauea and SO2 monitoring. Real-time data from Hawaii Department of Health Clean Air Branch stations plus AirNow forecasts.
Tidal Currents
Real-time current speed and direction from NOAA CO-OPS current stations across Hawaii and Alaska. Critical for boaters, divers, and fishermen.
Live Weather Cameras
Watch live conditions from volcano cams, surf breaks, mountain peaks, aurora forecasts, and GOES satellite feeds. Each camera shows real-time temperature and conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who Uses This Dashboard
Official data, presented clearly. Every audience gets what they need in one place.
Mariners & Boaters
Ocean buoys, tide predictions, tidal currents, marine METAR, and GOES satellite — the same data the Coast Guard uses, without a subscription.
Pilots & Aviation
Decoded METAR reports with VFR/IFR flight categories, multi-model winds aloft forecasts, lightning map, and radar mosaic — great for preflight planning.
Surfers & Ocean Athletes
PacIOOS Hawaii wave buoys with live swell height and period — the same data Surfline charges $99/year for. Plus tides, currents, and UV index.
Photographers
Moon phase, golden hour times, sunrise/sunset table, UV index, and cloud cover forecast — everything needed to plan a shoot or chase the perfect light.
Fishermen & Divers
Tidal current tables (flood/ebb/slack), tide predictions, water temperature from buoys, moon phase, and solunar-relevant astronomy data for planning trips.
Hawaii Residents
Vog conditions and SO₂ monitoring from Kilauea, Hawaii-specific tide stations (Honolulu, Hilo, Kahului, Nawiliwili), and PacIOOS wave buoys across all islands.
What's in This Dashboard
Every layer pulls from free, official government data — the same sources used by meteorologists, mariners, pilots, and emergency managers. No subscriptions, no ads for data, no account needed.
NOAA Weather Radar
The National Weather Service interactive NEXRAD Doppler radar mosaic. Pan and zoom to your area, toggle storm tracks and warnings. Updates every 2–6 minutes; faster during severe weather events.
GOES Satellite Imagery
NOAA GOES-West (GOES-18) and GOES-East (GOES-19) GeoColor satellite images updated every 10 minutes. Choose CONUS, Full Disk, Hawaii sector, or Alaska sector views.
NWS Active Alerts
Real-time extreme and severe weather warnings, watches, and advisories from the National Weather Service. Shows active alerts nationwide with severity, area, and urgency levels.
Multi-Model Forecast
Enter a zip code to compare 7 forecast models — NWS, GFS (NOAA), ECMWF (EU), ICON (Germany), GEM (Canada), JMA (Japan), and HRRR — with 48-hour charts and a 10-day comparison table. Powered by Open-Meteo (free API).
NOAA Ocean Buoys
Live wave height, dominant period, water temperature, and wind from over 1,900 NDBC stations on an interactive map. Click any buoy for full data. Key stations include Waikiki, Mokapu, San Francisco, Cape Canaveral, and Bering Sea.
NOAA Tide Predictions
High and low tide times and heights for 15 NOAA CO-OPS stations: Honolulu, Kahului, Hilo, Nawiliwili, Anchorage, Juneau, Sitka, Valdez, Ketchikan, Homer, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Miami, and Seattle.
Air Quality Index (AQI)
EPA AirNow interactive map showing real-time ozone and PM2.5 particulate matter concentrations nationwide. Also includes the Vog tab for volcanic fog and SO2 monitoring specific to Hawaii.
UV Index Forecast
Daily EPA UV index forecast by zip code with risk level (Low / Moderate / High / Very High / Extreme). Critical for outdoor workers, surfers, hikers, and anyone spending time outdoors — especially in Hawaii where UV levels regularly reach Very High.
Real-Time Lightning Map
Live lightning strike detection from the Blitzortung community network of over 2,000 stations worldwide. Shows strikes in near real-time, useful for storm chasers, pilots, sailors, and outdoor enthusiasts.
USGS Earthquake Feed
Magnitude 2.5+ earthquakes from the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, updated continuously. Shows location, magnitude, depth, and time for the past 24 hours. Hawaii and Alaska are among the most seismically active US regions.
Aviation METAR Reports
Decoded METAR airport weather for major US airports, with temperature, dewpoint, wind, visibility, altimeter setting, and VFR/IFR/MVFR flight categories. Enter a zip code to load the nearest airports automatically.
Volcano Status
Real-time alert levels from the USGS Volcano Hazards Program and Alaska Volcano Observatory for all monitored US volcanoes. Includes Kilauea (Big Island, HI) seismic activity and links to the Kilauea live cam.
Moon Phase & Sun Times
Current moon phase, illumination percentage, next full moon date, 7-day sunrise/sunset table, daylight duration, and golden hour windows. Essential for photographers, surfers, fishermen, and wildlife watchers.
PacIOOS Wave Buoys
Real-time wave height, period, direction, and sea surface temperature from 13 PacIOOS buoys across Hawaii — the same data Surfline charges $99/year to access. Includes Waikiki, Waimea Bay, Hanalei Bay (Kauai), Pauwela (Maui), and Hilo.
Tidal Currents
NOAA CO-OPS current station predictions showing max flood, max ebb, and slack water times for Hawaii (Pearl Harbor, Kahului, Hilo), Alaska (Anchorage, Juneau), and San Francisco Bay. Critical for boaters, divers, and fishermen.