WaveReader

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Content rating
Everyone
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About this app

WaveReader transforms your phone into a wave measurement tool using advanced spectral analysis of accelerometer data.

Key Features:
• Real-time wave measurements
• Accurate height, period, and direction calculations
• Location-tagged measurements with GPS
• Interactive measurement history
• Data visualization
• NOAA processing algorithms

Ideal For:
• Scouting ocean conditions
• Collecting wave data
• Tracking ocean changes
• Anyone curious about ocean waves

How It Works:
Measuring and Recording Waves in Real-time:
WaveReader uses your phone's built in sensors to detect motion patterns in ocean waves. Following NOAA standards, sensor data is converted into accurate wave measurements. Simply hold your phone steady while out on water to get wave data.
Searching for Current Wave Information by Location:
Search any location for the current wave conditions using the Marine Weather API from Open-Mateo.

Privacy First:
Location data is only used to tag your measurements and is never shared without your permission.

Start measuring waves and download WaveReader today!
Updated on
Feb 20, 2026

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
No data shared with third parties
Learn more about how developers declare sharing
This app may collect these data types
Personal info and App activity
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

What’s new

First production ready release for WaveReader!

Features:
• Measure wave height, period, and direction
• Real-time spectral analysis using phone sensors
• Location-tagged measurements with GPS
• Interactive measurement history
• Data visualization

This is the first stable release version and your feedback is valuable for future development!