About Florida WaterWise
Safety-first water conditions, alerts, and trip planning for Florida.
Florida WaterWise is a safety-focused, mobile-first web app built to help residents and visitors make smarter, safer decisions before heading out onto Florida's waters. Whether you are kayaking a quiet mangrove trail, paddleboarding along the Intracoastal, casting a line from a beach ramp, or planning a day trip with family, Florida WaterWise brings real-time environmental conditions, hazard alerts, and trip-planning tools together in one convenient place.
The app translates complex marine and weather data — wind speed and direction, wave height, tidal stage, currents, air and water temperature, storm and lightning risk, and water-quality advisories — into clear, color-coded guidance you can act on. A statewide beach directory covers coastal regions across Florida, while activity-specific safety logic tailors recommendations to your experience level and chosen activity, from beginner-friendly paddles to more advanced open-water trips.
Florida WaterWise is built by an independent development team passionate about water safety and outdoor recreation. It is designed as a planning aid and educational companion, not a replacement for official advisories from the National Weather Service, NOAA, the Florida Department of Health, or local beach authorities. Always check official local advisories before drinking or swimming, and use your best judgment on the water.
Who it's for
Kayakers, paddleboarders, anglers, swimmers, and boaters of all experience levels exploring Florida's coasts, springs, lakes, and waterways.
Safety first
Color-coded risk ratings, hazard alerts, and trip planning help you choose the right time and place to get on the water.