Plan your trip

The Coastguard app

The Coastguard app has a boatload of handy features for fishos and boaties, and is the simplest way to stay safe out on the water. You won’t want to leave the dock without this in your pocket.

App features

Log a trip

Quick fish or a weekend mission? Let us know where you’re headed and when you’ll be back for peace of mind out on the water.

Nowcasting

Keep an eye on the current conditions at your spot – or someone else’s’. Get live weather updates including up-to-the minute live wind data with Coastguard Nowcasting.

Forecasts

Don’t set sail if she’s blowing a gale. Get 5 days forecasts for wind, weather, swell and tides.

Save your spots

Can’t remember where that whopper was caught? Save your favourite spots for quick access next time.

Download the app

More information

Let us walk you through the app

Not sure how to log a trip, or where to find your profile? Click on the image below:

Frequently asked questions

Find the answer to your query below. Can’t find the answer to your question? Email us!

A huge thanks to our supporters

It’s because of their support and desire to provide Kiwis with the tools to keep safe out on the water that we’ve been able to bring this new generation Coastguard app to life and for the first time offer our essential trip reporting service nationwide at the touch of a finger.

Like us, they’ve got your back and for that, we simply can’t thank them enough!