Best Android apps especially for your beach vacation

In ‘Best Android apps’ we discuss a selection of cool apps that can inspire you every time. With the holiday theme week we look at apps for a holiday at the beach. We discuss apps for surfers, but just as well apps that remind you to use sunscreen.

OCEARCH Shark Tracker

A sea or ocean is more than a beautiful view, because it is also full of life. With the OCEARCH Shark Tracker you can follow the swimming routes of different shark species, but also, among other things, orcas, dolphins and whales. See which animals are nearby and which sea route they have traveled. The sea creatures are tracked via GPS and you can also read a little explanation about each animal. OCEARCH Shark Tracker is also used by scientists to study the behavior and health of sharks and other underwater animals.

UVLens – UV Index Forecasts

Sunbathing all day can be very relaxing, but it is necessary to protect your skin. The UVLens app sends notifications reminding users to apply sunscreen in good time. Those notifications with recommendations are adjusted depending on the UV index in your location and your skin type that you have preset in the app. It is also interesting that you always see in the app for how long you are protected, but also if you have not yet lubricated how long it takes before you can burn.

Using the app, you can also plan times in advance when you will get out of the sun and choose some shade. In addition, there is also a handy widget that gives you immediate insight into the UV index.

For some, the beach is primarily for sunbathing, while others are looking for a little more excitement. Surfers can read daily information about the weather conditions in their area in Surfline. You will find the wind force, the height of waves, the wind temperature and information about the tides. Surfline has forecasts for the next 16 days so you can plan surf trips in advance.

In addition, this app also has 800 live cameras around the world that allow you to see the surfing conditions with your own eyes. The app also includes tips and training for surfers and there is a news section and information about the necessary equipment.

If you are not really a surfer, but you would like to follow the tides, there is the Tides nearby app. You can follow the tides based on your location and also discover the direction of the water. The app shows you the time of high and low water and you can also see in detail when the sun and moon rise and set. Finally, you can also view the different tide stations that measure the sea level on a map and read their information.

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