About Next Best Outdoors
Your smart companion for outdoor adventures
Our Mission
Next Best Outdoors was created to help outdoor enthusiasts make the most of their time on the water and in nature. We believe that with the right data and insights, anyone can improve their outdoor experiences and create lasting memories.
By combining weather forecasts, tidal predictions, astronomical data, and your personal preferences, we provide data-driven recommendations for the best times to pursue your favorite outdoor activities.
What We Do
π£ Smart Predictions
Our advanced algorithms analyze weather patterns, tidal movements, moon phases, and more to predict optimal conditions for fishing, crabbing, clamming, and wind surfing.
π Personalized Spots
Save your favorite locations and customize ranking preferences for each spot. Set exclusion conditions to automatically filter out unfavorable times.
οΏ½ Trip Planning
Plan your trips in advance with our long-range forecasting tools. Find the best weekends for camping, clamming tides, or tide pool exploration.
π Real-Time Data
We integrate data from trusted government and open sources including NOAA, USGS, US Army Corps of Engineers, and Open-Meteo to provide the most accurate and up-to-date conditions possible.
Technology
Next Best Outdoors is built with modern web technologies to provide a fast, reliable, and user-friendly experience:
- β’ SvelteKit - Fast, efficient web framework for optimal performance
- β’ PostgreSQL - Reliable database for storing your spots and preferences
- β’ Open-Meteo API - High-quality weather and marine forecasts
- β’ NOAA API - Tides, currents, and marine forecasts
- β’ USGS Water Services - River levels and stream flow data
- β’ US Army Corps of Engineers - Reservoir levels and management data
Data Sources & Licenses
Next Best Outdoors aggregates data from multiple open-source and government providers. We are grateful for these services:
- Open-Meteo.com
Weather data provided by Open-Meteo.com under CC BY 4.0.
- NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
Tides, currents, and marine forecast data. NOAA Tides & Currents.
- USGS (United States Geological Survey)
Stream flow and river gauge data. USGS Water Services.
- US Army Corps of Engineers
Reservoir and dam data via CWMS API.
Get in Touch
We're always looking to improve and would love to hear from you. Whether you have questions, feedback, or suggestions for new features, don't hesitate to reach out.
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