Real-time ocean intelligence for every mission

Deployed in minutes, anywhere you operate.

Ocean data from our sensors. Routing generated from data. Detection of what moves below the surface.

From sensor to decision

Sofar builds the hardware that collects ocean data and the solutions that turn it into decisions. Deploy sensors where you need them and connect to a global network already in the water. Use the data for mission planning, or for detection and classification of activity below the surface. Buy either layer on its own. They are stronger together.

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Spotter Buoy

The rapidly deployable marine sensing buoy, transmitting real-time surface and subsurface observations from the moment it deploys.

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Spotter Scout

The rapidly deployable marine sensing buoy, transmitting real-time surface and subsurface observations from the moment it deploys.

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A-Size

The rapidly deployable marine sensing buoy, transmitting real-time surface and subsurface observations from the moment it deploys.

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Spotter Buoy

The rapidly deployable marine sensing buoy, transmitting real-time surface and subsurface observations from the moment it deploys.

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Spotter Scout

The rapidly deployable marine sensing buoy, transmitting real-time surface and subsurface observations from the moment it deploys.

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A-Size

The rapidly deployable marine sensing buoy, transmitting real-time surface and subsurface observations from the moment it deploys.

Built for operations above and below the surface

Most weather forecasting was built for land. Sofar Ocean uses real-time ocean intelligence to build better forecasts at sea.

Operational Planning

Real-time, predicted sea states to plan for mission success.

MDA and Port Security

Real-time, predicted sea states to plan for mission success.

Contested Logistics

Optimized routing to sustain deployed forces at sea.

METOC Support

Operator-trusted ocean observations and forecasts.

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Proven in Theater

Crimson Viper 2025

Alerting on maritime domain activity

Spotter characterized the bay's sea state and acoustic environment and detected surface, subsurface, and airborne craft through passive acoustics, with alerts delivered in ATAK.

With INDOPACOM J8 and the Royal Thai Marines.

Balikatan 2026

Improved forecasts for go or no-go decisions

Air-dropped Spotters delivered localized ocean data across the islands of the Luzon Strait, giving commanders the intel they needed to position NMESIS and HIMARS.

With the 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, U.S. Army 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, and INDOPACOM J8.

The appearance of U.S. Department of War (DoW) visual information does not imply or constitute DoW endorsement.

2,500+

Spotters deployed globally

1.5M+

Real-time observations per day

1,000+

Vessels routed

40%

More accurate forecasts

The data you need for a confident go or no-go.

Rapid deployment

Deployable by air, small vessel, or ship, and operational within minutes of hitting the water, so you get data exactly where you need it.

Persistence

Deployable by air, small vessel, or ship, and operational within minutes of hitting the water, so you get data exactly where you need it.

Surface and subsurface

Deployable by air, small vessel, or ship, and operational within minutes of hitting the water, so you get data exactly where you need it.

Around-the-clock detection

Deployable by air, small vessel, or ship, and operational within minutes of hitting the water, so you get data exactly where you need it.

Forecast accuracy

Deployable by air, small vessel, or ship, and operational within minutes of hitting the water, so you get data exactly where you need it.

Interoperability

Deployable by air, small vessel, or ship, and operational within minutes of hitting the water, so you get data exactly where you need it.