Compare our Apps

Why Two Apps?
Between the PredictWind and Offshore Apps, we have you covered with world-leading forecasts and marine tools no matter where you are in the world. But why the need for two apps? In a nutshell, the PredictWind App is for coastal applications with access to mobile data coverage and the Offshore App is optimised for satellite connections. Watch the video or read below to learn more about each app, so you can decide which one is the right fit for you.

PredictWind App
The PredictWind App and website are designed for use on cellular and wifi networks for coastal applications. View high resolution forecasts on your mobile, tablet or computer.

View Data Your Way.
Choose to view the forecasts as maps, graphs or tables. Compare all three to get the full picture or stick with one that works the best for you.

Increased Accuracy.
High resolution forecasts down to an incredible 1km resolution, give you greater detail and therefore greater accuracy.

Save Locations.
Set up your favourite locations for quick access.

Forecast Models

• ECMWF
• SPIRE
• UKMO
• PWG
• PWE

• GFS
• NAM
• AROME
• HRRR

Best for:
Coastal cruising, power boating, fishing, kiting, foiling, kayaking, windsurfing and dinghy racing.

App available for iOS and Android, Website available on all devices.


Offshore App
The Offshore App is designed to save weather information locally, in an offline mode, for boats heading offshore with a need to download forecast GRIB files over a satellite connection.

Optimized Downloads.
All data is highly compressed to keep download times and costs to a minimum. Only the weather parameters that you select will be downloaded.

Access Data, Without Downloading.
Cloud-based Weather Routing gives access to powerful high resolution forecasts in a tiny 6kb file size.

Universal Integration.
The Offshore App has seamless integration with mobile data, wifi and most Satellite/SSB systems.

Forecast Models.

• ECMWF
• SPIRE
• UKMO
• PWG
• PWE GFS

Best for.
Offshore cruising, power boating, yacht racing and recreational activities in remote locations.

Available for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Chromebook and Raymarine.


New upgrades to the Offshore App

• Departure Planning: 
Now see four models with four departures each.
• AIS Data
: View nearby vessel positions on the AIS network.
• Wave Routing with hydrodynamic modeling
: Know how your boat will perform in all conditions.
• More wave data than ever before: 
View primary, secondary, tertiary swell & wind wave components.
• View GMDSS forecasts in map format: GMDSS forecasts made quick, easy and beautiful.
• Extreme Weather Warnings: Now available in Weather Routing.
• Performance Upgrades: For Windows operating system.
• Spot Forecast: Upgraded user interface.
• Iridium GO! exec Integration with the Iridium GO! exec.
• iOS device location: Offshore App can now use device GPS location.
• Weather overlay for tracking: GPS & YB Tracking can now display weather.