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PredictWind - Marine Forecasts

Weather · Free + IAP
A Tier
Excellent · #14 of 40
92
4.8★32.9K ratings
Free + IAPprice
6dsince update

What is PredictWind?

PredictWind is a marine weather app that offers forecasts from several weather models, including ECMWF, ICON, UKMO and GFS, plus its own PWAi, PWG and PWE models. It provides high resolution maps for wind, waves, rain, pressure, temperatures and ocean data, along with tools such as Weather Routing and Departure Planning for sailing yachts and powerboats.

Pricing. PredictWind - Marine Forecasts is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Planning a passage for a sailing yacht or powerboat
  • Comparing departure dates over the next four days
  • Checking wind, wave and current maps before going out on the water

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Why this app is in A tier

PredictWind scores 92 out of 100: rating 95, rating count 88, App Store search rank 86, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

Accurate marine weather forecasts and powerful tools utilizing wind, wave and currents, save you time, keep you safe and ensure you get the most out of every day on the water. Access the world’s top-ranking forecast models for reliable and accurate wind and weather data, including ECMWF, AIFS, ICON, UKMO, GFS, and more. Our very own PWAi, PWG & PWE models deliver unmatched accuracy in the short-to-medium range. View high resolution marine weather maps for wind, gust, CAPE, wave, rain, cloud, pressure, air temperature, sea temperature, ocean data and solunar. Suitable for sailing yacht, powerboat and any other marine weather activity. In addition to marine forecasts, PredictWind also provides a suite of powerful marine weather tools to save you time and keep you safe at sea using Wind, Wave, Tidal and Ocean currents. Weather Routing takes your start and end points then calculates your route factoring in tides, currents, wind and wave data, depth and your Sailing Yacht or Powerboats unique dimensions to give you the best route for comfort or speed. Departure Planning quickly summarizes the forecast marine weather conditions you’ll encounter along your route if leaving on day 1,

Compare in Weather

MeasurePredictWindClimeThe Weather Network
TierAAA
Score92 / 10092 / 10092 / 100
Rating4.8 ★4.5 ★4.7 ★
Ratings32.9K1.1M12.2K
Latest ratings · 180d3.7 ★ · 15 reviews4.5 ★ · 20 reviews—
Last update6d ago12d ago2d ago
PriceFree + IAPFree + IAPFree + IAP

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Where else it ranks

Questions about PredictWind

Which weather models does the app use?

ECMWF, AIFS, ICON, UKMO, GFS and more, plus PredictWind's own PWAi, PWG and PWE models. It says the PWAi, PWG and PWE models are aimed at the short-to-medium range.

What does Weather Routing do?

You enter start and end points and it calculates a route using tides, currents, wind and wave data, depth and your vessel's dimensions, aiming for the best route for comfort or speed.

Does the app cost money?

The price is free. It does not mention in-app purchases or subscriptions in the description provided.

Is PredictWind free?

PredictWind is free to download, with in-app purchases.

What is PredictWind good for?

PredictWind is built for planning a passage for a sailing yacht or powerboat, comparing departure dates over the next four days, checking wind, wave and current maps before going out on the water. It sits in the weather list on AppTierList.

Is PredictWind worth it?

PredictWind is A tier, ranked #14 of 40 weather apps with a score of 92 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 32,881 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 13 apps rank above it.

How does PredictWind compare to Clime?

PredictWind is A tier at 92; Clime is A tier at 92. They score the same. PredictWind is free to download, with in-app purchases, Clime is free to download, with in-app purchases.

How often is PredictWind updated?

PredictWind was updated 6 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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All the facts

List
Weather
Tier
A (Excellent)
Score
92 / 100
Rank in list
#14 of 40
Ranking certainty
settled
Price
Free + IAP
App Store rating
4.8 out of 5
Number of ratings
32,881
Recent reviews
3.7 from 15 in the last 180 days
Current version
(6 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Weather
Good for
Planning a passage for a sailing yacht or powerboat, Comparing departure dates over the next four days, Checking wind, wave and current maps before going out on the water
Requires
iOS 15.5 or later
Size
40 MB
Age rating
4+
Languages
6
Developer pages
Website · Support · Privacy policy
Maker
unclaimed
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