# Marine Weather | SailGrib

> Sailing weather forecast and tides worldwide

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sailgrib](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sailgrib)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.sailgrib`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** SailGrib
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 294,427
- **Rating:** 4.45 / 5 (2,690 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.3
- **Last updated:** 2023-10-19
- **First published:** 2012-11-21
- **Size:** 8.63 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-10-03
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sailgrib)
- **Website:** [http://www.sailgrib.com](http://www.sailgrib.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://gribserver.sailgrib.com/privacy\_policy/privacy\_policy\_sailgrib\_free.html](http://gribserver.sailgrib.com/privacy_policy/privacy_policy_sailgrib_free.html)

## Description

Marine Weather | SailGrib is a sophisticated weather and tide forecast app tailored for sailors, cruisers, and race enthusiasts worldwide. Approved for use with Iridium GO!, it aggregates major weather models from top providers into an easy-to-use interface. Users can pan and zoom to select regions, download GRIB files from multiple sources, and customize parameters such as wind, pressure, and wave data.

Features include offline map usage, compatibility with satellite phones, and the ability to view detailed weather elements like wind barbs, isobars, precipitation, cloud cover, temperature, and ocean currents. Tide forecasts are calculated locally, and file size limits can be managed to optimize downloads, making SailGrib ideal for at-sea navigation and planning. Note that tide forecasts are for reference only, and GRIB data is provided as-is without guarantees of accuracy.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Marine Weather | SailGrib is appreciated for its reliable and comprehensive sailing weather forecasts, user-friendly once learned, and useful GRIB file integration for chartplotters. However, multiple users report persistent interface bugs and unresponsive buttons that hinder usability, coupled with unaddressed developer communication, affecting user satisfaction. Overall, it remains a valuable tool for sailing weather if the interface issues are resolved.

### Pros

- Provides comprehensive and reliable weather information for sailing and regatta forecasts.
- Easy to use once familiar with the interface, enabling straightforward download of wind forecasts and GRIB files.
- Highly recommended for sailors, offering quick and useful weather data.
- Good integration with chartplotters via GRIB files.
- Accurate long-range weather indications.

### Cons

- The app interface has significant bugs, with unresponsive or disappearing buttons, making it barely usable for some users.
- Lack of developer support or response to user issues.
- Permissions concerns were noted by at least one user.
- Not easy to get started for new users.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sailgrib)