# PredictWind Offshore Weather

> Offshore Weather & Grib Viewer

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1068677891](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1068677891)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1068677891`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** PredictWind Limited
- **Category:** Weather
- **Rating:** 3.50 / 5 (41 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.9.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-16
- **First published:** 2016-01-07
- **Size:** 527 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/predictwind-offshore-weather/id1068677891)
- **Website:** [https://www.predictwind.com/](https://www.predictwind.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.predictwind.com/about-us/privacy-policy/](https://www.predictwind.com/about-us/privacy-policy/)

## Description

The Offshore App allows you to seamlessly download multiple GRIB files for your coastal and offshore passages.



Quickly download and view GRIB files, weather routes, GMDSS maps and text forecasts, AIS data and satellite imagery.



Access all the world’s top ranking forecast models for reliable and accurate weather data, including ECMWF, SPIRE, UKMO, GFS and more. Our very own PWG & PWE models offer incredible accuracy and a record-breaking 1km resolution.



In addition to forecasts, the Offshore App also provides a suite of powerful marine tools to save you time and keep you safe at sea.




Weather Routing and Departure Planning is calculated in the PredictWind cloud at the highest resolution. The finished route is then sent back to your boat in an incredibly small file size which is ideal for low bandwidth satellite and SSB connections.



The Offshore App works with Wi-Fi, mobile networks, and most satellite connections using an Iridium GO!, Globalstar or Optimizer device.



ADDITIONAL FEATURES




GRIB file viewer: High resolution forecasts maps with animated streamlines, wind barbs or arrows.




Tables: The ultimate dashboard for detailed analysis.





Graphs: Compare multiple parameters at the same time.





GMDSS Forecasts: View either in the traditional text format or on a map.





Destination Spot Forecast: Know exactly what the weather is doing at your destination.




Live Observations: Know what’s happening right now out on the water.




Ocean Data: See what’s happening under the waves with ocean and tidal currents, and sea temperature.




GPS Tracking: Get a free customised GPS tracking page for your blog or website.




AIS Data: View over 280,000 vessels worldwide on the AIS network.

## Rankings

- #209,096 — Overall

## Review summary

The app is valued for accurate forecasts and offshore planning, plus strong Iridium Go integration across devices. However, users repeatedly fault it for a clunky, buggy UI, unstable offline caching, and model download issues. Additional pain points include difficulty disabling or selecting routing models, route-logic quirks, and high pricing. Overall, core PW services are praised, but the mobile app is seen as a flawed, expensive companion with workflow frustrations.

### Pros

- Accurate forecasts and an indispensable offshore service for planning
- Solid cross-device integration with Iridium Go across iOS, iPad, and Mac
- Effective for weather departure and passage planning
- Good core functionality and model options for planning scenarios

### Cons

- Clunky, slow, and buggy user interface with stability issues
- Offline caching and model download problems (GRIBs not caching, models not downloading, view resets)
- Inability to disable or selectively show routing models leading to clutter and confusing graphs (PWG + others) and route re-runs resetting models
- Very high subscription cost with perceived poor value, especially for basic map updates/missing features
- Some feature regressions (limitations compared to older app) and mixed support experience

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