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Free GRIB Viewer.

The simplest way to download and view GRIB forecast files

Free GRIB Viewer.

Easily download and view GRIB forecast files

This free app from PredictWind seamlessly downloads multiple GRIB files for your coastal or offshore passage. The intuitive interface allows you to download and immediately view GRIB Files, Weather Routes, GMDSS Text Forecasts and Satellite Imagery.

Universal integration

The Offshore App has seamless integration with most satellite and SSB systems.

Forecast confidence

Compare all of our weather models: ECMWF, SPIRE, UKMO, GFS, PWG, PWE plus more regional models.

Powerful tools

Powerful forecast tools that are easy to operate including Weather Routing and Departure Planning.

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Download the Offshore App

A Standard/Professional subscription is required to download GRIB files on a Satellite/SSB connection, and to use the Weather Routing/Departure Planning tools.

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GRIB Files

GRIB files (General Regularly-distributed Information in Binary form) are the same forecasts from our weather forecast site but in a highly compressed format. This makes them ideal for downloading across wireless communication devices offshore.

How it works

Select your route
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Select your route

Set your start and end points then the app will automatically select the relevant high resolution GRIB files for your trip. These are only available with a Standard/Professional subscription.

Download
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Download

Click on the download button to download your GRIB files. Select from Wind, Gust, Rain, Wave, Cloud, Temperature, Pressure and CAPE.

View GRIB Files
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View GRIB Files

The GRIB files from your latest download are automatically displayed, and can be animated by the control menus.

Weather Tools
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Weather Tools

The app includes powerful tools for trip planning and forecasting including Weather Routing, Departure Planning, Destination forecast, GMDSS text forecasts & Satellite imagery.

Learn more about how to use the Offshore App with your Satellite or SSB connection with our comprehensive tutorials.

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Hardware Compatibility

Starlink

Starlink

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Iridium GO!

Iridium GO!

The Offshore app has built in Iridium GO! connectivity and optimization. Connect directly with the Iridium GO! to access GRIB files anywhere in the world via satellite with our unlimited data plan.

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DataHub by PredictWind

DataHub by PredictWind

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YB3i Tracker

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Download the Offshore App

A Standard/Professional subscription is required to download GRIB files on a Satellite/SSB connection, and to use the Weather Routing/Departure Planning tools.