PredictWind — Marine Forecasts Reviews

by MS Spartan Highlander

I paid for the upgrade in PredictWindMarineForecasts ($50/month) specifically due to the ad that one could chart plot and be told the best way to travel based on wind/waves. That is false. You get two points, period. If there is a turn or a waypoint, tough. Furthermore, the wind/wave info is not accurate. For our recent long range trip from Marathon, Fl to Naples, Fl across that open area, PredictWindMarineForecasts forecasted 2’ or less waves and little wind. We encountered 4’ waves the whole way and 10-15 wind.

Just not what is advertised. I wish I could get a refund and just look at the US Weather Marine Forecast.

by Robdog1235

Over the last few months, it seems that PredictWindMarineForecasts has lost a lot of its accuracy. Not a big fan of how it bunches up the times (5-9,10-3 etc) as I prefer hour by hour. I also don’t like how it says 3-19kts or 5-22kts. That doesn’t help me in the least, as the difference between 5 and 22kts is the difference of whether I go out or not. Used to like PredictWindMarineForecasts, but I think I’ll stick with WindFinder and SailFlow/Windy.

by Kirk_The_Captain

I spent the $30 and tried so hard to like PredictWindMarineForecasts, but it’s just not accurate. I get better wind predictions from the native iPhone Weather app. Aside from not being able to set basic map defaults and the complete lack of miles per hour, the twelve (or longer!) hour delay times for updates on windspeed...this thing wouldn’t even be worth one dollar. Apparently you get more features if you spend an additional $60, but I can already see that’s not worth it, either.

Live and learn, I suppose.

by Private 20

PredictWindMarineForecasts itself is another piece of fairly good information for offshore weather, not great for costal due to local land influences. However, the administrative billing errors are ubiquitous and continual. Over the course of my four year circumnavigation I have only had 1 instance where I got the service I paid for. Tech support quality has declined noticeably as Predicted Wind’s popularity has increased. I’m not sure why they can’t get it straight, but it does seem to be beyond their capabilities. So, weather info OK, frustrating time spent, very bad.

by Rodama1

After a three years of constant use, I'm quite satisfied with the features of PredictWindMarineForecasts. However, I'd like to see the following capabilities implemented:
1. User should have capabilitity to (a) interchange the order of the graphs, for example, wind speed followed by atmospheric pressure, or
2. User should have capabilitity to superimpose graphs. For example, wind speed over atm pressure.
3. Provide the option to show a graph showing the average of the two graphs. ie, the midpoint between the two graphs.
4. Provide user graph entries on the chart to plot actual observations to compare the merits of the various app's graphs. User can save screen shots

by Big Dog Snoopy

I’m a Captain on motor yachts and have my own sailboat, This program is easy to use and to see how the “predicted” weather forecasts for winds & sea conditions will effect my motoring or sailing. The forecast here is only as good as the data models are accurate. I’ve used this program from local waters in New England up to Maine and Florida to the Caribbean and it’s been very helpful.

by Jandm5132

We fought for about 18 months with the Predict Wind Offshore App. First with windows 8, then windows 10. Eventually, thanks to determination on our end, and good customer service, we got it going correctly.
The program ( Predict Wind ) is great, we love the departure planning feature. The learning curve is a little painful, just lots of non intuitive steps you have to fumble thru till you get the hang of it, but well worth it.
Now, it's one of our essential planning tools.

by Rrrp2207

The free version gives you predictions with 8 km spatial resolution. Good enough for me to decide when to go paddleboarding for two hours or so. User interface completely intuitively. Heard of a public ocean weather service that even they make use of the predictWind forecasts.

by LNChase

Forget staring at your favorite slow-moving screensaver, forget listening to your calming app: watching the wind is the coolest thing and it will show you the actual real world, in the most beautiful way.

by QMTravels

The free version is great, totally sufficient. However, when you sign up for the real deal, this will become the only weather app you need on your device. And the web based service is jaw dropping.

by Canno Use As Ring Tones

Well worth for the investment when I go offshore this is what I look at along with the other apps I ownThis appbut PredictWindMarineForecasts is the best so far and easy to read and I highly suggest that one get it. It’s been a lifesaver.

by David Wilkie

I have been using PredictWind for a couple of years now. The forecasts are very helpful in planning sailing trips, either day sails or longer trips. It is easy to use and I have a choice of forecasts to use. Thanks PredictWind!

by ECPS28

We upgraded our Predictwind service to Standard and used the weather routing and departure planning functions to help us cross the Sea of Cortez from Puerto Vallarta to La Paz, Mexico . This helped to ensure a smooth ride. We will DEFINITELY use it again!

by OH/NY Boater

Have an Island cottage requiring private boat access. Information on PredictWind is very accurate and timely. Tells me where to position my boat most safely for mooring, and whether planned boat trip will be pleasant, or a bit ‘hairy ‘. Meteorologists and computer modelers on PredictWind are top tier.

by Raiateabound

Am planning a 2 week sail in Tahiti. Put in the last/long and the data showed but no islands. A quick email to Craig and all is great. I have never had such rapid, personal, and friendly response from any other developer. Super job Craig. Thanks.

by Rob9988771

Just found PredictWindMarineForecasts at the end of summer here in Michigan, USA. So I have just used it a few months. I am just a casual dingy sailor, but PredictWindMarineForecasts has been very accurate, and helpful in choosing when to sail and when to stay home. Easy to learn and use.

by Iphone11alalal

I keep a sailboat at a lake about an hour from my home in Kansas. PredictWindMarineForecasts has been really consistent in its prediction of the wind and that makes weekend plan making a lot easier! Loving PredictWindMarineForecasts so far. Been using it for three or four months, runs really well on iPhone 11.

by A330er

Perfect app with all the information presented in whatever you think is the best possible way it is.

Takes a little time to understand the different models and it is disconcerting that at times they disagree so much but, it's all the information and the uncertainty in the models should tell you the uncertainty in the production.

Love PredictWindMarineForecasts . Have used it in the Mediterranean Caribbean Pacific in San Francisco bay area and seems very good.

by Elgatoannie

Predict Wind has helped make our travels throughout the Med, the Caribbean, Bahamas, and East Coast for the past 2.5 years a safer and unforgettable experience. It is my go to for all the weather and route planning. Combined with Iridium Go! we can make good decisions regarding departures and routes.
I've never used an app that was so efficient and helpful. The bonus is the PW team continues to update and improve. Their team is professional, courteous, and they always take the time to help you out if you need it.
Their customer service is second to none.
After all the weather apps I've downloaded this is by far the most accurate and thorough weather app.

If there were 6 stars I'd give it that as my rating.
Annie

by Oatbay

I’m a Sternman on a commercial lobster vessel; we have 800 traps 5-10 miles outside. PredictWindMarineForecasts has been extremely useful for me for planning purposes. Also, their upgrade options are great, and definitely worth the short money as far as I’m concerned.
- Also, I had a simple question about one of PredictWindMarineForecasts ’s features that I emailed to their support center for clarity, and got an RSVP the same day.

Hope this helps!

by Tsmoments

I have used this apps for a couple of years. This year I upgraded to basic as we are cruising up the inside passage to Alaska. The basic package says it includes 1km resolution forecast maps; 9 saved forecast locations; wave, rain, cloud, isobar maps; wind observations; and forecast alerts. I don’t get most of that. After emailing the help desk they told me I only get one 1km resolution map, as in 1 and never another and I don’t get wave maps. Those are the only reasons I upgraded. There are several other apps that will give you the information they are giving for free. Skip if you want more detail or want to deal with an honest company. If I could post a picture of what they tell is included I would.

by Meleana Island

Wanted an app for wind info in my area ... there are no close landmarks for wind on PredictWindMarineForecasts where many of us SUP ! unlike pro wind app ... you must be a boat owner to understand anything on PredictWindMarineForecasts and there are no settings to navigate customizing one change in PredictWindMarineForecasts .. happy to delete ... paddlers need hour to hour times this starts at 10 am ? Can’t make that out either lol argggg

by IOD Marblehead

I use several programs and at the end of day this seems most accurate to actual conditions

by Gagfun

PredictWindMarineForecasts is uncanny in its ability to predict wind and thereby waves. We recently had to run 1100 miles up the Pacific coast of Mexico in 5 days. PredictWindMarineForecasts allowed us to run a course with little wind improving our transit time. Highly recommend!

by S/V Sweet Dreams

I like that I can switch between graphics and table. Being able to see all 4 model predictions at the same time is very helpful.