PredictWind Weather Data

PredictWind Offshore app is integrated into this application.

Basic service is included with your subscription for FREE and uses your satellite email username and password as credentials. It includes:
  • access to GFS models for Wind, Waves, Pressure, Temperature and Precipitation.
  • GMDSS text forecasts.
  • Satellite Imagery.
This free service also allows access to the PredictWind web services found at http://www.predictwind.com.

Advanced features such as weather routing, departure planning, and high resolution GRIB files are available by upgrading PredictWind service.

If you already have a PredictWind account with a username and password you can enter that information in the PredictWind Preferences in order to access the Advanced features.

Requesting GRIB Files

From the Main menu, select <Predict Wind> to open the PredictWind menu.

Select the covered region by moving the green Start waypoint and the red Destination waypoint to the desired locations. You can manually adjust the range by dragging the corners of the region box or you can enter coordinates using the icon on the bottom right of the map.

Select <GRIB Offshore> to open the Download Options screen.

Select Offshore GRIB Preferences to modify the GRIB selection settings.

  • Forecast Model - GFS Model is the only model available when using the free basic service.
  • Interval - 6 Hourly is the default.
  • Days - 3 Days forecast period is the default.
  • Resolution - 100 km is the only resolution available in the free basic service.
  • GRIB Products - Wind, Rain, Cloud, Temperature and Pressure are the defaults.
Notice that as you make your selection, the size of the download changes. The larger the file, the higher the cost to download over your satellite connection.

Select <Continue to Download >>.

Select <Send Email>.

Select <XGate>. This creates an email request that will be transmitted to PredictWind during your next email session. Notice there is a new email waiting to be sent in your XGate Outbox.

Initiate and email session to send your request.

Wait a few minutes and complete another email session to receive the requested weather data. (If you have  "Text when mail is available" ON in your XGate > Settings > Your Account Information, you can wait until you receive notification that you have email waiting for you.)

Viewing GRIB Files

Open the email containing the GRIB file and select the attachment.