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About PocketGrib

With PocketGrib GRIB file viewer you can easily download, view and analyse global weather data.

Wind, preciptation, pressure, temperature and wave data extracted from GRIB files are displayed through our simple interface.

This GRIB viewer is perfect for sailors (both sailing and in the pub), windsurfers, storm chasers, outdoor enthusiasts, amateur and professional meteorologists.

Features
- Choose your map location and have weather information overlaid
- Mapped weather can be animated
- Weather can be viewed as a meteogram (graph) or raw data
- Configurable download to minimise file sizes (great for roaming)
- GRIB files can be downloaded to your PC
- Displays online or offline

PocketGrib downloads and displays the following weather types:
- Wind speed and direction (10 m above mean sea level)
- Precipitation (rain, snow etc)
- Pressure
- Air temperature
- Waves (including Mediterranean and Black Sea)
- Cloud cover
- Relative humidity
- CAPE (Convective Atmospheric Potential Energy)
- Current (Atlantic only)
Direct download of GRIB data from NOAA's GFS (Global Forecast System) model
- Forecasts up to 8 days
- Data steps: 3hr, 6hr, 12hr
- Worldwide Coverage
- Resolution: 0.25°, 0.5°, 1°, 2°
- Data updated 4 times a day (every 6 hours)
Also support for COAMPS, WW3, NOGAPS, RTOFS (Currents) and FNMOC WW3 (Mediterranean wave) models.

By downloading only what the user needs it it possible to keep the GRIB files small which makes it especially convenient for low bandwidth regions or when roaming internationally.

GRIB forecasts are published without human intervention or review. Therefore some knowledge and awareness is required by the end user. Most GRIB models do NOT accurately forecast hurricanes and tropical cyclones so their use should be combined with specific hurricane and tropical cyclone forecasts.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

What can PocketGrib do?

PocketGrib can download, view, and analyze global weather data extracted from GRIB files.

Who can use PocketGrib?

PocketGrib is perfect for sailors, windsurfers, storm chasers, outdoor enthusiasts, amateur and professional meteorologists.

What weather types can PocketGrib display?

PocketGrib can display wind speed and direction, precipitation, pressure, air temperature, waves, cloud cover, relative humidity, CAPE, and current.

Where can PocketGrib download GRIB data from?

PocketGrib can directly download GRIB data from NOAA's GFS model and also supports other models like COAMPS, WW3, NOGAPS, RTOFS, and FNMOC WW3.

How often is the GRIB data updated?

The GRIB data is updated 4 times a day, every 6 hours.

Can PocketGrib be used offline?

Yes, PocketGrib can be used both online and offline.

Are GRIB forecasts accurate for hurricanes and tropical cyclones?

GRIB models do not accurately forecast hurricanes and tropical cyclones, so their use should be combined with specific forecasts for these events.
author
Great, simple app that does what it says.
Richard Hudson
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If all you want is wind this app is fast to download and pretty accurate compared with on board anemometer.
Bill Ritchie
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Downloads really small amount of data to show the forecast. Very useful for sailing when internet connection is not reliable.
Roman Gezikov
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Have now used for coastal cruises in 6m sloop off Cornwall and for cycle trip in Normandy. Boat too small for PC etc so this has been first use of GRIB files for myself. Well presented on 'phone and very use...
David Patuck
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Very useful and accurate
Martin Kuhn
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Love it
Jeff Jeff