PocketGrib for PC

★ ★ ★ PocketGrib Overview

What is PocketGrib? PocketGrib is a mobile app that allows users to download, view, and analyze global weather data. It is perfect for sailors, windsurfers, storm chasers, outdoor enthusiasts, amateur and professional meteorologists. The app displays wind, precipitation, pressure, temperature, wave, and other data extracted from GRIB files through a powerful GRIB viewer interface.

Software Features and Description

1. Wind, precipitation, pressure, temperature, wave and other data extracted from GRIB files are displayed through our powerful GRIB viewer interface.

2. Most GRIB models do NOT accurately forecast hurricanes and tropical cyclones so their use should be combined with specific hurricane and tropical cyclone forecasts.

3. Perfect for sailors (both sailing and in the pub), windsurfers, storm chasers, outdoor enthusiasts, amateur and professional meteorologists.

4. Also support for COAMPS (0.2° resolution), WW3, NOGAPS, RTOFS (Currents) and FNMOC WW3 (Mediterranean wave) models.

5. GRIB forecasts are published without human intervention or review.

6. With PocketGrib you can download, view and analyse global weather data while on the go.

7. As such, the end user requires some knowledge and awareness.

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Download and install PocketGrib on your computer

GET Compatible PC App

App	Download	Rating	Maker
PocketGrib	Get App ↲	566 4.83	Nicko Brennan

Or follow the guide below to use on PC:

Select Windows version:

Windows 10
Windows 11

Install PocketGrib app on your Windows in 4 steps below:

Download an Android emulator for PC:
Get either Bluestacks or the Nox App >> . We recommend Bluestacks because you can easily find solutions online if you run into problems while using it. Download Bluestacks PC software Here >> .

Install the emulator:
On your computer, goto the Downloads folder » click to install Bluestacks.exe or Nox.exe » Accept the License Agreements » Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.

Using PocketGrib on PC [Windows 10/ 11]:

Open the Emulator app you installed » goto its search bar and search "PocketGrib"
The search will reveal the PocketGrib app icon. Open, then click "Install".
Once PocketGrib is downloaded inside the emulator, locate/click the "All apps" icon to access a page containing all your installed applications including PocketGrib.
Now enjoy PocketGrib on PC.

Download a Compatible APK for PC

Download	Developer	Rating	Current version
Get APK for PC →	Nicko Brennan	4.83	1.2.11

Get PocketGrib on Apple macOS

Download	Developer	Reviews	Rating
Get $5.99 on Mac	Nicko Brennan	566	4.83

Download on Android: Download Android

PocketGrib functions

- Choose your map location and have weather information overlaid

- Animation of weather maps

- Weather can be viewed as a meteogram (graph) or raw data

- Configurable download to minimize file sizes (great for roaming)

- GRIB files can be downloaded to your PC via iTunes

- Displays online and offline

- Support for 3rd party GRIB files

- Wind speed and direction (10 m above ground/sea)

- 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)

- 500mb Height

- 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)

- Support for COAMPS (0.2° resolution), WW3, NOGAPS, RTOFS (Currents), and FNMOC WW3 (Mediterranean wave) models.

✔ Pros:

- Allows users to minimize download file size by selecting specific areas, parameters, and number of days of interest

- Easy to use and navigate

- Provides valuable data for passage planning

- Simple and straightforward, without any unnecessary features or graphics

☹ Cons:

- No specific cons mentioned in the review

Top Pcmac Reviews

I am a sailor, this app really works for me

By Bob sailor (Pcmac user)

Spend a little time learning the features and this app will become your first choice for passage planning. You will find that you can minimize the download file size by selecting the area you are interested in, the parameters you want to see, and the number of days that are of interest.
Really good, easy to use app.

By Starboardtack (Pcmac user)

I have used this app for years. When I think about a passage I go here to check the conditions I will encounter. Easy to use. High on my list of really good apps.
Simple and accurate

By Soulcaptain (Pcmac user)

While other apps may be more graphic and engaging, I like the simplicity of this app. Nothing tricky...just the data I need.
Great app

By Moosebone (Pcmac user)

Been using this for several years and have found it invaluable.