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How to get GRIB files

Downloading GRIB files

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Written by Jon Bilger
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By far the best way to get GRIB files is using the PredictWind Offshore App direct download feature. You can download GRIB files on a land based internet connection, 4/5G, Starlink, GO exec or an Iridium GO! device, or if you have another type of Satellite device with an Optimizer.

If your device is not capable of a direct download you can use the email request feature. This feature requires more steps and is far more time consuming compared to a direct download.

To get data via a Satellite connection with either a direct download or email request you will need a minimum of the PredictWind Standard Package.

SSB/Pactor Modem users can use the email request feature.

We highly recommend using the Weather Routing feature in the Offshore App for receiving more detailed and accurate forecast data that is a fraction of the file size. A Weather Routing file is on average around 20kB (a fraction of the GRIB file size) and contains an incredible data set including wind, wave and ocean current forecast data for the route.

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