Tidal and Ocean Current Maps are available on the PredictWind Forecast Website, PredictWind App, and Offshore App.
We also have the PredictCurrent App for iOS and Android, which may be more suitable for you depending on your needs.
Please look at this Help Centre article for the differences between PredictWind and the PredictCurrent App.
Access to the Tidal and ocean current data within the PredictWind App or website requires a Standard or Professional Forecast Subscription.
Using the PredictWind Forecast Website, www.predictwind.com
Select the location you want to view the currents for.
Click Forecasts > Custom Maps.
Tap the Forecast option button in the top right hand corner of your map
A pop-up box will allow you to select any map you wish, such as Wind, Gust, or Currents.
Select the Forecast Map you want to view ( eg, Current)
Select the Forecast Model you want to view (Tidal and Ocean for coastal currents or Mercator or RTOFS for Ocean Currents.)
Select the resolution you want to view (100m/400m/4km/50km)
Select the display type you want (streamlines or arrows)
Once you have selected your option, click the X at the top of the pop-up box to view the chosen map fully.
Click here to view the Worldwide Coverage map for available models and resolutions.
If you want to see large areas of currents such as the Gulf Stream, select the Mercator or RTOFS 50k resolution.
There is also the option to have split screen to compare current models.
To see maps in split screen view:
Please click on Custom Maps in the main menu on the left-hand side of the page.
Click on the Forecast option button found top right of the screen
Toggle ON split screen mode
A pop-up box on each side of the split screen will allow you to select any map variables you wish, so you have the chance to compare wind vs current
Once you have selected your option, click the X at the top of the pop-up box to fully view the selected map.
Please remember that the Mercator and RFOFS are Ocean Current Models so will not have data close to shore.
Using the PredictWind App
From the Main menu
Select your location you want to view the current for
Then click on Maps in the Main menu
Tap the forecast option in the top right hand corner
Select the Current layer from the drop down menu then your model, resolution and display
CURRENT MAPS (Professional Subscription)
Using the Forecast Website ,you will see the Ocean Currents (Next 7 days) overlaid on your weather route.
Run a Weather Route, then select Currents and select one of the Ocean Current models (Mercator or RTOFS )
Using the Offshore App, check the Ocean Data box on the download page, and select which GRIBS you wish to download. You will see both the Tidal and Ocean Currents under Ocean Data. The Windows and Mac versions of the Offshore App has the Tidal GRIB data. (Not yet available for Phones and Tablets)
Routing using Tidal and Ocean Currents ( Standard and Professional Forecast Subscription)
Any weather route or departure plan calculation using either the Standard or Professional Forecast Subscriptions will consider your choice of ocean current data, Tidal currents, and wave polars when calculating a route. However, only the Professional will show you these details when viewing the results in the tables and along the routes.
Here is a great article to look at
Here is the link to the recent Ocean Current Webinar, which is well worth a watch:
For Standard and Professional PredictWind Subscriptions, Click here to upgrade.