Squid Mobile 4.0.14

Squid Mobile is a powerful and comprehensive requester and viewer of Grib Files (weather files), available for a wide range of sailors. Whether you're a casual cruiser, a passionate racer, an off-shore solo navigator, or a coastal dinghy sailor, Squid has all the forecast data you need for any region around the globe. This mobile app has been developed by GreatCircle and has gained the trust of demanding navigators since 2010. It is widely used on board almost every sailing boat and has even been instrumental in achieving world speed sailing records.

In 2015, Squid had the honor of being the exclusive supplier of weather data for the prestigious Volvo Ocean Race. It also served as the Official Partner, providing weather data for 300 boats during the Rolex Fastnet Race. Additionally, Squid participated in record-breaking events such as the Transpac and Atlantic and North-East Passage, while consistently delivering daily high-resolution forecasts and observations to thousands of passionate sailors.

Main Features:

• Models: GFS, ECMWF, HiRLAM, AROME, ARPEGE, GEM, GCWF, NAM ...
• Multi-model viewer for comparing and analyzing con-divergences
• Routing and way-point editor with features like bearing compass, boat polars database, roadbook reporting, cloud routing, and multiple road comparisons
• Up to 10 days forecasts with steps of 1 or 3 hours
• Direct grib download or as mail attachment for easy sharing and opening in other applications
• Multi-model meteograms for easy comparisons (MSLP and wind in V1)
• Customized views including color gradients, isolines, barbs, and arrows
• Smooth animations with the combination of CPU and graphical processor
• Compatible with iOS9
• Compatible with Iridium GO!®

Available variables:

• Atmospheric:
  • Wind (10m, 925 Hpa, and gusts)
  • MSLP
  • Rainfall
  • Cloud cover
  • Cape
  • Relative humidity
  • Temperature
• Oceanic:
  • Currents (direction and force)
  • Sea state (swell, windwaves, height, and direction)

In-app purchases include auto-renewable subscriptions, which are available for 1 week, 3 months, or 1 year. The extensive list of subscription options and prices can be viewed in the app. Please note:

• Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase
• Auto-renewing subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period
• Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period
• Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase