Windy
Windy allows you to visualize the weather forecast easily and intuitively with multi-day forecasts. In total, the application allows you to view 40 maps: wind, rain, temperature, waves, gusts ..
In the standard version, the forecasts are updated twice a day with a step of 3 hours. The premium version brings a more precise resolution since it is updated 4 times a day with a 1 hour step. If it is not necessarily of interest for the yachtsman, it will allow the sailors to obtain more accurate forecasts.
Free version or from 1.7 euros/month paid annually - Available on Android and iTunes.
Windguru
This application is particularly appreciated by windsurfers and kitesurfers. It gives access to wind and weather forecasts, but it is only a light version of the website which brings more complete and detailed information. It is recommended to refer to the website rather than to the app.
Free - Available on Android
Weather 4D
Initially designed to obtain weather files, the Weather 4D application has since evolved to become a true navigation aid by also offering routing and navigation functions.
Regarding the weather, we find in graphic and animated form the low and high resolution GRIB files.
From 49.99 euros - Available on iTunes
Windfinder
This application provides wind, wave and tide information for more than 45,000 locations worldwide, all in one map. The paid version - Windfinder Plus - is for weather enthusiasts and those who want to get additional features (wind alerts, animated maps, wind report...).
Free version or from 1,50 euros/month - Available on Android and iTunes
Tide.Info
This application is essential to know the tides in France, Belgium and the Channel Islands. This directory uses the official data provided by the SHOM. In its "Essential" version, you will have access to the tide clock, the height, the coefficient calendar, the table of high and low tides..
The free version only gives you access to the tide predictions over 3 days and to the coefficient calendar. The subscription version (for the year) gives you full access to the available tide dates and allows you to configure the app.
Free version and paid version from 6 euros/year.
SailGrib
In its basic version, SailGrib provides weather from Grib files from several agencies. You can choose several models and even compare them. It also provides tide forecasts for the world's major ports.
The application also offers a full version - SailGrib WR - to integrate routing and navigation assistance.
From 7 euros - Android
Juzzy
This application allows you to access current and tide information on the Channel and Atlantic coasts: current evolution, direction and speed, tide information..
The free version only gives you access to the current data in real time, without forecasting. The full range of functions will be available in the premium version.
Free or from 1.99 euros for one month or 8.99 euros/year - Android and iTunes.
