Looking for a user friendly website for offshore forecasts. For some reason this is such a pain. And I know real time conditions can be found just don’t know where. Thank you for any help.
Windfinder.com on computer
iPhone app windfinder pro
Also use Hilton’s offshore
36 Contender Fisharound
Are We There Yet?
Wind finder pro is avail for droid too
Cliff
2006 pioneer 197 SF 150 4s
www.SouthCarolina-Offshore.com
REEFCAST - “The Best Offshore Forecasting tool in Decades” - NWS, Jan 08.
http://southcarolina-offshore.com/South_Carolina_Offshore_Weather_Forecast.html
REEFCAST WORKS WITH SMART PHONES, including APPLE IPHONE!!
Reefcast is an Offshore Forecasting system. It forecasts Wind Speed, Wind Direction, Wave Height and Wave Period for any 3 mile x 3 mile area that we cover. You click on the map and we produce a 2 graphs. The top one is Wind Speed and Wind Direction, The Bottom one is Wave Height and Wave Period.
Reefcast also comes in 3 flavors…
(1) ReefCast…Outlined Above…
(2) ReefCast with Extra Wave Data…You know those days when you have multiple waves from multiple direction…we track this and call this here…
(3) ReefCast ensemble…This shows an overview of the last 5 model runs. When the model agrees with itself (The lines are tight and on top of each other) it is VERY accurate. When the lines are spaced out…take it with a grain of salt.
In Jan 08, ReefCast was called “The Best Offshore Forecasting tool in Decades” at a NWS conference by one of the forecasters presenting.
ReefCast Testimonials:
“Out 3 days…it is pretty rock solid!!” - Dave
“Reefcast always seems to be more accurate than our good friends at nws (nat’l “whatever enjoy your sloppy ride” service)” - SC
"SUPER PROGRAM!!! " - Tom
"Try Reefcast for your offshore weather. It really works well! - Ken
“One of the best resources is to click on the REEFCAST. Once you understand how to interpret the data, its the number one place to go to make the call if the sea of fair enough to poke out of the inlet to fish offshore weather wise.” - WB
ReefCast Q & As:
Q: How often is Reefcast updated?
A: Reefcast updates every 6 hours. It will generally update at 4am, 10am, 4pm, and 10pm.
Q: Can I use Reefcast to get inshore & nearshore forecasts?
A: Reefcast is based on a deepwater model. 60ish foot or deeper. It is not made to handle shallow waters. Wa
I also use www.sailflow.com it is a sailing site, but forecasts for every 3 frs of the day. HAs always been pretty accurate for me. Typically I look at 2 or 3 different forecast sites and take an average, but sailflow is an often overlooked one. G’luck!
Scott Hammond
Haddrells Point West AShley
http://www.stormsurf.com/locals/carolina.shtml
Mark
Mako 262 Twin Yammaha F200s
Yeah, but do you consider a dog to be a filthy animal? I wouldn’t go so far as to call a dog filthy but they’re definitely dirty. But, a dog’s got personality. Personality goes a long way.
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Originally posted by ReelHunterI also use www.sailflow.com it is a sailing site, but forecasts for every 3 frs of the day. HAs always been pretty accurate for me. Typically I look at 2 or 3 different forecast sites and take an average, but sailflow is an often overlooked one. G’luck!
Scott Hammond
Haddrells Point West AShley
agreed! sailflow as my primary wind forecast tool. Been very accurate for me a swell.
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Thats a cool site Mark!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
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Originally posted by saltydog235http://www.stormsurf.com/locals/carolina.shtml
Mark
Mako 262 Twin Yammaha F200s
Yeah, but do you consider a dog to be a filthy animal? I wouldn’t go so far as to call a dog filthy but they’re definitely dirty. But, a dog’s got personality. Personality goes a long way.“Life’s tough…It’s even tougher if you’re stupid” John Wayne
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