Weather forecasts

[hobbit555]

What do you use for passage making and why?

[Cypman]

Initially, I use "xcweather.co.uk" as forecast wind strength is the primary decider. If I need additional information I will probably utilise the Met Office coastal and local area forecasts. In addition, there is a huge amount of local area weather information available on line, ask at your local yacht club or harbourmaster for their favourites.

[spartacus]

Met office marine inshore + BBC coastal forecast, but a lot depends on preceding weather Lost count of the times I've under-rated a 50/50 forecast in the hope it wouldn't be 'blowing a hooley', only to be proved wrong.

[jambo]

Met office marine xc weather and yr no

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[seafariskye]

theyr.tv - Theyr.net becomes Theyr.tv precision weather planner

have to pay for it, but its by far the best ..

pete

[GJ0KYZ]

I listen to the local CG forecast or the forecasts that are transmitted on Ch79/80 by Cross Corsen/Jobourg. The wx is crucial now I have a jet ski, so I tend to pay more attention to forecasts nowadays.

[Ruari 29]

I use the above and also MSW "Magic Seaweed" website, it's very good and has full wind, pressure and swell charts.

[mister p]

That means it's all up to you dude, there's no standard so far. Try Metcheck.
Rely on what works for you.
It'll get you into weather reading and also stop you relying and (maybe) blaming others.
With weather make your own decisions........the key one is,
" If in doubt, don't ".
Stick to that and you will (should) live to tell the tale.
Also it will let you enjoy the lovely days.

[willk]

I use yr.no for general forward planning. Before venturing offshore, I'll refer to the respective Met Office data, to confirm the general picture. I like yr because the seastate forecasts are very good - being able to see the wave heights and windspeeds overlaid on a chart is fantastic. Their rolling graphical forecast is stunning, and gives you a quick grasp of what will be happening where you will be at a specific time. The data is garnered from local sources and I've found it to be very reliable, time after time.

[mister p]

The other way is to go out whatever the weather.
Just do it.
It's what crabbers and fishermen do.
That mentality is based on hundreds of years of experience and vessels that shouldn't really sink, at least haven't done.
If in doubt don't. They don't.
Thinking of coming in? Then do.
Then you can have all these thought again.
Stay safe and do what you thought you should have done.

[Ruari 29]

My advice is to always check the forecast and know your tides, depending on where you are wind meeting tide can be interesting. If you making a passage it's important as weather can change on route.
We check daily XC, Inshore Forecast and Magic Seaweed to build up a picture of whats happening. You also need to use you head and look at the sea conditions as could have been strong offshore winds the day before and left a huge swell in the sea.

[Budgie1]

Surprised no one has mentioned www.windguru.com in this thread very good for inshore, pay minimal amount and you can set your watch by it!

[Gilles]

I'm using WindGURU: Weather forecasts for windsurfing, kitesurfing and other wind related sports

[fynepioneer]

We use windguru for pretty much all our diving trips, great for local stuff, further offshore it seems to always under estimate. Some locations have swell forecasts which is useful if you look at two or three and then use your head to average it out.

[SW Boat Transport]

sailing great britain wind (gfs) + 0 utc

Lots of information and usually seems more accurate than the Met Office forecast.

[Rogue Wave]

I use the met office I'll sometimes use XC and I quite like Magic seeweed. But I cant get away from the feeling that if it all went tits up and I'm being cross examined and some smart arsed barrister asks me where I get my weather info from and I sau "magic seeweed.com" could be a short trip from the yard arm.