# Weather: Saildrone Forecast — HD Wind, Rain, Snow & Tides

> Accurate, hyper-local weather forecasts with interactive maps and customizable data visualization. (iPhone/iPad app by Saildrone, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-saildrone-forecast/id1357833526 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Saildrone, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/978797355)
- Category: Weather, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 545 App Store ratings · 116 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 283 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-12-13
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-saildrone-forecast/id1357833526/reviews.md

## What is Weather?

Saildrone builds and manages a global fleet of wind and solar-powered autonomous ocean vehicles designed to collect data critical weather forecasting and climate modeling.

Featured in: New York Times, Outside, Popular Mechanics, Bloomberg, Forbes & more!

Saildrone Forecast is a beautiful and accurate weather app that uses the same data expertise we use to manage our fleet of ocean drones.

Get hyper-local current and future conditions presented on an easy-to-use weather map, glanceable tables, and scrollable graphs. Take advantage of powerful design customizations to visualize map conditions the way you like. Weather anything with high-definition forecasts powered by cutting-edge technology. And—NO ADS EVER!

Saildrone Forecast Top Features – Free to All
- Check current conditions and minute-by-minute changes on a fully interactive global weather map
- Actual and feels-like temperature
- Rain, snow, and mixed accumulation
- Wind speed and direction across land and sea
- Tide and current speed and direction for oceans, seas, and bays
- Search for locations or landmarks around the world
- Set weather alerts—where and when you want to receive them
- Add the widget to your device’s widget screen for quick access to conditions
- Data security—your personal data will never be sold to 3rd-party companies


Get the Most Out of Saildrone Forecast
- Customize layers with transparency, units, color range, particles, vector arrows, or barbs
- Long tap any spot on the map to reveal conditions for a precise location
- Save and name favorite locations by tapping the star
- Tap the color wheel to enable Local Colors for a more precise range of color values
- Get a 5K map view of your local weather with a Premium subscription

Sailors Love Saildrone Forecast!

Saildrone Forecast is designed for use on both land and water, but with wind-powered water activities at our core, sailors (windsurfers and kite surfers) love the hyper-local wind speed and direction and current forecasts.

“What makes Saildrone Forecast superior to other available sailing weather apps is that it’s updated on a day-to-day basis with fresh high-definition forecasts available each morning,” said Will Paxton, a San Francisco-based pro sailor.

Upgrade to HD Weather

Life is busy-always be prepared to make the most of your time outdoors. Unlock high-definition forecasts, basically a street-level view of your local weather, with a Saildrone Forecast premium subscription. From sea to summit, know the best time and place for your favorite activities so you can perform at your peak in all weather conditions. A must-have for sailing, surfing, running, cycling, and more!

We offer 2 subscription packages: Standard Premium Monthly – $0.99/month and Standard Premium Yearly – $9.99/year.

Your account will be charged at the end of your trial period and upon commencement of each renewal term. Purchased subscriptions will be renewed automatically and can be canceled at any time via Apple ID settings. To avoid being charged, cancellation must be done 24 hours before the expiration of the trial period or expiration of the current subscription.

Better Data Means Better Forecasts

Saildrone’s mission is to collect and share more data about the planet. The oceans cover more than 70% of Earth’s surface and drive weather, regulate temperature, and ultimately support life on Earth. Much of the weather we experience on land starts in the oceans, so we believe weather forecasting should start in the oceans, too.

Our global fleet of saildrones continuously sails the world’s oceans collecting atmospheric and oceanographic data. These expeditions generate unmatched, proprietary high-resolution data sets that are used by scientists at the world’s leading science organizations to better understand air-sea interactions and improve long-range weather forecasting and prediction of extreme weather events.

We invite you to join our mission! Download Saildrone Forecast now.

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## Key features

- Interactive global weather map
- Minute-by-minute condition changes
- Wind speed and direction forecasts
- Tide and current speed/direction
- Customizable map layers
- Weather alerts
- Widget for quick access

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Everyday HD - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| HD Wind - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| UHD Pro Wind & Water - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Everyday HD - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Everyday HD - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| UHD Pro Monthly - CW Promo | $0.99 | per month |
| UHD Pro Solent GRIBs - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Ultra HD Pro - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Ultra HD Pro - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| UHD Pro Yearly - CW Promo | $9.99 | per year |
| UHD Pro Wind & Water - 6 Month | $4.99 | per 6 months |


## Chart rankings

- #156 in Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

## What do users think of Weather?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🌊 Accurate ocean and weather forecasts
- 📊 Detailed data visualization
- 🛥️ Useful for maritime activities
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🌎 Comprehensive coverage of locations

**Cons**

- 🐛 Unreliable data and forecasts
- 🚫 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Poor customer support and broken links
- 🧭 Inaccurate tidal and current data

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Tidal current data not loading
- Crashes when switching between locations
- Temperature readings significantly off
- Subscription management issues
- Broken help and feedback channels

**Most requested features**

- Radar and precipitation data
- Customizable alerts and notifications
- Integration with other weather services
- Improved accuracy for complex coastal regions
- Offline mode and data caching

## Recent user reviews (10 of 116)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-saildrone-forecast/id1357833526/reviews.md

### 1/5 — It seems not accurate at all

*2026-06-19, version 1.9.2*

I sail 200+ days a year on San Francisco Bay, and when I look at the actual wind relative to the forecast, the forecast is greatly understated

### 5/5 — Best SF bay

*2026-03-26, version 1.9.2*

This is the gold standard of current mapping in SF bay. Nothing else comes close

### 1/5 — Needs to figure out Precip Type

*2025-12-18*

I’ve been a day one user but posted about this years ago and nothing has changed. It always DRASTICALLY overestimates amount of precip, as well as precip type. Could just be a PNW problem, but the amount of times it says it’s currently snowing when it’s raining, makes me unable to use the app. Fix it please. Today it says it’ll snow 28 inches in the gorge. That has never happened and probably won’t ever happen. But the amount of times it says this is unbearable. Deleting the app

### 5/5 — Love Saildrone

*2025-09-26, version 1.9.2*

We use it constantly for open water swimming.  My only concern is that recently, tidal currents are not appearing.  Otherwise I love the app and recommend to anyone who spends time in the water.

### 2/5 — SF bay current forecast no longer works

*2025-09-24, version 1.9.2*

It was the main reason I paid for subscription, but it hasn’t been working for a while.

### 1/5 — Tidal Current not working in sf bay

*2025-09-21, version 1.9.2*

The Saildrone folks are not paying attention to the app. I purchased for their current model. Now it is not refreshing. I hope they fix this soon or refund me.

### 2/5 — A forgotten product

*2025-09-21, version 1.9.2*

Extremely buggy app. No way to contact support because the links are dead. Doesn't show tidal current in the SF Bay in the app. 2 stars because you can still use the website, skip the app.

### 5/5 — Very accurate

*2025-09-05*

The most accurate forecast of all the apps I have

### 5/5 — this is amazing

*2025-06-01, version 1.9.2*

what a great app for wind and tides, tidal current, something no other app can do.

### 5/5 — Next-level ocean forecasting

*2025-04-07, version 1.9.2*

This app offers excellent technology for monitoring weather and sea conditions.

## Frequently asked questions about Weather

### What does the Saildrone Forecast app do?

This app provides hyper-local weather forecasts using advanced data expertise. It offers detailed information on wind, rain, snow, tides, and more, presented on an interactive global map with customizable layers and graphs.

### What are the key features of the app?

Key features include an interactive global weather map showing minute-by-minute changes, actual and 'feels-like' temperatures, rain/snow accumulation, wind speed/direction, tide/current data, location search, customizable weather alerts, and a home screen widget.

### How much does Saildrone Forecast cost?

The app offers a free tier with core features. A Premium subscription unlocks high-definition forecasts, providing a street-level view of local weather. Subscription options include Standard Premium Monthly ($0.99/month) and Standard Premium Yearly ($9.99/year).

### What devices is Saildrone Forecast compatible with?

The app is designed for use on both land and water, suggesting compatibility with mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. It also offers a widget for quick access to conditions on your device's home screen.

### Who would benefit most from using this weather app?

Sailors, windsurfers, kite surfers, surfers, runners, cyclists, and anyone who engages in outdoor activities will benefit from the hyper-local and accurate forecasts. It helps users make the most of their time outdoors by knowing the best conditions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9.2 — 2020-11-05

New Feature: Fully Customizable Weather Alerts!

Tired of generalized Daily Weather Summaries? Wishing you could be notified for a specific combination of conditions? Now with fully customizable weather alerts, you can receive notifications for any combination of temperature, rain, snow, wind speed or wind direction at all your favorite locations. 

- Fair weather sailor? Create an alert for warm temperatures, no rain, and moderate winds for a great day on the water
- Only want to ski the lightest powder? Drop your temperatures low, crank your snow threshold high and check your DINs and your powder tails
- Missing out on great surf? Set the wind speeds low and direction offshore to never miss the best days again
- Need extra time to prep the house for foul weather? Get notified up to 7 days in advance when temperatures are going to drop and winds are changing direction so you have plenty of time to batten down the hatches

The possibilities are endless! Use your customizable weather alerts to never miss a good day outside or get caught off guard by the weather again. Create alerts for any locations of interest and share your favorite alerts with us so we can keep improving the service to fit your needs.

Updates in this release:
 - skippable tutorial for how to create custom alerts
 - bug fix for iphone 12 crashes: update to metal performance

### 1.9.1 — 2020-10-08

New Feature: Fully Customizable Weather Alerts!

Tired of generalized Daily Weather Summaries? Wishing you could be notified for a specific combination of conditions? Now with fully customizable weather alerts, you can receive notifications for any combination of temperature, rain, snow, wind speed or wind direction at all your favorite locations. 

- Fair weather sailor? Create an alert for warm temperatures, no rain, and moderate winds for a great day on the water
- Only want to ski the lightest powder? Drop your temperatures low, crank your snow threshold high and check your DINs and your powder tails
- Missing out on great surf? Set the wind speeds low and direction offshore to never miss the best days again
- Need extra time to prep the house for foul weather? Get notified up to 7 days in advance when temperatures are going to drop and winds are changing direction so you have plenty of time to batten down the hatches

The possibilities are endless! Use your customizable weather alerts to never miss a good day outside or get caught off guard by the weather again. Create alerts for any locations of interest and share your favorite alerts with us so we can keep improving the service to fit your needs.

Updates in this release:
 - new flow to create alerts from Settings -> Custom Alerts -> Add for more discoverability of alerts feature

### 1.9.0 — 2020-10-02

New Feature: Fully Customizable Weather Alerts!

Tired of generalized Daily Weather Summaries? Wishing you could be notified for a specific combination of conditions? Now with fully customizable weather alerts, you can receive notifications for any combination of temperature, rain, snow, wind speed or wind direction at all your favorite locations. 

- Fair weather sailor? Create an alert for warm temperatures, no rain, and moderate winds for a great day on the water
- Only want to ski the lightest powder? Drop your temperatures low, crank your snow threshold high and check your DINs and your powder tails
- Missing out on great surf? Set the wind speeds low and direction offshore to never miss the best days again
- Need extra time to prep the house for foul weather? Get notified up to 7 days in advance when temperatures are going to drop and winds are changing direction so you have plenty of time to batten down the hatches

The possibilities are endless! Use your customizable weather alerts to never miss a good day outside or get caught off guard by the weather again. Create alerts for any locations of interest and share your favorite alerts with us so we can keep improving the service to fit your needs.

Also in this release:
 - redesigned settings screen for easier and cleaner management
 - more crash fixes for metal on iOS 14

### 1.8.2 — 2020-09-25

Minor update: bug fix to prevent crash when using air pressure contours on iOS 14

### 1.8.1 — 2020-07-15

New data overlay! Now you can view atmospheric pressure data over any other map layer with the "Show Air Pressure" toggle in the map layers menu. When active, you can view and animate pressure isobars on a globe scale.

Other improvements in this release include:

 - updated wind barbs and ocean current vectors for better visibility
 - wind barbs now rotate around their tip when animating
 - improved cloud cover data to show more details in cloud forecast layers
 - bug fix for Precision Point Mode directional values not updating

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