Halo
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Please provide your opinions. The best I can find is passageweather.com but hopefully you can suggest a clearer one
Best Wave Height prediction website
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Sticky Fingers
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I use Windy but cannot vouch for its accuracy. Shows wave / swell height and direction.
Irish Rover
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I use WinfinderPro. I can't vouch for the accuracy of the actual wave height figures but I know it's a good guide and fairly reliable. 0.1m and 0.2m my wife will.enjoy her SUP. 0.3m she'll fall off a few times. 0.4 - 0.6m it will be a bit choppy, or worse, with some biggish ones causing spray over the bow. 0.7m and above, open a bottle of red and stay in the marina or a sheltered anchorage.
dunedin
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Surely the first question is which wave Forecast MODEL source is best - rather than a WEBSITE, which is just a presentation tool.
On PredictWind (with a cheapo minimum subscription) I can get 4 or 5 different wind model sources, but the only Wave one they offer is ECMWF. Which seems to work for me in Scotland.
But presumably other model sources are available. But always imperative to know the source of the model(s) used in your preferred website or app.
On PredictWind (with a cheapo minimum subscription) I can get 4 or 5 different wind model sources, but the only Wave one they offer is ECMWF. Which seems to work for me in Scotland.
But presumably other model sources are available. But always imperative to know the source of the model(s) used in your preferred website or app.
Sticky Fingers
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That’s also the model used by Windy. Great point. 
Irish Rover
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That's all very well if you want to get immersed in the detail. If you just want to know what the sea conditions will be like then do as I do - stick with something simple that offers a measurement you can relate to. If it works most of the time, what more can you ask.
dunedin
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But the OP already has one source of wave data already (Passageweather) and was asking for alternatives.
Therefore presumably the OP has a requirement that is a bit more than the most basic. In which case to find an alternative it it’s important to know what models are used, otherwise it is just more of the same and no added value.
I guess it depends if the need is just to plan a trip from the local marina - vs setting off on a longer passage in tricky waters.
Irish Rover
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Read his post. He's looking for something "clearer". My simple approach is very clear, to me at least.
DipperToo
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Ventusky? It shows wind waves, swell, significant height and direction.
Roberto
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Any specific geographic areas of interest?
Halo
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Many thanks for the responses.
I am based in Hartlepool but travel extensively around the country.
The purpose I have is to know when it’s going to be very light winds and big waves or swell coming in over the side at the same time. This combination causes a rolling motion which tends to cause sea sickness in the crew and is best avoided if possible.
I have had a look at the free version of ventusky but it seems to need an upgrade.
I am based in Hartlepool but travel extensively around the country.
The purpose I have is to know when it’s going to be very light winds and big waves or swell coming in over the side at the same time. This combination causes a rolling motion which tends to cause sea sickness in the crew and is best avoided if possible.
I have had a look at the free version of ventusky but it seems to need an upgrade.
Irish Rover
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This is very easy to understand
Halo
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Absolutely. Please give site/app name
Irish Rover
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Windfinder Pro. I'm not sure if I had to pay for the Pro version. I've been using it for 10 years or more.
