Squid is the lightweight and powerful mobile version of SquidX — the weather and routing solution trusted by top offshore skippers. From solo ocean racers to weekend cruisers, Squid gives every sailor access to professional-grade weather forecasts and smart routing tools. Built for performance and designed for simplicity, the app delivers accurate, multi-model weather data — optimized for offshore use with minimal internet consumption. All the top offshore skippers and teams use SquidX — in the Vendée Globe, Route du Rhum, Transat Jacques Vabre, The Ocean Race, and more. Now, with Squid, the power of SquidX is in your pocket — redesigned for accessibility, speed, and precision. A brand-new version has just been released, with a completely refreshed interface, better performance, and many new features in development. Whether you're planning a regatta, delivery, or cruising passage, Squid is your go-to app for reliable, low-data weather routing. Key Features - Smart routing engine with roadbook tools - Extensive built-in polar database (racing & cruising yachts) - Cloud routing with multi-route comparison - Multi-model GRIB viewer: GFS, ECMWF, AROME, ARPEGE, GEM, NAM, GCWF, HiRLAM... - Forecasts up to 10 days, with 1 to 3-hour time steps - Lightweight GRIB downloads +email integration for offline workflows - Meteograms for multi-model forecast comparison (wind & pressure) - Custom visualizations: isolines, wind barbs, arrows, particles - Smooth animations using CPU and GPU - Optimized for low-bandwidth use (Iridium GO!® compatible) Weather Variables Atmosphere: - Wind (10 m, 925 hPa), gusts - Mean Sea Level Pressure (MSLP) - Rainfall - Cloud cover - CAPE (Convective Available Potential Energy) - Relative humidity - Temperature And more… Ocean: - Surface currents (speed & direction) - Waves: swell, wind waves, height & direction
