macca02 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 An app you made? That's cool , care to share it with the rest of us. Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk Sure thing! Its called "Tides NSW Free" you can download it through the google play store (android devices). Let me know what you think! (open for feedback/suggestions!) I initially made it for myself because a few places where i fish that there isn't any data coverage, so i wanted an app that didn't require an internet connection to view tide times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsgocrabbing Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 For freebies not mentioned http://oceancurrent.imos.org.au/ http://www.buoyweather.com/map/new-south-wales 2 day forecast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savit Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Sure thing! Its called "Tides NSW Free" you can download it through the google play store (android devices). Let me know what you think! (open for feedback/suggestions!) I initially made it for myself because a few places where i fish that there isn't any data coverage, so i wanted an app that didn't require an internet connection to view tide times! Good job, macca02. Thanks for offline app as it is more convenient comparing to usual online apps. - Graphical view would be great with tide position at certain time (e.g.I can usually fish only at some specific time of the week, so I check the tide position on willyweather app for that time to decide whether/where to go and what to target. - Manual tide adjustment (e.g. + or - 20 min) would be great if you are fishing regularly far from the closest tide station or far from the ocean. This function is already implemented in some tide watches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymondo Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 Sure thing! Its called "Tides NSW Free" you can download it through the google play store (android devices). Let me know what you think! (open for feedback/suggestions!) I initially made it for myself because a few places where i fish that there isn't any data coverage, so i wanted an app that didn't require an internet connection to view tide times! Love it Macca , nice and simple.Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffb5.8 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 The DPI have released a App on ITunes which does weather, tides, wind and bag limits, I have just downloaded it. Fish smart NSW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymondo Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 The DPI have released a App on ITunes which does weather, tides, wind and bag limits, I have just downloaded it. Fish smart NSW Keep us posted on how it performs. Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cargo05 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Yes, FishSmart is a useful App, with good information, and being a free download is in the right price range (LOL). Although fish sizes and bag limits has been available for some time using the DPI stickers, the App adds additional information as well. Fair dinkum fishermen are already on the ball, but there is now no excuse for those who plead ignorance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffb5.8 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Correct as it also shows if you are in a fishing prohibited area and you can also look up what types of fishing are allowed in the area your fishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austwave Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 (edited) maybe I'm old but i use seabreeze Edited September 30, 2016 by Austwave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike89 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 I generally use Weatherzone on my phone for tides and weather. For swell and sea forecast I would sometimes use the BOM website. I'm still figuring out how swell and seas work so it can be a bit confusing at times. After reading this thread I had a look at the BOM synoptic chart analysis. A lot of stuff from geography class back in high school that is now long forgotten! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savit Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 HI All, Not sure if you all are aware - BOM has now its own free Android and Iphone weather Apps: http://www.bom.gov.au/app/ http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-10-07/bureau-of-meteorology-launches-weather-app/7912924 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffb5.8 Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 On 30/09/2016 at 7:06 PM, Raymondo said: Keep us posted on how it performs. Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk Tried the DPI app out in Jarvis Bay, was great not having to look for marker points, just open the app, the GPS picked up my signal and showed me where the restricted zones where in relation to my position. big thumbs up for it and will see how it goes up Shoal Bay in a few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Don't forget all those are linked here in fishraider hit the 3 bars top right select links then choose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymondo Posted November 11, 2016 Author Share Posted November 11, 2016 Thanks for the reminder Donna, great site your running here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauricio Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 this is why I love fishraider.... you have have a world of knowledge plus very useful tools at your finger tips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre40 Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Swellnet with the morning reports with the size of the waves, tides and live winds recorded every hour. Good before going to an arvo flick off the rocks or even morning as they record wind at night too. For weather forecast, surf, rain, cloud and wind, I use windguru. Everything detailled on one page with 6days forecast. Great website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Spanner Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 I think Willy gets it the closest the most consistently, (what it will probably be) I think seabreeze predictions tend to predict the wind to be a little stronger and swell a little bigger than willy does and seems to predict the maximums pretty well. (Better to use seabreeze for a "how bad might it get?" Prediction) I think seabreeze is more based on BOM data than Willy is. Although I don't know that as a fact, it's just an observation. If I am going offshore I always use MetEye from the BOM in conjunction with willy and seabreeze and find it is pretty good. I use RIPCharts for SSTs, currents, altimeter etc and I like to think I'm getting better at it but would never claim to understand it well or be good at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojo4fishin Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 anyone else find that seabreaze is not correct in the past 2 months? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 On 12/11/2016 at 9:24 AM, Raymondo said: Thanks for the reminder Donna, great site your running here. Thanks Raymondo appreciate the comment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymondo Posted November 13, 2016 Author Share Posted November 13, 2016 2 hours ago, Mojo4fishin said: anyone else find that seabreaze is not correct in the past 2 months? I don't think any of the forecasting sites are correct all the time , I find seabreeze to be one of the better ones in my locale for accuracy. Given the advances in computer modeling you would think the forecast accuracy would be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffb5.8 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) Anyone else having issues with the SmartFish App crashing. i have done the update thinking that would fix it and it still crashes and fishing up here in Port Stevens (Shoalbay) I don't want any issues. Edited January 21, 2017 by jeffb5.8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snatcher Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Here in the UK I find "wind guru" about the most reliable weather site. Do any of you ozzie fishos use it ? https://www.windguru.cz/221 John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddyT Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Ok-one more time-Every single one of these other sites pulls all its data from the BOM and in most cases doesnt even bother to reinterpret the weather- some are OK as a guide but best bet is learn how to read a synoptic chart and look at the BOM site- the METEYE page is excellent if you cant be bothered to learn how to read the weather map. This especially applies if you wish to fish offshore or rockfish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymondo Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 On Sunday, January 22, 2017 at 11:36 AM, PaddyT said: Ok-one more time-Every single one of these other sites pulls all its data from the BOM and in most cases doesnt even bother to reinterpret the weather- some are OK as a guide but best bet is learn how to read a synoptic chart and look at the BOM site- the METEYE page is excellent if you cant be bothered to learn how to read the weather map. This especially applies if you wish to fish offshore or rockfish. Not true, to the best of my knowledge Not all "cut and paste" from the BOM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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