When it comes to planning your time on the water, having access to reliable and accurate weather information isn’t just helpful; with all of the data at your fingertips these days, it’s become required. The good news is, all NavNet TZtouchXL users enjoy free weather forecasts powered by the GFS model. This includes the big three for anglers: SST, Currents, and Chlorophyll.
Sea Surface Temperature (SST) – Find the Fish Highways
You know that many pelagic species follow temperature boundaries where warm and cold waters meet. These SST breaks can form natural fish highways, concentrating bait and predators alike. TZ Weather’s SST layer lets you spot these transitions instantly, so you can put your spread right where the action is.
Ocean Currents – Track Water Movement
Ocean currents affect everything from water clarity to temperature mixing and plankton blooms. Strong, converging currents can create upwellings and structure in open water – prime ambush spots for predators. TZ Weather displays real-time current patterns, allowing you to track water movement and identify where fish are likely to be holding.
Chlorophyll Concentration – Locate Productive Waters
Knowing the chlorophyll concentration is a game-changer for offshore anglers. High chlorophyll means nutrient-rich waters – exactly where baitfish and gamefish love to gather. With TZ Weather, you can easily identify the edges of clean, blue water and green, productive zones to find those perfect trolling lanes.
The free TZ Weather download also provides vital information on Wind and Wind Gusts, Air Temperature and Pressure, Clouds, Sea Surface Height, and more.
What You Get with Premium Weather
The Premium Weather subscription enhances your onboard planning with a suite of features that go far beyond the basics, delivering access to multiple high-resolution global and regional models, including:
- ICON Global: 6km resolution worldwide, up to 5 days of forecast
- NAM CONUS: 3km resolution across North America, up to 2.5 days
- Arpege: 10km resolution across Europe, up to 4 days
- Arome: Ultra-detailed 1km resolution for French coasts and nearby regions, up to 2 days
- ICON Europe: 6km resolution for more precise European forecasts
In addition to more granular forecasting of wind, gusts, precipitation, clouds, humidity, temperature, and pressure, Premium Weather includes access to three advanced wave models, giving you a far clearer picture of sea conditions than standard forecasts.
Marine Bulletins – Expert Weather Analysis
For anglers in the U.S., Premium Weather also includes Marine Bulletins issued by NOAA meteorologists. These expert-crafted bulletins offer professional analysis of current weather systems, identifying hazards and providing actionable insights. You’ll also receive alerts for developing tropical systems and other significant weather events, ensuring you’re always one step ahead when conditions shift.
Professional-Grade Forecasting Tool
The Premium Weather service transforms your TZtouchXL into a full-featured, professional-grade forecasting tool. With significantly higher-resolution models and the human expertise of Marine Bulletins, you gain unmatched confidence in planning your trips and responding to changing conditions.
Whether you’re scouting the coast, fishing offshore, or just keeping your guests and crew safe and happy, TZ Weather on NavNet TZtouchXL gives you the clearest possible picture so you’re never caught off guard.
For more information, visit www.navnet.com/tz-weather
