Windy.com User Reviews

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Arcane

I’ve tried a year’s subscription but just can’t get my head around this app, sorry!
The layout is crammed with tables, buttons, menus and idiosyncratic icons but I get really frustrated because I can’t seem to find even the basics without spending hours of trial and error “poke and hope”.
I’m sure there is incredible detail there just waiting to be found but my life is just too short to waste in the search for its holy grail.
Suggestion: Perhaps the developers could run training courses on using the app, but I’d recommend they restrict the course to under a week.
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Response from developer

We're sorry to hear about your issue and would like to help. Please email details and photos to support@windy.com so we can get further info and potentially resolve this. Your assistance is invaluable in improving Windy.com. Ondra from Windy.com

Still the best

As an airline pilot, surfer, and biker I can say this is still the best weather app and it just keeps getting better. Thanks Windy team! Worth every penny.
ONE SUGGESTION:
While looking at a local forecast and I want to rezoom the map to see what the bigger picture is while the details are displayed, the app now will too easily select another point rather than zooming or repositioning the map center. This is a bit annoying, any chance to address it? Thanks!!
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Response from developer

Thank you for your words about Windy. We really appreciate it and it motivates the whole team to keep working on the app. Ondra from Windy.com

Best weather-link

My profession is that of a Sea-captain, sailing ships world wide.
Windy gives very precise and accurate weather-information/prediction all over the world. This being Trans-Atlantic/Pacific or Indian Ocean, Windy covers it all. Which include ocean-current information, which is very important for a Trans-Ocean voyage.
I hardly use any other weather-sources, as Windy covers it all.
I will highly recommend Windy!

During a voyage from Ushuaia, Argentina to Malaga, Spain, small vessel, I used only Windy for weather-information .
The voyage spanned from late fall in Argentina across the tropics and into the Mediterranean.
As the weather was very challenging for the entire voyage including the Doldrums I learned to trust Windy 100%. Very precise.
Likewise during my last trans-Atlantic with a mid-size cruise-vessel, sailing from Barcelona via several other ports, then from Funchal, Madeira to St. Maarten, D.W.I.
Began to check the conditions several days prior to the Atlantic voyage, -planned the crossing as per weather-update from Windy. Very accurate predictions and voyage done very successful.

Thank You Windy for bring the best weather-information needed.

I anger with NASA launch-center Cape Canaveral, Windy is great.

Captain S.S.
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Response from developer

We're genuinely grateful for your 5-star review. Thank you for trusting and choosing Windy.com for your weather needs. Ondra from Windy.com

Phil

I frequently sail my yacht, and more often than not, solo. Windy gives me accurate forecasts of what I might expect while on my boat so I can confidently select the appropriate sail wardrobe. Windy is consistently accurate, reliable and very clearly presented. Thank you for you great work.

Response from developer

Thank you so much for your positive feedback. We’re glad to hear you’re enjoying it overall. We appreciate any suggestions—it helps us make the app even better. If you have any thoughts or suggestions on how we can improve, feel free to reach out to us at support@windy.com. We'd love to hear from you! Ondra from Windy.com

Windy for surf forecasting

I use windy as my primary tool to work out when the next swell is hitting my coast and for the wind forecast it’s pretty spot on most of the time. Definitely the best weather app available.

Response from developer

Your 5-star review is a huge compliment to us. Thank you for your trust and support! Ondra from Windy.com

Great weather information on Windy

This app has really useful weather information which can be most helpful in a variety of activities and sports.
Being able to track rain, wind, swell and a host of other weather conditions puts it above all other weather tool.
Needs a tide feature … or maybe I’ve missed this?

Response from developer

Your 5-star review is truly appreciated. Thanks for helping us spread the word about Windy.com! Ondra from Windy.com

Most useful app I’ve recommended

Since I discovered Windy I have used it as a professional ski guide and Kiteboarder. I actually give workshop’s on how to use the app. It’s the only app I have that I maintain a yearly membership. Bravo Windy.

Response from developer

Thank you for your 5-star review. We're glad you're enjoying our service, and we promise to keep it up! Ondra from Windy.com

All Aviation Parameters Quickly

I use Windy daily for personal and professional use in Australia. Compared to the BOM radars, one can get high resolution radar at locations away from the radar sights thanks to the composite imaging of all available radar data. With the edition of overlaid lightning strikes it's easy to identify and track thunderstorms and to evaluate their severity. With the lightning data overlaid on the satellite images one can still accomplish this outside of radar zones, which in Australia is not far inland or offshore.

I use Windy in my Aviation work in offshore passenger transport and Search And Rescue (SAR). I quickly retrieve surface and low level winds, swell, sea surface temperature and the storm data above if cellular signal or offshore WiFi are available. My situational awareness in-flight is greatly improved. I would highly suggest any pilot add this app to your EFB and use the pin function for your most used overlays. Thanks, Windy crew, for being the best one-stop-shop out there.
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The Best Weather App

Highly recommended to purchase the premium subscription. It’s not expensive and it gives you a ton of cool features. The forecast widget is perfect to see what the next couple of hours will bring but the “compare forecast” feature in app is incredible for planning long-term backcountry adventures. I find myself spending more time on windy than I do anywhere else online! The different layers tell you so much about the conditions around the world.
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Response from developer

Your 5-star review is truly appreciated. Thanks for helping us spread the word about Windy.com! Ondra from Windy.com

The Best by Far

I have used Windy Premium for several years and refer to it regularly in a work context. The imaging is crisp and detailed, the UI is pleasant and easy to use and the app is responsive and reactive. I cannot fault it. I previously had hoped for improvements in the way forecast info was displayed, this was completed a little while ago and is now great. The widget functionality is useful too. Great great app.
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Response from developer

Your 5-star review is a huge compliment to us. Thank you for your trust and support! Ondra from Windy.com

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