# Windfinder Pro: Wind & Weather — Tides, waves & storm forecast

> Detailed wind, wave, tide, and weather forecasts and real-time measurements. (iPhone/iPad app by Windfinder.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windfinder-pro-wind-and-weather/id336901296 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Windfinder](https://appshunter.io/developer/336829638)
- Category: Weather, Sports
- Price: $12.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 15,255 App Store ratings · 306 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 74 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), Italian, French (France), American English, Dutch, European Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2009-11-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windfinder-pro-wind-and-weather/id336901296/reviews.md

## What is Windfinder Pro?

Detailed wind and weather forecasts and weather information for your location. 
See wind, waves, tides and weather reports and current wind measurements for your own weather predictions. Easy to use with a clear user interface.


FEATURES:

+ Detailed wind and weather forecasts for over 160,000 locations
+ Current wind and weather measurements in real-time from over 21,000 weather stations
+ Tide forecasts for high and low tides for over 20,000 locations around the world
+ Superforecast: our hourly high-resolution forecasting model for Europe, North America, South Africa, Egypt and the Canary Islands
+ Favorites: save nearby locations and monitor the weather for your vacation
+ Animated wind map for a global wind overview
+ Small Wind Widgets (current conditions)
+ New: Severe weather warnings for the US and Europe
+ Measurements listed in knots, Beaufort, mph, km/h and m/s
+ Parameters: Wind strength & direction, gusts, air temperature, felt temperature, clouds coverage, precipitation, air pressure, wave height, wave period and wave direction
+ Webcams around the globe
+ Optimized display for optimal readability on the go and on any mobile device
+ Optimized data transfer for a quicker load speed
+ Topographic maps provide a quick overview of weather conditions and help with route planning
+ Ad free: no distractions


PERFECT FOR:

• Kitesurfing & Windsurfing – find that next storm or windy days next door or at your next vacation destination
• Sailing – plan your next sailing trip and ensure safe passage by avoiding bad weather at sea
• Wing Foiling - Catch the wind with your wing
• Surfing – find the perfect waves and high swell
• Dinghy sailing & regatta racers – prepare carefully for your next regatta
• SUP – make sure you are not blown off your SUP
• Fishing – help ensure a good catch with wind directions
• Paragliding – find a good wind right from the start
• Cycling or trekking – check if it will be windy on your track
• Boat owners & captains – keep a constant eye on the current wind conditions and tides
• Kayak - Make sure high waves don’t risk your adventures


WINDFINDER PLUS:

Subscribe to Windfinder Plus to get access to all features.
With Windfinder Plus you get additionally:
+ Wind alerts: Specify your preferred wind conditions and get notified as soon as windy or calm days are forecasted
+ Wind & Weather widgets in all sizes with wind preview
+ Animated wind speed maps with wind gusts, temperature, precipitation and topographic images
+ New: value grids directly on the map
+ Wind report map: Real-time wind measurements from over 21,000 stations directly on the wind map
+ all webcams in the area
+ many more
Windfinder Plus is available as an In App Purchase.

Subscriptions:
Windfinder Plus: We offer auto-renewable "Windfinder Plus" subscriptions for one month or one year. The subscription enhances the full feature set of Windfinder Plus.
Remove Ads: We offer auto-renewable "Remove Ads" subscriptions for 3 months, 6 months or one year. The app will be free of ads while the "Remove Ads" subscription is active.

Details:
A free trial period of 7 days is offered. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. You will be charged for another period (1 month, 3 months, 6 months or one year) unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the subscription is renewed. You can turn off the auto-renewal in your account settings after purchase.
Terms of Use: https://www.windfinder.com/contact/terms
Privacy Policy: https://www.windfinder.com/contact/privacy_policy.htm


SOCIAL MEDIA:

• Facebook: @Windfinder.com
• Instagram: @windfindercom
• Youtube: wind.to/Youtube
• Support: support@windfinder.com
• FAQ: windfinder.com/help

## Key features

- Detailed wind and weather forecasts
- Real-time wind and weather measurements
- Tide forecasts
- Superforecast hourly high-resolution model
- Animated wind map
- Severe weather warnings
- Webcams

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $12.99.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year Support  (Tier 1) | $0.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Support (Tier 2) | $1.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Support (Tier 5) | $4.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Support (Tier 10) | $9.49 | per year |
| Windfinder Plus Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Windfinder Plus yearly | $7.99 | per year |


## Chart rankings

- #28 in Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)
- #109 in Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

## What do users think of Windfinder Pro?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Accurate wind and weather forecasts
- 🚀 Helpful for planning outdoor activities
- 💡 Useful for boating, fishing, and watersports
- 🗺️ Detailed wind and weather maps

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional inaccuracies in forecasts
- 🔀 Inconsistencies between standard and pro forecasts
- 📱 Suboptimal user interface in recent updates
- 🔍 Difficulty adding new favorite locations

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch for some users
- Temperature readings consistently off by a few degrees

**Most requested features**

- Tide information
- Real-time weather station data
- Apple Watch app
- Rainfall measurements

## Recent user reviews (10 of 306)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windfinder-pro-wind-and-weather/id336901296/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Perfect

*2026-08-23*

Précise comme appli surtout pour le vent et la houle en t’en que surfeur et windsurfeur

### 5/5 — Life enhancing

*2026-08-07*

This app has helped me find the right place at the right time on a regular basis of years now, a real enhancement to my quality of life…thank you.

### 5/5 — Easy to use

*2026-08-04, version 5.41.0*

Good app and easy to use on the move

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-08-03, version 5.41.0*

Fast efficient and reliable

### 5/5 — zuverlässig

*2026-05-26*

Übersichtlich & schnell, genau, bestens für wind- & Tide- abhängige Tourenplanung. Benutze ich als Wetterapp seid vielen Jahren.
Vorschlag : könnte noch aktuelle Zeit betonen, z.b. durch Fettdruck der aktuellen Stunde.

### 5/5 — Best Marine Weather App

*2026-04-20, version 5.39.3*

Easy to use and usually fairly accurate, being able to see live buoy reports is nice too, also appreciate that the pro is a one time payment and not another subscription

### 5/5 — Weather.

*2026-03-26*

Great app. Has all the weather you could ever need. Sun, rain, wind (see app name) you name it, it’s in there. Temperature as well, loads of it. Great range. Will use again to see if it’s going to rain on my dog walk.

### 5/5 — Knowledge

*2026-03-26, version 5.39.2*

Convenient and informative

### 2/5 — Windfinder/Fishfinder

*2026-03-24, version 5.39.1*

Good to have something to help you with finding the best day to get offshore with. Thanks for everything yall do!

### 5/5 — Great

*2026-02-26*

I find this app very useful and quite accurate

## Frequently asked questions about Windfinder Pro

### What does Windfinder Pro do?

Windfinder Pro provides detailed wind and weather forecasts, along with tide and wave information for over 160,000 locations globally. It also offers real-time measurements from thousands of weather stations and animated wind maps to help users plan their outdoor activities.

### What are the key features of Windfinder Pro?

Key features include detailed forecasts for numerous locations, real-time measurements from weather stations, tide forecasts, an hourly high-resolution Superforecast model for specific regions, animated wind maps, and severe weather warnings for the US and Europe. It also displays measurements in various units and includes webcam feeds.

### How much does Windfinder Pro cost?

The app offers a freemium model. While basic features are available for free, a subscription to Windfinder Plus unlocks advanced features like wind alerts, larger widgets with wind previews, animated wind speed maps with more data layers, and access to all webcams. Subscriptions are available monthly or annually.

### What kind of outdoor activities is this app useful for?

This app is perfect for a wide range of activities including kitesurfing, windsurfing, sailing, wing foiling, surfing, dinghy sailing, SUP, fishing, paragliding, cycling, trekking, and for boat owners and captains. It helps users find optimal conditions and avoid bad weather.

### Is Windfinder Pro available on different devices?

The app is optimized for readability on the go and on any mobile device, suggesting it is available for smartphones and tablets. Its optimized data transfer ensures quicker load speeds across different mobile platforms.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.41.2 — 2026-08-25

- Text optimizations
- Visual updates
- Bug fixes

### 5.41.1 — 2026-08-10

- Text optimizations
- Visual updates
- Bug fixes

### 5.41.0 — 2026-07-29

- Text optimizations
- Visual updates
- Bug fixes

### 5.40.1 — 2026-05-26

- Improvements to the Windfinder Plus purchase process
- Many minor bug fixes

### 5.40.0 — 2026-05-21

- Improvements to the Windfinder Plus purchase process
- Many minor bug fixes

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All apps by Windfinder: https://appshunter.io/developer/336829638

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