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Windfinder: Wind & Weather map

Windfinder: Wind & Weather map

Tides, waves & storm forecast

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 15, 2009
  • September 16, 2026

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Get detailed wind, wave, tide, and weather forecasts for over 160,000 locations worldwide. Access real-time measurements from thousands of weather stations and animated wind maps for a global overview. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals needing precise weather data.

✓Detailed wind and weather forecasts
✓Real-time wind and weather measurements
✓Tide forecasts
✓Animated wind map
✓Severe weather warnings
✓Webcams
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Windfinder. Based on 62K reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Weather app.

Positive things

  • 👍Accurate wind and weather forecasts
  • 🚀Detailed and easy-to-use interface
  • 💡Helpful for planning outdoor activities and sports
  • 👍Reliable and consistent performance
  • 💡Includes tide information

Negative things

  • 🐛Occasional inaccuracies in wind/weather predictions
  • 🔍Limited information for some locations
  • 💰Ads can be intrusive in free version
  • 🔍Lack of advanced features like dark mode
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What's New in Windfinder

5.41.3

September 16, 2026

- Text optimizations - Visual updates - Bug fixes

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

3 month ad-free

3 month usage without ad interruptions

$2.493 Months
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Charts

Top Free

📈 44+2

Weather

This app rose +2 positions in Weather chart.

Last updated on October 14, 2026.

Top Grossing

📉 52-1

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This app dropped -1 position in Weather chart.

Last updated on October 14, 2026.

Events

Read more about Spring is here
Event EndedNew Season

Spring is here

Finally, it's sunny and warm again!

Apr 22, 2026 — May 23, 2026

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Read more about Enhanced Wind Map
Event EndedMajor Update

Enhanced Wind Map

Smarter wind with smoother particles and zoom.

May 9, 2025 — Jun 9, 2025

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Read more about Enhanced Wind Map
Event EndedMajor Update

Enhanced Wind Map

Smarter wind map with smoother particles and zoom.

May 15, 2025 — Jun 15, 2025

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User reviews

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Jockny’s take

This is a great tool to use, to get localised information on your chosen surf site’s. I would have given it 5 out of 5 if there were more web cams in place to get live updates. I would recommend this app to all my friends.
JocknyJockny

JAH

Go to for the weather!! Hourly & long forecast I appreciate Windfinder!!
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Wind prediction for fishing

I would say the 48hr predictions are accurate about 40% of the time.
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Model flyer decisions

When will we have flyable model conditions? Ask Windfinder!
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Developer apps

Windfinder Pro: Wind & Weather
Windfinder Pro: Wind & Weather

Tides, waves & storm forecast

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Crashes or freezes on some devices

Bug

Widget not functioning properly

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Requested Features

4 requests

Hourly wind/weather updates

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Ability to add custom locations

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More detailed weather information (rain, humidity, etc.)

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Integration with other weather/outdoor apps

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FAQ

What does the Windfinder app do?

Windfinder provides detailed wind and weather forecasts for over 160,000 locations globally. It also offers real-time wind and weather measurements from thousands of weather stations, tide forecasts, and animated wind maps for a comprehensive overview of current and upcoming conditions.

What are the key features of Windfinder?

Key features include detailed forecasts for wind, weather, waves, and tides, real-time measurements from weather stations, animated wind maps, webcams, and severe weather warnings for the US and Europe. Users can also save favorite locations and utilize widgets for quick access to information.

How much does Windfinder cost?

The app offers a free version with essential features. For access to advanced features like wind alerts, the Superforecast model, ad-free experience, and detailed wind previews, users can subscribe to Windfinder Plus, available as a monthly or yearly in-app purchase.

Who is Windfinder for?

This app is perfect for kitesurfers, windsurfers, sailors, surfers, paragliders, fishermen, cyclists, hikers, boat owners, and anyone who relies on accurate wind and weather predictions for their activities or profession.

What kind of weather data does Windfinder provide?

Windfinder provides a wide range of weather parameters including wind speed, wind direction, gusts, air temperature, felt temperature, cloud coverage, precipitation, air pressure, wave height, wave period, and wave direction. It also includes tide forecasts and webcam imagery.