Best Windfinder Apps

4.8😊(62K ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

#41in Weather

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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.

What We Love

👍 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

Room to Improve

🐛 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

Windy.app — Wind, Tides, Radar by Windy Weather World Inc

#1 Fishing, boating & sailing

Strong Contender

4.7😊(73K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#7in Weather

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This app provides detailed wind, wave, and weather forecasts for various outdoor activities. It offers historical data, real-time alerts, and a community feature for sharing conditions. Ideal for surfers, sailors, and other wind sports enthusiasts.

What We Love

🌊 Accurate wind and weather forecasts
🔍 Ability to compare multiple weather models
🗺️ Detailed and customizable map views
🛥️ Useful for sailing, fishing, and other water sports
🔧 Responsive and helpful support team

Room to Improve

💰 Expensive subscription fees
🤔 Confusing user interface for casual users
🔒 Difficulty cancelling subscriptions
🔄 Inconsistent data accuracy across locations
📢 Excessive notifications and upsell prompts

Windy.com by Windyty, SE

NOAA Weather Radar & Hurricane

Worth Considering

Windfinder Pro: Wind & Weather

4.8😊(79K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#7in Weather

This app offers advanced weather forecasting with over 50 detailed maps and 15 weather models, including live radar, satellite imagery, and hurricane tracking. It provides customizable alerts for storms, wind, and snow, making it ideal for outdoor activities and aviation.

What We Love

🌊 Accurate weather forecasts
🌍 Comprehensive global coverage
🔍 Detailed weather data and models
🛥️ Useful for marine/sailing activities
🛫 Valuable for aviation planning
🏔️ Helpful for outdoor activities
🌪️ Reliable for tracking severe weather
📊 Ability to compare weather models
🗺️ Intuitive and visually appealing interface

Room to Improve

🤯 Overwhelming number of features and options
🔍 Small text and cluttered interface on mobile
🤖 Occasional app crashes or stability issues
💰 Paywall for some advanced features
🌐 Lack of offline functionality

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Get detailed wind, wave, tide, and weather forecasts for over 160,000 locations worldwide. Real-time measurements from thousands of weather stations and animated wind maps help you plan your outdoor activities.

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Live wind speed and directionDetailed 24-hour and 6-day forecastsGlobal location search

Track live wind conditions and forecasts with a clear compass interface. Get detailed 24-hour and 6-day outlooks, global location data, and customizable units. Receive real-time wind alerts for specific conditions.

This application displays real-time and historical wind and temperature data from a connected sensor. It offers various wind speed and direction views, boat speed, and environmental conditions. Users can set graphical and sound alarms and send data to a web interface.

Current and maximum wind speedWind direction viewsTrue/apparent wind speed and direction

This app displays relative wind information, including components for crosswind and head/tail wind. It calculates pressure altitude, density altitude, and true airspeed using various inputs. Wind speed and direction are computed from airspeed, heading, GPS track, and groundspeed.

Relative wind arrow displayCrosswind and head/tail wind componentsPressure and density altitude calculation

Calculate true wind direction and speed for sailing. Input vessel speed, apparent wind, and angle to determine accurate wind data.

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Cyclono - Wind Forecast

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Real-time wind speed measurement via smartphone microphone48-hour accurate wind speed and direction forecastGlobal map of thousands of marine and surf spots

Get accurate 48-hour wind forecasts for thousands of marine spots globally. Measure real wind speed using your smartphone's microphone and receive smart alerts for optimal conditions. Plan your next water sport adventure with detailed wind data.

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Access Davis Instruments weather station dataExplore global weather stationsView local forecasts

Access real-time weather data from personal weather stations and explore a global network of shared weather information. View local forecasts, interactive charts, and historical data from businesses, schools, and hobbyists worldwide.

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Estimates wind speed with device sensorsNo internet or location requiredAutomatic average wind speed updates

This application estimates wind speed using your device's sensors, requiring no internet or location data. It provides automatic updates for average wind speed and gusts, and includes a companion Watch app with complications. It is 100% ad-free and unaffected by nearby obstacles.

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