3.18.0 Aug 15, 2025
4.7 Windfinder
paid for free
Subscribe to Windfinder Plus and gain access to our latest services designed to help you catch the best wind anytime, anywhere! Here’s what you can expect from Windfinder Plus:
Wind Alerts
Set your ideal wind conditions and receive notifications as soon as they appear in forecasts.
Wind Report Map
Access real-time wind measurements from over 21,000 stations displayed on our wind map.
Wind Barbs
A new display mode specifically tailored for sailors.
Note that Windfinder Plus is available as an In-App Purchase. You can still enjoy Windfinder Pro without losing any of its current features—Pro remains Pro!
Access wind, waves, weather, and tides worldwide with offerings suited for kitesurfers, windsurfers, surfers, sailors, and paragliders:
Forecasts for 40,000+ spots
Observations from 18,000+ weather stations
Configurable favorites and measurement units
Widgets for your home screen
Detailed forecast maps for an overview of the general weather situation
WindPreview
Get a 10-day wind forecast at a glance
Please note that while Windfinder is free (with ads), Windfinder Pro is a paid version that is ad-free and includes features such as Superforecast (hourly time steps available in select regions), widgets, global wind forecast maps, and WindPreview.
Windfinder caters to a diverse range of users, including:
Kitesurfers and Windsurfers
Discover the next big wind opportunity, whether nearby or at your next vacation destination.
Sailors
Plan your sailing trips and avoid bad weather for safer navigation.
Dinghy Sailors and Regatta Racers
Prepare meticulously for upcoming regattas.
Surfers and Wave Riders
Locate the ideal surf conditions and high swells.
Fishermen
Improve your chances for a better catch.
Paragliders
Identify good wind conditions right from the start.
Cyclists
Check for headwinds or tailwinds before heading out.
Boat Owners and Captains
Continuously monitor changing weather conditions and tides.
Anyone needing accurate wind and weather predictions!
Detailed wind and weather forecasts for over 40,000 locations
Real-time wind and weather measurements from more than 20,000 stations
Tide forecasts for high and low tides across 8,000+ global locations
Superforecast
High-resolution hourly forecasting primarily for Europe, North America, South Africa, Egypt, and the Canary Islands.
Home Screen Weather Widgets
Access current conditions and a 10-day forecast at a glance with WindPreview.
Animated Forecast Maps
Beautifully crafted maps showing wind, temperature, precipitation, satellite images, and topography.
Favorites Configuration
Save nearby locations and track weather for vacation destinations.
Measurement Options
Available in knots, Beaufort, km/h, m/s, and mph.
Displayed Parameters
Includes wind strength and direction, gusts, air temperature, “feels like” temperature, cloud cover, precipitation, air pressure, humidity, wave height, period, and direction.
Optimized Display
Tailored for easy readability on mobile devices.
Efficient Data Transfer
Provides faster load speeds, perfect for restricted data usage.
Ad-Free Experience!
With Windfinder, stay ahead of the weather and seize every opportunity for adventure!