Windfinder

Windfinder: Kiteboarding, Windsurfing & Surfing Forecasts

Windfinder provides global forecasts for kitesurfers, windsurfers, surfers, sailors and paragliders with wind, weather and swell data from various models.

What is Windfinder?

Windfinder is a website and mobile app specifically designed for water sports and outdoor enthusiasts who rely on accurate weather and wind forecasts. It provides detailed wind, weather and swell forecasts for several thousand spots worldwide to help users plan their activities.

The wind forecasts on Windfinder use data from different weather models including GFS, ICON, ECMWF and local weather service models. This allows users to compare forecasts and ensure accuracy. The website and app offer graphs with wind speed and direction forecasts, as well as temperature, precipitation, cloud cover and swell forecasts.

Locations covered by Windfinder include popular kitesurfing, windsurfing, surfing, sailing and paragliding areas in Europe, North America, South America, Australia, Asia and Africa. Users can save their favorite spots for quick access to forecasts.

Windfinder is accessible via website on desktop and mobile devices. Native iOS and Android apps are also available. The apps and site are free to use with certain advanced features available to registered users only. An ad-free Premium subscription is available.

Key features include:

• Wind and weather forecasts for thousands of water sports spots worldwide
• Different weather models including GFS, ICON, ECMWF for most accurate predictions
• Wind speed & direction, temperature, precipitation, swell and cloud cover forecasts
• Desktop and mobile-friendly website plus iOS and Android apps
• Save favorite forecast spots for convenience
• Free access with option for Premium subscription

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