Windfinder is an application that provides detailed wind and weather forecasts for over 160,000 spots around the world. It also displays real-time wind and weather measurements from over 21,000 weather stations, allowing users to make their own weather predictions. The app also offers tide forecasts for 20,000 locations and a high-resolution forecasting model for certain regions. Users can also customize their home screen with wind widgets and receive severe weather warnings for the US and Europe.
The app features beautifully animated maps for wind, temperature, precipitation, satellite images, and topographic maps. Users can save their favorite locations and monitor travel weather for vacation destinations. The measurements are displayed in various units such as knots, Beaufort, km/h, m/s, and mph, and include wind strength and direction, gusts, air temperature, "feels like" temperature, clouds, precipitation, air pressure, relative humidity, wave height, wave period, and wave direction. The app is optimized for readability on any mobile device and has a quick load speed for data usage restrictions. It is also ad-free.
Windfinder is perfect for a variety of outdoor activities such as kitesurfing, windsurfing, wing foiling, sailing, dinghy sailing, regatta racing, surfing, SUP and kayaking, fishing, paragliding, cycling, and boating. It helps users plan their trips and avoid bad weather conditions.
For even more features, users can subscribe to Windfinder Plus, which includes wind alerts, a wind report map, wind and weather widgets, and a new display mode for sailors. Windfinder Plus is available as an in-app purchase, but the original features of the app will still be available for users who do not subscribe.
In summary, Windfinder is a comprehensive and customizable app that provides detailed wind and weather forecasts for a wide range of outdoor activities. With real-time measurements and various features, it helps users plan their trips and stay safe while enjoying their favorite sports and hobbies.