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Never miss a windy day with Windfinder

wind, waves and weather

For kitesurfers, windsurfers, surfers, sailors, paragliders and everyone waiting for the perfect breeze.

Over 160,000 Spots worldwide

Windfinder offers wind forecasts and weather forecasts for over 160,000 places ("Spots") worldwide that are of relevance to kitesurfers, windsurfers, surfers, sailors and paragliders. Most of these places are sites where such sports are carried out, as well as marinas, or takeoff or landing sites.

Over 20,000 weather stations

We offer a unique, global network of weather stations. The current wind speed, wind direction, air temperature, air pressure and other values at these sites can be viewed in real time. This is especially useful in more complex regions or for viewing the current weather at your location.

State of the art weather maps

Find the windiest and best places for sailing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, surfing etc. with one single view. Getting an overview over the general weather sitation has never been easier with our highly readable, animated wind forecast maps or, if you prefer, their static equivalent.

Statistics & weather data archive

We can help you plan your vacation according to wind and weather using our detailed wind statistics and weather statistics. If you need information in even greater detail, such as for insurance claims, we can help you with our weather data archive dating back to 1999.

Webcams

Further, it often helps to have a visual image of the current conditions – we offer you over more than 63000 webcams so that you can assess the weather conditions or get informed about the current situation. Or use the webcams to take an advance look at your vacation destination!

Tide forecasts

For anyone spending time in coastal regions – for recreation or work – tides are a major factor, besides waves and wind. Timing the tides is as important for your safety as it is for planning boat trips.

Find wind Everywhere you go

Our apps: always take the weather with you!

Keep an eye on wind and weather forecasts and measurements when you are on the road – you can instantly stay informed using our iOS and Android apps. Offering customizable favorites, widgets and optimized data transmission, our apps are what you need for a perfect day out windsurfing, sailing, kitesurfing or paragliding.

Download the Windfinder App for iOS on the Appstore Download the Windfinder App for Android on Google Play Learn more
Extremely well designed visual interface. I get the whole picture in millisecond glances.
— Dan T. H.
We can not take a chance to visit the beaches and not check Windfinder. We have to drive too far, and I am never disappointed. The info is accurate.
— Maryke K.
I’m a cyclist and live by this App. It’s the first thing I open in the morning. Love the map. Perfect overview.
— SucMar

The technology for your lifestyle

Behind the data: our weather forecasts in detail

Forecast

This is our basic, tried and true global forecast. Based on NOAAs GFS weather forecast model, it’s used all over the world for commercial and recreational purposes alike.

  • Base Model

    GFS

  • Refresh rate

    6h

  • Coverage

    Worldwide

  • Resolution

    22km–27km

Superforecast

A significantly higher horizontal resolution and a better topographical resolution provide superior forecasts for complex terrain. Our Superforecast is available for selected regions across the world.

  • Base Model

    WRF, NAM

  • Refresh rate

    6h

  • Coverage

    Europe, North America, Egypt, Canary Islands, South Africa

  • Resolution

    4–9 km

Wave forecasts

Our wave forecasts are a blend of regional and global models to achieve the best balance between coverage and regional precision.

  • Base Model

    WW3 (NOAA)

  • Regional Models

    EWAM (Europe), GLW (Great Lakes region)

  • Refresh rate

    6h

  • Coverage

    Worldwide (Base Model)
    Great Lakes region, Mediterranean Sea, Baltic Sea (Regional Models)

  • Resolution

    50km (WW3), 5km (EWAM), 2.5km (GLW)

Tide forecasts

We are providing tide information and times for a variety of tide station at coasts around the world.

  • Base Model

    xTide

  • Coverage

    7000 dedicated tide stations worldwide

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