Windy.app

Windy.app delivers wind, wave, and weather forecasts for surfers, kitesurfers, windsurfers, sailors, fishermen, and anyone who plans activities around wind conditions. The app helps you check real-time changes, follow storms, and choose the best time and place to ride, sail, or fish.

Wind Reports, Forecasts, and Stats

Windy.app gives you detailed wind information through a wind map, an accurate wind compass, and a wind meter. You can monitor wind direction, gusts, and speed, which helps you make safer decisions for high-wind and extreme sports.

Multiple Forecast Models for Better Accuracy

The app lets you compare several forecast models so you can choose the most reliable option for your area. It supports GFS, ECMWF, WRF8, AROME, ICON, NAM, Open Skiron, Open WRF, and HRRR, and you can learn more about them through the official guide.

Wind Alerts with Push Notifications

You can set up a wind alert and receive push notifications when wind conditions match your needs or reach warning levels. This feature helps you react quickly when the forecast changes and avoid missing a good session.

Weather History Archive (2012–2021)

Windy.app includes a weather archive that lets you review historical wind, temperature (day and night), and atmospheric pressure. You can use this data to pick the best travel month for a specific spot and plan trips based on real patterns instead of guesswork.

NOAA Local Forecast and Detailed Units

The app uses local NOAA data and provides temperature in Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin along with humidity, wind, and precipitation details. You can view a 10-day forecast in 3-hour steps and switch between metric and imperial units, including m/s, mph, km/h, knots, Beaufort, and more for distance, rainfall, and pressure.

Wave Forecast and Sea Conditions

Windy.app helps you track ocean and sea conditions, including wave height and swell. It also supports fishing-focused forecasting so you can plan around both wind and water movement.

Animated Wind Tracker and Radar-Style View

The app includes an animated wind tracker that works like a weather radar for sailing, yachting, and kiting, especially when you need to read light-wind movement and timing.

Widgets for Faster Forecast Checks

You can add a clean weather widget to your home screen and check wind and weather conditions without opening the full app, which saves time when you need quick updates.

Storm and Hurricane Tracker

Windy.app includes a global map for tropical cyclones, including tropical storms, hurricanes, and typhoons. You can monitor storm paths and surrounding conditions to stay safe and adjust travel or sea plans early.

Cloud Base and Dew Point Data for Paragliding

The app provides cloud base and dew point information—critical details for paragliding and other air sports where visibility, moisture, and cloud formation affect safety and comfort.

Spots Directory and Favorites

Windy.app lists over 30,000 spots, organized by activity type and region. You can save your favorite locations for quick access and faster planning.

Spot Chats and Local Community Reports

The app includes spot chats where users share live observations like wind direction and local conditions. If you use an anemometer, you can post your readings to help others. You can also support the community by requesting a new spot chat and acting as a local spot leader.

Weather Stations and Real-Time Local Data

Windy.app pulls online measurements from nearby weather stations so you can compare forecast predictions with real conditions before you head out.

Offline Mode for Planning Without Internet

You can activate offline mode and check saved forecasts even when you don’t have a connection, which helps during travel, remote beaches, or offshore planning.

Best Uses: Activities the App Supports

Windy.app works well for:

• Kitesurfing, windsurfing, surfing
• Sailing, boating, yachting
• Paragliding, skydiving
• Fishing, kayaking, wakeboarding
• Snowkiting, snowboarding, skiing
• Cycling, hunting, golf

Built for Safer Planning on Water and Land

Windy.app acts like a digital anemometer on your phone and keeps you informed about major weather shifts. You can check hurricane forecasts, snow reports, and marine conditions so sudden weather changes don’t ruin your plans. The app updates live forecasts frequently and focuses on safety, especially for sea-based activities.