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 120,000 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 63,000 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.
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
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
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
Base model: Worldwide
Regional models: Great Lakes region, Mediterranean Sea, Baltic Sea
Regional models: Great Lakes region, Mediterranean Sea, Baltic Sea
Resolution
Tide forecasts
We are providing tide information and times for a variety of tide station at coasts around the world.
Base model
xTide
Coverage
8000 dedicated tide stations worldwide