Windfinder review
A free Android weather app focused on wind, waves and tides rather than general forecasts.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
For sailors, surfers, kitesurfers, anglers and hikers, Windfinder puts wind conditions at the center of an Android weather app. It also runs on the web and iOS, with worldwide wind and weather forecasts up to 10 days, animated wind maps, real-time station measurements, wave forecasts and high and low tide forecasts. The emphasis is useful for planning around outdoor conditions, but less suited to someone seeking a general-purpose weather app as the main focus. Users can save favorite locations and sync settings across devices; webcams are available for some locations.
Forecasts are computed four times daily, with standard forecast steps of three hours. High-resolution Superforecast models are available for selected regions, so coverage is not uniform worldwide. Wind alerts can be based on user-defined conditions, while severe-weather warnings cover the US and Europe. Home-screen widgets and maps add ways to check conditions, and the app's combination of wind observations, waves and tides gives outdoor users more relevant context than a simple wind forecast. Those needing frequent standard forecast updates or severe alerts beyond the stated regions may prefer a broader weather service.
The free app includes ads, while Windfinder offers Pro and Plus paid options. According to the published plan highlights, Pro includes an ad-free app, Superforecast and forecast maps. Plus includes wind alerts, Superforecast, expanded widgets and weather maps, and an ad-free experience. The listings describe distinct feature bundles; users should compare them against the features they need, especially if alerts or expanded widgets matter. Windfinder is a good fit for people who plan around wind, waves or tides and want forecasts across devices. It is a less natural pick for users whose priority is broad severe-alert coverage or a general weather experience rather than outdoor conditions.
Windfinder pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Worldwide wind and weather forecasts extend up to 10 days.
- Combines wind maps and station readings with wave and tide forecasts.
- Favorite locations and settings sync across web, Android and iOS.
- Where it doesn't
- Severe-weather warnings cover the US and Europe only.
- High-resolution Superforecast models cover selected regions.
- The free app includes ads; ad-free access is paid.
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