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Windfinder: Wind & Weather map — Addictive weather app for sports and outdoor enthusiasts

Android Weather Windfinder
4.7 GP
7,065,386+
Google Play

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Description

I’ve been using Windfinder: Wind & Weather map for a couple months now. It’s basically an app that gives you super detailed wind, weather, wave, and tide forecasts for anywhere in the world. Pretty solid if you’re into outdoor sports like kitesurfing, sailing, surfing, or even just hiking and cycling.

Here’s what you can do: You can check the animated wind map to see what the conditions are like globally or in your local area. And there’s also a ton of forecast data for over 160,000 locations – things like wind speed, direction, temperatures, precipitation, and more. It’s got a ton of info but it’s not too complicated to use.

Look, if you’re into planning your outdoor activities around the weather, you’ll probably really like this app. It’s not perfect – the ads can get a little annoying if you don’t pay – but overall it does a great job of giving you all the weather details you need. Worth checking out for sure.

Editor Opinion

So here's my honest take on Windfinder: Wind & Weather map. I've tested a bunch of weather apps and this one's one of the most comprehensive I've seen. The level of detail on the wind, wave, and weather forecasts is really impressive. And in my experience, the predictions have been pretty accurate too. The interface isn't the most modern looking but it's easy enough to navigate. My only real gripe is the ads, but you can pay a few bucks to remove them. Overall though, it's a really solid app for anyone who needs detailed weather info for their outdoor activities.

Manya Lyalya
Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Tons of detailed forecast data for wind, waves, tides, and more
  • Animated wind map is great for visualizing conditions
  • Free to use, with option to pay to remove ads
  • Covers over 160,000 locations worldwide
  • Predictions seem to be pretty accurate in my experience

Cons

  • The interface looks a bit dated
  • Can get annoying with all the ads if you don't pay
  • Steep learning curve if you're not familiar with all the weather metrics

Specifications

Updated 16.09.2025
Category Weather
Age Rating Everyone
Developer Windfinder
Android Android 7.0++
Package Name com.studioeleven.windfinder

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