# Windfinder: Wind & Weather map

> Wind forecast, reports, tides & waves for sailing, kite, surf, boating & outdoor

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.studioeleven.windfinder](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.studioeleven.windfinder)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.studioeleven.windfinder`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Windfinder
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 7,724,296
- **Rating:** 4.64 / 5 (98,277 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.41.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-17
- **First published:** 2010-06-15
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 17 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.studioeleven.windfinder)
- **Website:** [http://www.windfinder.com](http://www.windfinder.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.windfinder.com/contact/privacy\_policy.htm](https://www.windfinder.com/contact/privacy_policy.htm)

## Description

Windfinder delivers precise, real-time wind, wave, tide and weather forecasts for 160,000+ locations worldwide. Use animated wind maps, live station measurements from 21,000+ weather stations, tide forecasts, wave data and webcams to find the best conditions for sailing, kitesurfing, surfing, fishing, paragliding, cycling, hiking and other outdoor activities. The app is optimized for quick loading and clear readability on any mobile device.

Upgrade to Windfinder Plus for custom wind alerts, high-resolution hourly Superforecast models, ad-free maps, advanced widgets, a 10-day wind preview, a wind report map and full-featured animated weather maps. Easy to use and ideal for water- and wind-sports enthusiasts, boaters and anyone who needs reliable marine and local wind forecasts.

## Rankings

- #17,391 — Overall
- #25 — Weather (Gross)
- #99 — Weather (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.studioeleven.windfinder.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Reviews consistently praise Windfinder for very accurate wind and weather forecasts and its usefulness for water-sports planning (sailing, kite surfing). The app is frequently called one of the best wind apps and a reliable planning tool. Some users request tides data, a dark-mode UI, and a fix for wind-direction arrows in map/search, while a few note occasional forecast inconsistency. Overall, it is valued by wind enthusiasts and clubs.

### Pros

- Very accurate wind and weather forecasts.
- Extremely useful for wind-related activities such as sailing and kite surfing.
- Generally high-quality app frequently praised as one of the best wind apps.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.studioeleven.windfinder)