# iWindsurf: Weather and Waves > iWindsurf is your most trusted Windsurfing weather source with Waves & Tides. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.windalert.android.iwindsurf](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.windalert.android.iwindsurf) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.windalert.android.iwindsurf` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** WeatherFlow - **Category:** WEATHER - **Downloads:** 52,022 - **Rating:** 4.75 / 5 (784 ratings) - **Version:** 5.0 - **Last updated:** 2026-08-07 - **First published:** 2012-11-21 - **Publisher country:** US - **Size:** 39 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-15 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.windalert.android.iwindsurf) - **Website:** [https://wx.iwindsurf.com](https://wx.iwindsurf.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://help.weatherflow.com/hc/en-us/articles/360052221353](https://help.weatherflow.com/hc/en-us/articles/360052221353) ## Description iWindsurf is a premier Chrome extension dedicated to windsurfing enthusiasts and water sports lovers seeking the most accurate and reliable weather forecasts. Utilizing over 65,000 proprietary Tempest Weather Systems combined with government data such as NOAA and NWS, it delivers real-time local wind, wave, and tide information essential for planning your sessions. The app offers AI-enhanced Nearcast predictions, live wind maps, customizable alerts, and comprehensive meteorological data including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and more. Beyond regular updates, iWindsurf features detailed nautical charts, tide charts, wave periods, water temperature, and historical wind stats, ensuring users have an all-encompassing view of conditions. Its subscription options unlock ultra-precise pro forecasts for popular windsurfing locations coast-to-coast. Whether wing foiling or wavesailing, iWindsurf empowers users with trusted data, helping them ride the waves with confidence and safety. ## Rankings - #295,178 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS` - `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `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.windalert.android.iwindsurf.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.windalert.android.iwindsurf.permission.C2D_MESSAGE` - `com.windalert.android.iwindsurf.permission.MAPS_RECEIVE` ## Review summary Users generally appreciate iWindsurf for its reliable and accurate wind and weather forecasts tailored to water sports enthusiasts, especially its pro forecasts and live sensors. However, multiple reviews report that recent updates caused significant issues like app crashes, loss of forecast data, and reduced functionality of pro features. There is frustration over paid subscription access to previously free stations, difficulty contacting support, and intrusive ads despite paying users. While the app is still valued for its specialized data and ease of use, many long-term users express dissatisfaction with recent changes compromising usability and customer service. ### Pros - Reliable and accurate local weather and wind forecasts, especially valuable for windsurfing and outdoor planning. - Easy to use interface that helps users decide on activities like windsurfing and foiling, potentially saving resources like gas. - Provides access to wind conditions at locations far away, which some users find helpful. - Experienced pro forecasts that effectively interpret complex microclimates for precise predictions. - Long-term value with live sensors and comprehensive weather details appreciated by regular users. ### Cons - Recent updates have caused app instability, including frequent crashes and loss of forecast data. - Pro features, including alerts and access to stations, are not working properly or require costly subscriptions, leading to user dissatisfaction. - Reduced access to previously free stations now behind a paywall, causing frustration among long-term users. - Customer support is difficult to reach; especially problematic is the complicated or unclear membership cancellation process. - UI changes in newer versions, such as reordering favorites and persistence of ads despite pro membership, have negatively impacted user experience. ## Similar extensions and apps - [iKitesurf: Weather & Waves](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.windalert.android.ikitesurf) — 60,270 users, 4.76 / 5 - [Windfinder: Wind & Weather map](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.studioeleven.windfinder) — 7,724,296 users, 4.64 / 5 - [SailFlow: Marine Forecasts](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.windalert.android.sailflow) — 154,775 users, 4.82 / 5 - [Windfinder Pro: Wind & Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.studioeleven.windfinderpaid) — 258,888 users, 4.67 / 5 - [iGetwind - Windy forecast](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.igetwind) — 10,020 users, 4.65 / 5 - [WindAlert: Wind & Weather Map](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.windalert.android) — 324,995 users, 4.68 / 5 - [Windy.app - Enhanced forecast](https://chrome-stats.com/d/co.windyapp.android) — 13,051,820 users, 4.76 / 5 - [Windmaster: Wind & Wave](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.windmaster.app) — 208 users - [FishWeather: Marine Forecasts](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.windalert.android.fishweather) — 175,932 users, 4.79 / 5 - [Windyweek - wind forecasts](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.windyweek) — 16,017 users - [Wavemaps](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wavemaps.app) — 2,566 users, 4.91 / 5 - [WYND: Live Wind & Weather Map](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.wynd.app) — 506 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.windalert.android.iwindsurf)