# Windfinder Pro: Wind & Weather

> Tides, waves & storm forecast

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id336901296](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id336901296)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id336901296`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Windfinder
- **Category:** Weather
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (15,294 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.41.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-25
- **First published:** 2009-11-15
- **Size:** 74 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/windfinder-pro-wind-weather/id336901296)
- **Website:** [https://www.windfinder.com/apps/](https://www.windfinder.com/apps/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.windfinder.com/contact/privacy\_policy.htm](https://www.windfinder.com/contact/privacy_policy.htm)

## Description

Windfinder Pro delivers detailed wind, weather, tides and waves forecasts for over 160,000 locations worldwide, with real-time measurements from more than 21,000 weather stations. Windfinder Plus adds map-based value grids, wind alerts, animated wind speed maps, and a comprehensive wind report map, plus all webcams.

Ideal for kitesurfing, sailing, wind sports and travel, the app offers widgets, topographic maps, ad-free viewing, and fast data transfer. Use it to plan routes, monitor conditions, and get severe weather warnings when needed.

## Rankings

- #13,579 — Overall
- #78 — forecast

## Review summary

Reviews praise Windfinder Pro for being easy to use with a rich wind-focused forecast, live buoy data, and a helpful wind map. The Pro version is valued for its one-time price and extra features, especially by boaters and outdoor enthusiasts. Common drawbacks include wave and wind prediction inaccuracies, general forecast inconsistencies, and some confusion between forecast types.

### Pros

- Easy to use and intuitive; hour-by-hour forecasts aid planning.
- Comprehensive data set: wind speed/direction, waves, tides, precipitation, temperature, cloud cover, plus live buoy reports and wind map.
- Windfinder Pro offers a one-time price with no ongoing subscription and adds extra forecast features.
- Widely trusted by boaters, captains, and outdoor enthusiasts for planning and safety.
- Strong utility for offshore planning and daily weather decisions.

### Cons

- Wave predictions can be inaccurate or inconsistent, which undermines reliability for offshore activities.
- Overall forecast accuracy can vary and is not always perfect, leading to occasional surprises.
- Inconsistencies between standard and Pro forecasts (and different forecast types like super vs regular) can cause confusion.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id336901296)