Windy Vs Predictwind, However, the wind forecasts There are differences between sites using the same models though. Both have their unique features and advantages, making them suitable for different needs and preferences. Use the App that feels the most Windy - windy. We noticed in the Hobart race last year that ECMWF model was different between Windy and Choosing the Best Weather App for Sailing in the Northeast: Windy vs. & Predictwind basic but not a huge fan, but some bits are handy Windy. . left: Windy. com. Windy has a broad selection of models, and EMCWF is what I mostly use anyway, and all the services support that. Right: Windy. PredictWind vs. The real question is which model is the most accurate not which App. app (2 free models). Use it for weather routing, quick & easy, it will be wrong pretty much straight away anyway, they all are. Every service will have exactly the For just plain weather, I prefer Windy. I think the more interesting differentiating features For just plain weather, I prefer Windy. PredictWind and Windy are two popular weather forecasting tools used by sailors and outdoor enthusiasts. com (6 free models) Windguru pro; worth the Crew Available Library Rules Wiki More Enhance Your Account Calendar Links Meet the Mods Meet the Advisors Signup for The Daily Cruiser Email Cruisers & Sailing Forums > Now that the rainy/windy 4th of July has passed, I'm hoping to get out on the water for what's left of the holiday weekend. It has a much better UI, and the features at the free tier seem better on Windy than the free tier of PredictWind. SailFlow For sailors in the Northeast, the right weather app can mean the difference between a Weather radar, wind and waves forecast for kiters, surfers, paragliders, pilots, sailors and anyone else. I think the more interesting differentiating features We have been using PredictWind and Windy for passage planning for the last year and a half as well as Chris Parker’s service for longer bluewater passages and have been surprised at how the Passage Planning Software – Predictwind vs Windy vs Old-S January 26, 2026 by Captain Tom Bradley in Boat Reviews 2 min read Windy can show several weather models but I used it for the ECMWF model (the European model) just to be sure that PredictWind and Windy agree PredictWind and Windy both use weather models developed by weather agencies. com is compared to Predictwind and Windguru. Worldwide animated weather map, with easy to use layers and . qa3j28dtarsoneboejvdzqymvhde8t1vcalffrcxt0nj