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Sport-specific guides, wind data deep dives, and the occasional behind-the-scenes from the WindUp team. New posts coming soon.
wind apps
WindAlert vs Windy: Live Readings or Forecast Maps?
WindAlert vs Windy compared honestly: live station readings vs forecast models, US vs global coverage, and whether WindAlert Premium is worth it.
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Best Wind Alarm App 2026: 6 Tested, Free & Paid
We tested 6 wind alarm apps. Which actually rings live, which paywall the alert, and which forecast apps have no alarm at all. Free vs paid matrix inside.
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wind apps
Best Wind Forecast App 2026: 7 Ranked & Tested
We ranked 7 wind forecast apps for 2026 on models, free tier, coverage, UX and live alarms. The honest scoreboard, plus which to actually install.
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Best Windfinder Alternative: 4 Free Apps Compared
The best free Windfinder alternatives, scored on free tier, coverage, models and live alarm. Windfinder's forecast is good; its alarm isn't free.
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Best Windguru Alternative: 4 Apps That Beat It
Tired of Windguru's dated tables? Here are 4 alternatives — Windy, Windfinder, PredictWind, WindUp — and the one that finally rings a live alarm.
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Best Windy Alternative 2026: 5 Free Apps Tested
The 5 best free Windy alternatives, scored on live data, alarms and ads. One fixes the blind spot every forecast app shares: it rings when your spot fires.
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kitesurfing
Kitesurfing in Tarifa: Wind, Spots & Best Months
Where to kitesurf in Tarifa — Levante vs Poniente, the best spots, wind by month, kite sizes and the season calendar. Plan your Spain kite trip.
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wind knowledge
Wind Speed for Flying a Drone: Safe Limits by Model
The safe and max wind speed for flying a drone — DJI Mini 4 Pro, Air 3, Mavic 3 and FPV — in mph, knots and Beaufort, plus a pre-flight checklist.
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Windy App vs Windy.com: Same Data, Key Differences
Are the Windy app and Windy.com different products? No. Same company, same forecast, one account. Here's what actually differs, plus the gap both share.
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