Wind Alarm App for Surfers
Looking for lighter wind at your break? Monitor a supported station with WindUp, then check swell, tide and the surf report before leaving.
Choose conditions for your equipment and experience. A station reading does not establish that a session is safe.
What WindUp does for surfers.
- Watch wind readings near your break
- Monitor a light-wind window you choose
- Use wind observations alongside swell and tide reports
WindUp is a free live wind alarm — monitor a supported station for your chosen conditions. On iOS, allow Critical Alerts to sound through Silent or Focus. Delivery depends on your device and connection.
What wind speed do you need for surfing?
Light wind can help keep a wave face clean, but the result depends on swell, tide and the break. Offshore wind is not automatically a recommendation to enter the water. Check a local surf report as well as the wind.
Gusts, not just averages
A low average can hide stronger gusts. A wind station describes the air at its sensor, not the wave quality at your break.
How to set your surfing alarm
Choose a supported station with useful exposure for your spot. Set conditions based on your equipment, experience and local guidance. Check the timestamp and conditions on arrival; a matching station reading is not a safety assessment.
Reading the wind for surfing
Check the local forecast for changes in wind direction and strength around your planned session. Morning can be calmer at some breaks, but overnight weather and local exposure can change that pattern.
Popular surfing spots.
| Spot | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Ericeira, Portugal | World Surfing Reserve - the reefs light up when the morning offshore holds. |
| Taghazout, Morocco | Winter points with famously groomed morning offshores. |
| Uluwatu, Bali | Dry-season SE trades blow offshore all day on the Bukit. |
| Jeffreys Bay, South Africa | The famous right fires when the land breeze stands the walls up. |
Surfing wind, answered.
Can I use a wind alarm for surfing?
What wind is best for surfing?
Why do surfers always go at dawn?
Surfing wind, in depth.
More on surfing & WindUp.
Ready when the wind is. The alarm's free.
Set one alarm at your spot. Choose a supported station and review its latest reading before setting your alarm.