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HEAD TO HEAD
Windy vs Windguruwhich is better?
Both are good at what they do. Here's a fair look at where each wins, and the question neither answers.
Windy is better for seeing the whole weather picture: animated maps, radar and satellite, and a switch between forecast models. Windguru is better for reading one spot fast: a compact wind table long popular with kite and windsurfers, with many models and its own station network. Plenty of riders use both: Windy to understand the system coming in, Windguru to check the numbers at their spot. Neither tells you whether those conditions suit your level.
Windy vs Windguru compared
| Windy | Windguru | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Seeing the weather system on a map and comparing models | Reading a spot’s wind forecast at a glance |
| How it presents | Map-first: animated layers you scrub through | Table-first: hour-by-hour rows per spot |
| Forecast models | Global and regional models (ECMWF, GFS, ICON and more), switchable | Many models incl. GFS, ICON, AROME and its own WRF runs; more on PRO |
| Beyond wind | Radar, satellite, rain, temperature, waves and more | Focused on wind, waves and weather for wind sports |
| Observations | Weather-station and webcam layers | Windguru station network |
| Free tier | Generous; Premium adds finer time steps and more frequent updates | Generous; PRO adds models and removes ads |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, web | iOS, Android, web |
| Per-ability call | No | No |
Features and pricing change, so check each app for its current offering. This comparison reflects our reading as of October 2026.
Choose Windy if…
- You want to understand why the wind is doing what it is: fronts, pressure, sea breeze.
- You like checking several models to judge how confident the forecast is.
- You use one app for all weather, not just wind sports.
Choose Windguru if…
- You ride wind sports and want the numbers for your spot in seconds.
- You read forecast tables comfortably and want lots of models in one view.
- You want nearby station readings next to the forecast.
WHERE 4SHOR FITS
The question neither answers
Both apps hand you accurate wind numbers and leave the decision to you. 4Shor turns the forecast into one 0–100 score per sport and per ability, Beginner to Expert, using nearshore wave modelling on its own European seabed map. "18 knots cross-shore" becomes "good for intermediate kiters, too much for beginners". It covers 2,500+ European spots, so it sits alongside Windy or Windguru rather than replacing them.
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FAQ
Windy vs Windguru: common questions
Is Windy or Windguru more accurate?
Neither is "the accurate one": both display numerical weather models, and accuracy depends on the model and the place, not the app. Windy makes it easy to switch between global models on a map; Windguru shows many models (including its own high-resolution runs) as tables. Comparing models in either app is the best way to judge how sure the forecast is.
Which is better for kitesurfing, Windy or Windguru?
Many kiters prefer Windguru for the quick spot table and Windy for the bigger picture before a trip. Neither judges the session for your level. 4Shor scores kitesurfing 0–100 per ability at European spots, taking in wind strength, gusts and the wind’s angle to the shore.
Are Windy and Windguru free?
Both have generous free tiers. Windy Premium adds finer time steps and more frequent model updates; Windguru PRO adds more models and removes ads. Check each app for current pricing.
What is the difference between Windy and Windguru?
Windy is a map-first weather visualiser for everyone; Windguru is a table-first wind forecast built for wind sports. Windy shows you the system; Windguru shows you the numbers at a spot.