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Windy Review — Global Weather Maps and Multiple Models

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What Windy Is Windy is a global map-based weather platform. You can find it here: https://www.windy.com

It displays live and forecasted wind on a large interactive map. You can zoom from a local beach to an entire ocean basin. Many riders enjoy seeing the weather develop across the whole region.

Why People Use It Windy includes several forecast models, such as ECMWF, GFS, ICON, and more. You can switch between them to see how they differ. This helps riders understand whether a forecast is stable or uncertain.

The map also shows cloud cover, pressure lines, swell movement, rain radar, and storm tracks. For travel, or for reading large weather systems, it is very useful.

You can save favourite locations and compare models for the same spot with one click.

Who It Suits Windy suits riders who like to see the full weather picture. If you enjoy understanding how the wind develops from offshore systems, or if you ride in areas with complex weather, the visual map helps you make sense of it quickly.

Summary Windy gives you a big-picture view of the atmosphere. It is excellent for exploring how the wind forms and how storms move through your region.


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