WAVOA: Wind, Wave & Surf Spots
Live wind, waves & forecast
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Live wind & wave conditions for 5,700+ surf, windsurf, kite & wing spots.
WAVOA is the live wind and wave companion for windsurfers, kiteboarders, wingfoilers, and surfers. Find the right conditions at the right spot - anywhere in the world.
WHY WAVOA
• 5,700+ spots worldwide - every wind and wave destination, not just a hand-picked few
• Live conditions from real weather stations, buoys, and observation networks
• Side-by-side forecast models (ECMWF, ICON, GFS) so you can pick the one you trust
• 700+ live webcams for spot checks before you drive
• Beautiful map and globe view — see conditions across a coastline at a glance
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Spot conditions update around the clock from a layered data stack:
• Real-time observations: METAR airport stations, NDBC buoys, DWD SYNOP - closest station wins per field
• Three forecast models per spot for direct comparison
• 7-day wind, gust, swell, period, tide, and air temp
• Webcam thumbnails and full live streams where available
DESIGNED FOR WIND & WATER SPORTS
• Sports supported: windsurf, kite, wing, surf
• Per-discipline pin colors based on your personal wind/wave thresholds
• Save your gear quiver - sail / kite / wing sizes, board volumes
• Log sessions: date, duration, conditions, gear, notes, rating
• Stats across your history: average wind, hours per sport, gear use
NEAR ME, FAVORITES, AND CUSTOM SPOTS
• "Near me" finds every spot within your radius - not just curated ones
• Star your home spots for instant access
• Add a custom spot anywhere on the planet - WAVOA pulls live data automatically
PRO PLAN
WAVOA's core is free. The Pro plan unlocks higher-resolution forecasts, unlimited custom spots and sessions, advanced session stats, and premium webcam channels.
PRIVACY FIRST
WAVOA collects only what's needed to run the app - your account, your favorites, your sessions, your location (only while you're using the app, only to find spots near you). All data is encrypted in transit. No ads, no third-party trackers.
LANGUAGES
English, German, Spanish.
Built by water-sport athletes for water-sport athletes. Wind on, waves up - see you out there.
Terms of Use: https://www.wavoa.app/en/privacy/terms
Privacy Policy & Imprint (§ 5 TMG): https://www.wavoa.app/en/privacy
Ratings & Reviews
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The developer, Michael Stadler, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Location
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Michael Stadler
- Size
- 86.7 MB
- Category
- Sports
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
English and 2 more
- English, German, Spanish
- Age Rating
13+
- 13+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Foil - Monthly $9.99
- Foil - Annual $99.99
- Plane - Monthly $3.99
- Plane - Annual $49.99
- Copyright
- © Michael Stadler
