Published by WeatherFlow on Sep 1, 2024

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About iKitesurf: Weather & Waves

1. We supplement our proprietary data with information from government agencies including: NOAA, NWS, and bring in reports sets including the AWOS, ASOS, METAR, and even CWOP. iKitesurf creates a complete view of the weather with radar, forecast maps, and customized alerting. - Coastal observations from proprietary Tempest Weather Systems along with all public domain marine forecasts and reports (NOAA, NWS, METAR, ASOS, CWOP) including all major airports creating over 125,000 unique stations. - Our exclusive Tempest Weather Systems deployed at coastal buildings, and at beaches, with haptic rain sensors, sonic anemometers, along with local barometric pressure sensors, provide ground truth observations. - Live wind from our systems provides a better windy conditions flow map – augmented by current station reports with advanced quality control. - Our Proprietary AI-enhanced Nearcast provides enhanced forecasting for temperature, wind gust, speed, direction, humidity, dewpoint, precipitation rate, probability of precipitation, and cloud cover percentage. - Public domain forecast models including High Resolution Rapid Refresh (HRRR), North American Mesoscale Forecast System (NAM), Global Forecast System (GFS), Canadian Meteorological Centre Model (CMC), Icosahedral Non Hydrostatic Model (ICON). - Free subscription for unlimited wind alerts with customizable thresholds to email, text, or in-app. - Create your own Favorite station list to keep an eye on your go-to weather stations at all your foiling, kitesurfing, and kiteboarding spots. - Maps - Live and Forecasted Wind, Forecasted Temperature, Radar, Satellite, Precipitation and Clouds, as well as Nautical Charts. - National Weather Service (NWS) Marine Forecasts & Marine Warnings / Alerts. - Upgrade to Plus, Pro, or Gold membership to gain access to more weather stations and forecasts. - Access our exclusive ultra high-quality array of meteorologist-sited Pro stations at tip top coastal locations. - Unlock access to iKitesurf’s second-to-none meteorologist-written hyper-accurate Pro forecasts written daily for kiting hotspots coast-to-coast. - Detailed weather info, gusts, rain radar, satellite, NOAA, NWS, at spots of interest to coastal residents and property owners near the ocean, rivers, and other bodies of water. - Get a Tempest Weather System for your house, business, Kitesurf club, pier, or backyard. Support: help. tempest. Contact Tempest: help. tempest.

2. Whether you are kite foiling, kitesurfing in breaking waves, or kiteboarding the gnar on your local bay, river, or lake, you want and need the best possible forecasts and live wind reports… and iKitesurf has them!

3. We have deployed over 65,000 proprietary Tempest Weather Systems, giving you real-time local weather right where you ride.

4. With exclusive iKitesurf stations on near shore markers, buoys, piers, breakwaters, and key waterfront spots, we have a terrific number of local riding areas covered.

5. Our Tempest Rapid Refresh Model delivers the most accurate Nearcast predictions to our customers.

6. By purchasing a subscription or downloading iKitesurf you agree that you have read and accept our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

iKitesurf Customer Insights

1. If you need to know about the wind anywhere in the world, there is no need to search who to call for the wind report, just download this app! You need to be at the beach when the wind is up! I'l see you on the water.Love this app, however on the latest update I seem to have lost the button on the map screen that immediately moves the map to my physical location.

2. So, please let me know whether you'd like to fulfill the commitment or cancel now and accept the fee.Can't get any forecast that more than basic unless you get a premium subscription.App does not work now, I am paying for the service, please fixNew version has issues.

3. The first thing I do in the morning is check the current wind and the forecast at ikitesurf.

4. It's how an anemometer would read or even a wind sock or flag.I use the app often for kiting and have been a paid subscriber for years.

5. For the last 20 years I have been using every imaginable forecast and I check them for accuracy against the current conditions.

6. When you call my shop to ask about the wind, I'm going to be giving you readings from Ikitesurf.

7. If that is the case, I will switch to another app.I love this app and depend on it for work and for play as I am a wind junkie.

8. Arrow should point into the wind direction listed and FROM the direction its blowing, same as the written description.

9. When the wind is up, I want to be on the water either playing or teaching.

10. The arrows for wind direction are counterintuitive and confusing.

11. I delete it, you should look for the plenty of better optionsThe app is great, but lately they have made some stations exclusive to paying subscribers.

Steps to Troubleshoot & Fix iKitesurf Issues

1. Fix iKitesurf Not Working/Crashes/Errors/Unresponsive & Black/White screen:


  1. Restart iKitesurf: Restarting the app will resolve most errors.
  2. Update the iKitesurf App. Here is how:
    1. On Android goto PlayStore » Search for "iKitesurf" » Open iKitesurf: Weather & Waves » click "Update".
    2. On iPhone, goto AppStore » Your profile » Available Updates » Check for iKitesurf » click "UPDATE".
  3. Clear iKitesurf: Weather & Waves app cache: Clearing cached data will force your app to retrieve the latest data directly from iKitesurf servers.
    1. On Android, goto Settings » Apps » Select "iKitesurf: Weather & Waves" » click Storage » click "Clear Cache".
  4. Check iKitesurf app permissions. If any of these permissions required to use your device's features are disenabled, iKitesurf might not work.
  5. Uninstall and reinstall iKitesurf. If nothing else has worked, completely uninstall iKitesurf then reinstall.
  6. Restart your device. Last, restarting your device can often clear most problems causing iKitesurf not working


2. Fix iKitesurf Server issues & Internet Connection


  1. Check network connection: An unstable Internet will make iKitesurf be unable to connect to it's servers. Ensure your wi-fi is working then restart app.
  2. Disable VPN: VPN can cause connection errors and lead to iKitesurf not working. Make sure all VPNs are off
  3. Enable background data: When Background data is turned off, iKitesurf may not be able to connect to the Internet when running in the background.

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