ridespot
Sven Schimmelpfennig Weather iPhoneiPadiPod touch
ridespot is a paid Weather app for iPhone and iPad by Sven Schimmelpfennig. Requires iOS 17.6. Updated March 9, 2026.
- Price
- 0.99 USD
- on the App Store
- Size
- 20 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Mar 9
- 2026 · v1.6.9
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About ridespot
ridespot - Your Spot Compass for Perfect Sessions! Stop guessing where the wind is good! ridespot is your ultimate kiting app that shows you where the wind blows best and conditions are perfect. Whether you're a beginner looking for your first spot or a pro wanting to discover hidden gems – ridespot gets you where the action is! What makes ridespot special? • Global Spot Map: Discover 3000 spots worldwide – from your home waters to exotic destinations • Live Weather Data: ridespot deliver precise wind forecasts and current conditions • Smart Wind Analysis: Our AI considers topography and venturi effects for even more accurate wind predictions • Perfect Filters: Find spots by difficulty, distance, surface type and much more • Dark Mode: Keep track even at sunset • Offline Mode: Your favorite spots available even without internet Perfect for Everybody: - Beginners find safe flat water spots with standing depth - Intermediate riders discover new challenges - Pros track the best conditions for their sessions Wind, Weather, Waves – everything at a glance: Forget hours of checking different weather apps! ridespot shows you instantly: - Wind speed and direction - Gusts and wind consistency - Temperature and precipitation - 7-day forecast - Best times for your session More than just a spot finder: - Detailed spot info with access, parking and facilities - Distance calculation to your location - Difficulty levels and surface information - Local services and surf schools nearby Download ridespot now and turn every wind forecast into your next adventure!
What’s new
Version 1.6.9 · Updated March 9, 2026
This update Is a biggy. We completey reworked the map engine so you can now search for points of interest nearby a desired spot or within the chosen map frame making it easy to find the nearest campsite, hotel or supermarket. In addition we cleaned up the database and consolidated a few spots so you will have an easy overview of where to go next.
App privacy
The developer, Sven Schimmelpfennig, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Health & Fitness: Fitness
- Contact Info: Name
- User Content: Photos or Videos
Used for: App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Diagnostics: Crash Data
- Location: Precise Location
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ridespot | – | 0.99 USD | March 9, 2026 | |
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| SafeWaters.ai | 4.0 / 5 (30) | Free | Mar 12, 2026 | Compare |
| WSView Plus | 2.4 / 5 (7) | Free | Oct 8, 2026 | Compare |
| LANDI Wetter | 1.0 / 5 (1) | Free | Aug 10, 2026 | Compare |
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