Want to plan your next fun time on the water or land? It’s surprisingly simple to figure out what the wind is doing. We’ve updated Vic Wind to allow you to see all relevant data on one screen, set up wind alerts and even dive into visual analysis of the prevailing wind.
Category Archives: Vic Wind News
Vic Wind News provides you with the most recent information about Vic Wind app updates.
You will also be informed about weather and wind forecasts and observations.
Vic Wind will also share news, advice and event announcements for surfers, kitesurfers, windsurfers, sailors, fishermen, cyclists, hikers, swimmers, SUPers and others who love life outdoors.
Vic Wind 4.6 is Available!
Vic Wind 4.6 is out with quite a few changes. One of the biggest additions is Wind Notifications available in the app. Get notified when it’s windy, or when it’s not windy! Pick your wind direction range, wind strength range, weather station (any weather station in Victoria) and you’ll get a notification set to your […]
BOM Marine Wind Forecast – Updates in Progress
Hi All, BOM are currently making some changes to the marine wind forecast charts (the top three forecast icons on the forecast page in the app), to make them even more accurate and better for forecasting. Whilst the changes are happening the Vic Wind app may not be displaying these charts. I will ensure that […]
Vic Wind 4.2 Available
A new version of Vic Wind is available for download now. It includes a few bug fixes, and a new page which lists out live wind observations. Melbourne (Olympic Park) wind station has also been added to the Victoria page as well, which displays live wind speed and air temperature. Enjoy!
Vic Wind 4.0 Now Available
Please log onto the App Store to download the latest version of Vic Wind which was released on 22nd June 2016. Here is a link. The new version of Vic Wind has a few bug fixes and changes. Feel free to let us know what you think via email. For iPad users, please use the […]
Vic Wind 4.0 is coming!
A new version of Vic Wind is on the way with a lot of exciting changes! We anticipate releasing Vic Wind 4.0 shortly after testing has finished. If you’re keen to try the beta version, please get in contact with us via email and we can share a pre release version with you. The new 4.0 […]
Vic Wind Web
Live wind and temp observations are now available on the WEB at www.vicwindweb.com.au! 10 minute WIND and AIR TEMP interval history for all BOM stations across Australia. The website is mobile friendly as well. A big thanks to all the people who have been using the site in recent weeks and have provided feedback. If […]
Ensure you have the latest version of Vic Wind
Please ensure you keep your Vic Wind app updated! We are always publishing new app updates which include enhancements and bug fixes. A new version of Vic Wind (3.08) will be available in the new few days for download here.
Problem viewing wind data history after upgrade to iOS9
There’s an issue viewing wind data history in Vic Wind after upgrading to iOS9. We’re currently working on a fix for this, so please stay tuned for another update shortly.
Vic Wind 3.04 now available!
A new version of Vic Wind is available! Download here for free. Yes it’s not Christmas, but we like to embrace the spirit of giving, especially to the needy kitesurfing and windsurfing population of Victoria always checking the wind obs. This release has a few cool changes in it, including new interactive wind graphs for all […]