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    Which wind model is most accurate?

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      DBabs | Premium
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      Hi, we pay for your premium edition and therefore get six different wind models. I kite surf just north of Los Barriles in front of the Playa Norte RV park. The coordinates are 23.70232 and - 109.69925. Which wind model is most accurate for this location? Your answer would be very much appreciated. Thanks!

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        idefix37 Sailor Moderator @DBabs
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        @DBabs
        The Observation vs forecast feature allows you to compare the reported wind at a weather station and the forecasts by the different models.
        There is no weather station in Los Barilles, but there is one a bit south. You see that Meteoblue is the best model for predicting wind speed at this location.

        411E052B-4E41-4FC0-8A84-49736BF6D17F.jpeg

        Meteoblue model is not shown as a map layer because it is a non-gridded model. It is available in the Basic detailed forecast panel

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          DBabs @idefix37 | Premium
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          @idefix37 thank you so much for getting back to me! Your comments are very helpful.

          I was trying to find the observation versus forecast feature in the app and wasn’t able to find it. Can you let me know where to find this feature? I also noticed the picture that you sent me that the M blue had a green dot Side. I am assuming that means that the app believes that to be the most accurate as indicated by the green dot?

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            David Polášek Windy Staff @DBabs
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            Hey @DBabs

            The green dot is just a differentiator for the graph. To see the reported wind, find "Reported wind" in the menu. Then click on any station on the map.

            Screenshot 2025-12-05 at 16.39.24.png

            David Polášek
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