Windsensei

Check wind and weather conditions for wind sports (kitesurfing, wingfoiling, surfing). Get forecasts, find spots nearby, view session history, and request new spots.

jumptrnr@jumptrnr

Install

openclaw skills install @jumptrnr/windsensei

WindSensei - Wind Forecast Assistant

Check wind conditions at your favorite spots and take action on good forecasts.

When to Use This Skill

Activate when the user asks about:

Wind conditions, wind forecast, or weather for wind sports
"How's the wind?", "Should I go kiting?", "Any good wind this weekend?"
"What's it looking like at [spot name]?", "Wind report"
Kiting, kitesurfing, wingfoiling, windsurfing, surfing conditions
Blocking off time or adding sessions to their calendar based on wind
Finding spots near a location or exploring new spots
Session history, stats, or activity logs
What friends are riding right now (live sessions)

Configuration

Credentials

WINDSENSEI_API_KEY: An API key starting with ss_. Optional — the skill works fully without it. Without it, you can still query any public spot by name, search for spots, and find spots nearby. With it, you get personalized forecasts, dashboard overview, session history, and social features.
No other credentials are required. This skill only makes HTTPS requests to the WindSensei API. Calendar features (if requested by the user) use the host agent's own calendar tools — this skill does not request or store any calendar credentials.

Getting an API Key

If the user wants personalized forecasts, guide them:

Sign up at windsensei.com
Add their favorite spots and set activity preferences
Go to their Profile page at windsensei.com/dashboard/profile — the API key manager is at the bottom of that page
Click "Create API Key", give it a name (e.g., "Claude" or "OpenClaw"), and copy the key
The key starts with ss_ — set it as WINDSENSEI_API_KEY in the agent's environment config

Direct link: https://windsensei.com/dashboard/profile (scroll to "API Keys" section)

Two Modes

Public Mode (no API key)

Query any public spot by name using the spot parameter
Search for spots by name
Find spots near a latitude/longitude
Uses default kiting preferences (12-40kt, 8am-8pm)
Response includes a hint field suggesting signup for personalized results

Authenticated Mode (with API key)

Everything in public mode, plus:
Dashboard overview of all favorite spots in one call
Personalized forecasts using the user's activity preferences, wind speed ranges, time windows
Session history and stats
Live session feed from followed users
Favorites list
No signup hint in response

Authentication

For all authenticated endpoints, include the API key as a Bearer token:

text

Authorization: Bearer {WINDSENSEI_API_KEY}

The API also accepts X-API-Key: {key} header or ?api_key={key} query param.

API Endpoints

1. Wind Report (Quick Summary)

The simplest way to check conditions. Returns a natural language summary plus structured data.

text

GET https://windsensei.com/api/v1/wind-report?when={when}

Param	Values	Default	Description
`when`	`today`, `tomorrow`, `weekend`, `week`	`today`	Time window
`spot`	string (e.g., `Cherry Beach`)	—	Search public spots by name. Not needed with API key.
`locationId`	string	—	Specific spot by ID
`format`	`text`, `full`	`full`	`text` returns just the summary string

Auth: Optional. With API key, returns forecasts for all the user's favorite spots automatically.

Response:

json

{
  "success": true,
  "text": "Cherry Beach: Great conditions 2-6pm — 18-22kt SW, 24°C, water 19°C. Good for Kitefoil, Twintip.",
  "when": "today",
  "authenticated": false,
  "hint": "Personalize your forecast with your own spots and activity preferences at windsensei.com",
  "locations": [
    {
      "locationId": "abc123",
      "name": "Cherry Beach",
      "timezone": "America/Toronto",
      "blocks": [
        {
          "date": "2026-02-21",
          "dateLabel": "Saturday, Feb 21",
          "start": "14:00",
          "end": "18:00",
          "quality": "good",
          "windSpeed": { "avg": 20, "gust": 25 },
          "windDirection": "SW",
          "windQuality": "good",
          "temperature": 24,
          "waterTemp": 19,
          "activities": ["Kitefoil", "Twintip"]
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}

When no spot specified and no API key:

json

{
  "success": true,
  "text": "Provide a spot name to check conditions. Example: ?spot=Cherry Beach",
  "locations": [],
  "hint": "Personalize your forecast with your own spots and activity preferences at windsensei.com"
}

2. Dashboard (All Spots Overview)

Auth: Required. Single call to get current conditions for all the user's favorite spots, sorted best-first. The most efficient way to answer "how's the wind?" for authenticated users.

text

GET https://windsensei.com/api/v1/dashboard

Response:

json

{
  "success": true,
  "spots": [
    {
      "locationId": "abc123",
      "name": "Cherry Beach",
      "current": {
        "windSpeed": 18,
        "windGust": 24,
        "windDirection": 225,
        "temperature": 22,
        "quality": "good"
      },
      "observed": {
        "stationName": "Toronto Island",
        "observationTime": "2026-02-21T14:00:00Z",
        "windSpeed": 20,
        "windDirection": 210,
        "windGust": 26,
        "temperature": 21,
        "waterTemp": { "temperature": 18.5, "units": "C" }
      },
      "nextGoodWindow": {
        "start": "2026-02-21T14:00",
        "end": "2026-02-21T18:00",
        "quality": "good",
        "activities": ["Kitefoil", "Twintip"]
      },
      "modelConsensus": {
        "agreement": "high",
        "models": ["GFS", "ICON", "GEM"]
      }
    }
  ],
  "generatedAt": "2026-02-21T12:00:00Z"
}

Key fields:

current: Forecast-based current conditions
observed: Real weather station data (if available for the spot) — more accurate than forecast
nextGoodWindow: Next rideable time window based on the user's activity preferences. Times are in the spot's local timezone.
modelConsensus: Whether forecast models agree on conditions
Spots are sorted by quality (best first), then by wind speed

When to use dashboard vs wind-report:

Use dashboard when the user has an API key and asks a general "how's the wind?" — it covers all their spots in one call
Use wind-report when querying a specific spot by name, or when there's no API key

3. Best Conditions (Ranked Spots)

Find the best spots right now. Works with or without auth.

text

GET https://windsensei.com/api/v1/best-conditions

Param	Values	Default	Description
`when`	`now`, `today`, `tomorrow`, `weekend`	`now`	Time window. `now` = current hour onward.
`lat`	number	—	Latitude (required if no API key)
`lng`	number	—	Longitude (required if no API key)
`radius`	number	100	Search radius in km (max 500). Only used with lat/lng.
`limit`	number	5	Max results (max 20)

Auth: Optional.

With API key: Evaluates the user's favorite spots using their activity preferences. No lat/lng needed.
Without API key: Requires lat/lng. Finds nearby public spots and evaluates with default kiting preferences.
If authenticated but no favorites, falls back to lat/lng nearby search.

Response:

json

{
  "success": true,
  "when": "now",
  "spots": [
    {
      "locationId": "abc123",
      "name": "Cherry Beach",
      "timezone": "America/Toronto",
      "distance": 4.2,
      "current": {
        "windSpeed": 20,
        "windGust": 26,
        "windDirection": "SW",
        "windQuality": "good",
        "temperature": 22,
        "quality": "good"
      },
      "waterTemp": 18.5,
      "bestBlock": {
        "date": "2026-02-21",
        "dateLabel": "Saturday, Feb 21",
        "start": "14:00",
        "end": "18:00",
        "quality": "good",
        "windSpeed": { "avg": 20, "gust": 26 },
        "windDirection": "SW",
        "activities": ["Kitefoil", "Twintip"]
      },
      "activities": ["Kitefoil", "Twintip"]
    }
  ],
  "total": 1,
  "authenticated": false,
  "hint": "Get personalized results with your own spots and preferences at windsensei.com",
  "generatedAt": "2026-02-21T12:00:00Z"
}

Key fields:

distance: Distance from the provided lat/lng in km (only present for nearby queries)
current: Conditions right now (or first hour in the time window)
bestBlock: The best consecutive window of rideable conditions in the time range
Only spots with medium or better conditions are returned — bad spots are excluded
Spots are sorted best-first by quality, then wind speed

When to use: "What's the best spot right now?", "Where should I go kiting near Toronto?", "Best conditions this weekend?"

4. Search Spots

Find spots by name. Works without auth.

text

GET https://windsensei.com/api/v1/locations/search?q={query}

Param	Values	Default	Description
`q`	string	—	Search query (required)
`limit`	number	10	Max results (max 50)

Auth: Optional. Authenticated users also see their private spots.

Response:

json

{
  "success": true,
  "query": "cherry",
  "locations": [
    {
      "_id": "abc123",
      "name": "Cherry Beach",
      "latitude": 43.63,
      "longitude": -79.34,
      "activityTypes": ["kite"],
      "windDirections": ["SW", "S", "W"],
      "isFavorite": false
    }
  ],
  "total": 1
}

When to use: To resolve a spot name to a locationId for use with other endpoints, or when the user wants to browse available spots.

5. Nearby Spots

Find spots near a location. Works without auth.

text

GET https://windsensei.com/api/v1/locations/nearby?lat={lat}&lng={lng}

Param	Values	Default	Description
`lat`	number	—	Latitude (required)
`lng`	number	—	Longitude (required)
`radius`	number	50	Radius in km (max 500)
`limit`	number	10	Max results (max 50)

Auth: Optional. Authenticated users also see private spots.

Response:

json

{
  "success": true,
  "center": { "lat": 43.65, "lng": -79.38 },
  "radiusKm": 50,
  "locations": [
    {
      "id": "abc123",
      "name": "Cherry Beach",
      "latitude": 43.63,
      "longitude": -79.34,
      "distance": 4.2,
      "activityTypes": ["kite"],
      "windDirections": { "SW": "good", "S": "medium", "W": "good" },
      "isFavorite": false
    }
  ],
  "total": 3
}

When to use: When the user says "what spots are near me?", "spots near Toronto", or "find kite spots in [city]". You'll need to geocode the city/location to lat/lng first (use the agent's geocoding capability or a known coordinate).

6. Detailed Forecast

Full hourly forecast for a specific spot. More detailed than wind-report.

text

GET https://windsensei.com/api/v1/forecast/{locationId}/full

Auth: Required. Returns personalized quality ratings based on the user's activity preferences.

Response includes:

Hourly wind speed, direction, gusts, temperature, precipitation
Time blocks with quality ratings (excellent/good/medium)
Tide predictions (high/low times)
Water temperature
Model consensus data
Up to 16 days of forecast

When to use: When the user wants hour-by-hour detail, or asks "when exactly is the best window?" after seeing a summary.

7. Favorites List

Get the user's favorite spots in their saved order.

text

GET https://windsensei.com/api/v1/favorites

Auth: Required.

Response:

json

{
  "success": true,
  "locations": [
    {
      "_id": "abc123",
      "name": "Cherry Beach",
      "latitude": 43.63,
      "longitude": -79.34,
      "activityTypes": ["kite"],
      "windDirections": ["SW", "S", "W"],
      "isFavorite": true
    }
  ]
}

When to use: When the user asks "what are my spots?" or "list my favorites."

8. Session History

Get the user's logged wind sport sessions.

text

GET https://windsensei.com/api/v1/sessions

Param	Values	Default	Description
`limit`	number	20	Max results (max 100)
`offset`	number	0	Pagination offset
`activityType`	string	—	Filter by activity (e.g., "Kitefoil", "Wingfoil")
`locationId`	string	—	Filter by spot

Auth: Required.

Response:

json

{
  "success": true,
  "sessions": [
    {
      "id": "sess123",
      "activityType": "Kitefoil",
      "locationName": "Cherry Beach",
      "startTime": "2026-02-15T14:00:00Z",
      "endTime": "2026-02-15T17:30:00Z",
      "duration": 12600,
      "rating": 4,
      "notes": "Great session, consistent SW wind",
      "stats": {
        "distance": 15.2,
        "maxSpeed": 32.5
      }
    }
  ],
  "pagination": {
    "total": 47,
    "limit": 20,
    "offset": 0,
    "hasMore": true
  }
}

When to use: When the user asks "how many sessions have I had?", "show my recent sessions", "what was my last kite session?", or "how much have I ridden this month?"

9. Live Sessions (Friends Activity)

See which followed users are currently out riding.

text

GET https://windsensei.com/api/v1/live-sessions

Auth: Required.

Response:

json

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "sessions": [
      {
        "id": "live123",
        "user": {
          "name": "Mike",
          "nickname": "windmike"
        },
        "activityType": "Wingfoil",
        "spotName": "Cherry Beach",
        "startTime": "2026-02-21T14:00:00Z",
        "lastUpdateTime": "2026-02-21T14:30:00Z",
        "stats": {
          "elapsedTime": 1800,
          "distance": 3.2,
          "maxSpeed": 22.1
        },
        "conditions": {
          "windSpeed": 18,
          "windDirection": "SW"
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}

When to use: When the user asks "is anyone out right now?", "who's riding?", or "are any of my friends on the water?"

10. Public Profile

Look up any WindSensei user's public stats by their handle. No auth needed.

text

GET https://windsensei.com/api/public/profile/{nickname}

Auth: None.

Response includes: nickname, avatar, total session count, total duration, total distance, recent public sessions, activity types.

When to use: When the user asks about a specific rider's profile or stats.

11. Request a New Spot

Submit a request to add a spot that isn't in the system yet.

text

POST https://windsensei.com/api/v1/spot-request
Content-Type: application/json

{
  "spotName": "Spot Name Here"
}

Auth: Optional. If API key is included, the request is attributed to the user.

Response:

json

{
  "success": true,
  "message": "Spot request for \"Spot Name\" submitted. We'll review it soon."
}

Duplicate requests are handled automatically — just returns success.

Interpreting the Data

CRITICAL: Only report what the API data says. Do NOT:

Make up or guess whether conditions are good if the API didn't say so
Add your own assessment of wind speeds, directions, or quality beyond what the quality and windQuality fields state
Speculate about conditions outside the blocks returned (e.g., "morning might be OK too")
Editorialize about whether the user should or shouldn't go — the blocks and quality ratings ARE the answer
Infer activities beyond what the activities array lists for each block

If blocks is empty for a location, there are NO good conditions. Period. Don't soften this or suggest the user check anyway.

If blocks exist, they represent the API's definitive assessment — the quality, wind speed, direction, and activities are computed from the user's preferences and the spot's characteristics. Trust them exactly as returned.

timezone: Each location includes a timezone field (e.g., "America/Toronto"). All times in start, end, and date fields are in this timezone — not UTC, not the user's local time. When presenting times to the user, always clarify the timezone if it differs from the user's location (e.g., "2-6pm EST").
quality: "excellent" > "good" > "medium". Only these appear — bad hours are excluded. Use these exact ratings when describing conditions.
windQuality: How good the wind direction is for that spot ("good", "medium", "bad"). This is computed from the spot's known best directions — don't override it.
blocks: Each block is a continuous window of rideable conditions. Multiple blocks per location/day are possible. If no blocks exist, there are no rideable conditions.
activities: Which wind sports suit the conditions (e.g., "Kitefoil", "Twintip", "Wingfoil"). Only mention activities listed in the block.
observed vs current: observed comes from real weather stations and is more accurate. current is forecast-based. Prefer observed data when available.
modelConsensus: When agreement is "high", the forecast is more reliable.
authenticated: Whether the response used personalized preferences. If false, mention the user can get better results by setting up an API key.
hint: Present only for unauthenticated queries. Relay this to the user naturally (e.g., at the end of the first response, not every time).

Responding to the User

Relay the text field first (when using wind-report) — it's already a concise, factual summary.
If the user wants more detail, use the structured blocks data to elaborate — but stick to what the data says.
For "no good conditions" results (empty blocks), be straightforward: "Nothing rideable today at Cherry Beach." Don't add speculation about what might work.
If hint is present in the response, casually mention it the first time: "By the way, you can get personalized forecasts for your spots at windsensei.com"
When using dashboard data, lead with the best spot and summarize the rest.
Don't pad with filler. Be direct, like a friend at the beach.
Never contradict the API's quality assessment. If the API says "medium" quality, don't upgrade it to "great conditions." If the API says no blocks, don't say "it might still be worth checking."

Choosing the Right Endpoint

User intent	Endpoint	Auth needed?
"How's the wind?" (has API key)	Dashboard	Yes
"How's the wind at Cherry Beach?"	Wind Report with `spot=`	No
"How's the wind this weekend?"	Wind Report with `when=weekend`	No
"What's the best spot right now?"	Best Conditions	No (lat/lng) or Yes
"Where should I kite near Miami?"	Best Conditions with lat/lng	No
"What spots are near Toronto?"	Nearby (geocode city first)	No
"Find spots called 'cherry'"	Search with `q=cherry`	No
"Give me hour-by-hour for Cherry Beach"	Forecast Full	Yes
"What are my spots?"	Favorites	Yes
"How many sessions have I had?"	Sessions	Yes
"Is anyone riding right now?"	Live Sessions	Yes
"Show me @windmike's profile"	Public Profile	No
"Add Wasaga Beach" (spot not found)	Spot Request	No

Handling Spot Names

When the user says "how's the wind at Cherry Beach":

Extract the spot name ("Cherry Beach")
URL-encode it and pass as ?spot=Cherry+Beach to wind-report
The API does fuzzy matching — partial names work (e.g., "cherry" matches "Cherry Beach")
If multiple spots match, the API returns up to 3. Present all of them.

For more control, use the Search endpoint first to resolve the name to a locationId, then use that ID with other endpoints.

Handling Missing Spots

When a spot isn't found:

Tell the user: "WindSensei doesn't have data for that spot yet."
Ask: "Want me to submit a request to add it?"
If they say yes, POST to /api/v1/spot-request with the spot name.
Relay the confirmation message.

Calendar Integration

This skill does not provide or require any calendar credentials. It relies on the host agent's existing calendar tools (e.g., Google Calendar MCP, Apple Calendar, etc.). If the agent has no calendar tool available, skip calendar actions and just present the forecast data.

When the user asks to "block off", "add to calendar", or "schedule" a session based on a wind block:

Use the block data to create a calendar event via the agent's calendar tool:
- Title: Kite @ {location name} (or the relevant activity from the block)
- Start: The block's date + start time
- End: The block's date + end time
- Description: {windSpeed.avg}kt {windDirection} (gusts {windSpeed.gust}kt), {temperature}°C{waterTemp ? ', water ' + waterTemp + '°C' : ''}. Quality: {quality}.
- Location: The spot name
Confirm to the user what was added.
If no calendar tool is available, offer the event details so the user can add it manually.

If there are multiple good blocks, ask which one(s) to add unless the user said "all".

Example Conversations

First-time user, no API key:

User: "How's the wind at Cherry Beach?" → Call GET /api/v1/wind-report?spot=Cherry+Beach&when=today → Relay the text field → Mention: "For personalized forecasts with your own spots, check out windsensei.com"

Authenticated user, quick check:

User: "How's the wind?" → Call GET /api/v1/dashboard (with Bearer token) → Summarize: lead with the best spot, mention the rest

Best spot right now (unauthenticated):

User: "Where should I go kiting near Miami?" → Geocode Miami to lat=25.76, lng=-80.19 → Call GET /api/v1/best-conditions?lat=25.76&lng=-80.19&when=now → "Crandon Park has the best conditions right now — 18kt SE, good direction, 28°C. Best window is 2-6pm."

Best spot right now (authenticated):

User: "What's my best spot today?" → Call GET /api/v1/best-conditions?when=today (with Bearer token) → "Cherry Beach looks best today — good conditions 2-6pm with 20kt SW. Hanlan's has medium conditions 1-4pm."

Finding new spots:

User: "What kite spots are near Miami?" → Geocode Miami to lat=25.76, lng=-80.19 → Call GET /api/v1/locations/nearby?lat=25.76&lng=-80.19&radius=100 → Present the spots with distances

Session stats:

User: "How many sessions have I logged this year?" → Call GET /api/v1/sessions?limit=100 → Count and summarize by activity type

Live check:

User: "Is anyone out riding right now?" → Call GET /api/v1/live-sessions → "Your friend Mike is wingfoiling at Cherry Beach — been out for 30 minutes in 18kt SW wind"

Calendar action:

User: "Block off the good times this weekend" → Call GET /api/v1/wind-report?when=weekend → For each block, create a calendar event → "Added 2 sessions to your calendar: Kite @ Cherry Beach Sat 2-6pm, Wing @ Hanlan's Sun 10am-1pm"

Specific day:

User: "What about Saturday?" → Call GET /api/v1/wind-report?when=weekend → Relay the relevant day from the response

No conditions:

User: "Should I go kiting tomorrow?" → Call GET /api/v1/wind-report?when=tomorrow → If no blocks: "No rideable conditions tomorrow at [spot name]."

Missing spot:

User: "How's the wind at Wasaga Beach?" → Call GET /api/v1/wind-report?spot=Wasaga+Beach → Response: not found → Reply: "WindSensei doesn't have data for Wasaga Beach yet. Want me to submit a request to add it?" User: "Yeah, do it" → Call POST /api/v1/spot-request with {"spotName": "Wasaga Beach"} → Reply: "Done — submitted a request to add Wasaga Beach. The WindSensei team will review it."

Windsensei

Install

WindSensei - Wind Forecast Assistant

When to Use This Skill

Configuration

Credentials

Getting an API Key

Two Modes

Public Mode (no API key)

Authenticated Mode (with API key)

Authentication

API Endpoints

1. Wind Report (Quick Summary)

2. Dashboard (All Spots Overview)

3. Best Conditions (Ranked Spots)

4. Search Spots

5. Nearby Spots

6. Detailed Forecast

7. Favorites List

8. Session History

9. Live Sessions (Friends Activity)

10. Public Profile

11. Request a New Spot

Interpreting the Data

Responding to the User

Choosing the Right Endpoint

Handling Spot Names

Handling Missing Spots

Calendar Integration

Example Conversations

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