Best models for Windsurf

Match · Updated July 2026

The best model for Windsurf right now is GPT-5.6 Sol, with a 77.4 Artificial Analysis Coding Index; GPT-5.6 Terra (76.7) and Claude Fable 5 (76.5) follow. Windsurf's Cascade agent chains many tool calls per task — prioritize agentic reliability and throughput over squeezing the last benchmark point.

Ranked by the Artificial Analysis Coding Index, filtered to models with the tool-calling support agentic editors require. Speed, context and price are shown per row — windsurf's Cascade agent chains many tool calls per task — prioritize agentic reliability and throughput over squeezing the last benchmark point.

Frequently asked

What is the best model for Windsurf?

GPT-5.6 Sol leads on the Coding Index (77.4) among models with the tool-calling support Windsurf requires. Windsurf's Cascade agent chains many tool calls per task — prioritize agentic reliability and throughput over squeezing the last benchmark point.

What's a cheaper model to use in Windsurf?

GPT-5.6 Terra (76.7 coding, $2.50/M) and Kimi K3 (76.2 coding, $3.00/M) give most of the leader's capability at a lower per-token price.

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