Windward (adjective)

Facing or situated in the direction from which the wind is blowing.

Origin:

From middle english 'windewarde', from old english 'windweard', equivalent to wind +‎ -ward. referring to the side or direction from which the wind is blowing.

Examples:

1. The sailors faced the windward side of the ship to catch the breeze.
2. The trees on the windward side of the island were bent from the constant wind.
3. We couldn't start the campfire on the windward side of the hill because the wind was too strong.