I am so pleased with my Umbrella and weighted base that I bought from Wayfair, I have recommended them to everyone. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! We enjoy our pool at high noon more than ever. F.Y.I. It does protect you from light rain but in heavy rain I can't say. We go indoors and put the umbrella down. In heavy rain I am assuming it's like most tents, at some point the rain is going to come through. The wind does blow it around.  In a breeze it is not an issue. As long as you understand that it's an umbrella and it will catch the wind this is not a surprise. For sun, which is what is made for, it's amazing! For the price you will not be disappointed:)