The wiper blade for a surface of the type with a dual curvature, the wiper blade including a flexible blade element and a means of applying a pressing force to at least one point of the blade element in a direction Z mostly normal to the surface, also including means of varying the pressing force over time, at least some of the points, between pre-chosen positive and negative limit values, and means of commanding the pressing force. These means for bringing about local pressure or lift are electromagnetic.