# NOAA Marine — Tides, Currents & Coastal Data MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect

> NOAA Marine — Tides, Currents & Coastal Data MCP gives your AI agent direct access to US coastal oceanographic data. Get real-time water levels, tide predictions, current speeds, water temperatures, and historical sea level trends from NOAA CO-OPS stations. It's the go-to for anyone needing precise marine metrics for research, safety, or planning.

## Overview
- **Category:** the-unthinkable
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7XQIqaa5wYf3KkHOfnMsRKnagn6gkSsqbhVeCk3R/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** tides, oceanography, marine-data, real-time-sensors, meteorology, sea-level

## Description

This Connector connects your AI client to the NOAA Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services. Instead of digging through complex government databases or manually scraping weather reports, you can just ask your agent for specific coastal data. If you're planning a boat trip and need to know the exact high tide at The Battery in NYC, or if you're a researcher tracking sea level rise in Miami over the last fifty years, this tool pulls that data instantly. It handles the heavy lifting of querying various stations to give you water temperatures, wind speeds, and pressure readings. By using this Connector through the Vinkius catalog, you turn your agent into a specialized marine data analyst. You get specific numbers for coastal conditions without the headache of navigating the source website's interface.

## Tools

### get_water_levels
Get observed water levels in meters relative to a station datum. Use this to see current tide heights at specific US coastal points.

### get_currents
Get observed ocean current speed and direction. Use this to understand water movement at stations with current meters.

### get_water_temperature
Get water temperature at a US coastal station. This helps with marine biology research and surfing conditions.

### get_tide_predictions
Get predicted high and low tide times and heights. This is perfect for planning coastal activities or fishing trips.

### get_meteorological
Get air temperature, wind, and pressure data. This provides a complete picture of coastal weather conditions.

### get_sea_level_trends
Get long-term sea level rise trends from decades of data. This is essential for climate research and coastal planning.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
What are the tide predictions for today at The Battery, NYC?
```

**Response:** 
```
🌊 **The Battery (8518750) — Tide Predictions**

| Time | Type | Height |
|------|------|--------|
| 5:42 AM | Low | 0.12 m |
| 11:58 AM | High | 1.52 m |
| 6:15 PM | Low | 0.08 m |
| 12:22 AM | High | 1.48 m |

Tidal range: 1.44 m. Semi-diurnal pattern.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
What is the current water temperature in San Francisco Bay?
```

**Response:** 
```
At the San Francisco station (9414290), the current water temperature is 57.2°F (14.0°C). Air temperature is 59°F, with winds blowing from the WNW at 15 knots.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Show me the sea level rise trend for Miami over the last 50 years.
```

**Response:** 
```
At the Virginia Key station in Miami (8723214), relative sea level has been rising at an average rate of 3.01 millimeters per year based on data from 1931 to present.
```

## Capabilities

### Pull real-time tide levels
Get current water heights in meters from over 200 US coastal stations.

### Get high and low tide forecasts
View predicted tide times and heights for the next 48 hours.

### Check ocean current speeds
See the speed and direction of currents at stations equipped with meters.

### Fetch coastal water temperatures
Get real-time water temperature data for marine biology and surfing research.

### Retrieve coastal weather data
Get air temperature, wind speed, and pressure from coastal stations.

### Access sea level rise trends
Pull decades of sea level data to track long-term coastal changes.

## Use Cases

### Planning a fishing trip
A fisherman needs to know if the tide is right for a specific spot. He asks his agent for the tide predictions at San Francisco.

### Tracking species migration
A researcher needs to know if the water is too warm for a specific species. They ask the agent for the water temperature in a coastal bay.

### Assessing coastal risk
A city planner needs to see how much the sea has risen in Miami since the 1930s. They ask the agent to show the sea level trends for Virginia Key.

### Navigating safe waters
A sailor needs to know the wind speed and pressure before heading out. They ask the agent for the meteorological data at a nearby station.

## Benefits

- Stop manual searching. Use get_water_levels to pull real-time tide heights for any US station instantly.
- Plan safer trips. Use get_tide_predictions to see high and low water times for the next 48 hours.
- Improve research accuracy. Use get_water_temperature and get_currents to gather precise marine biology metrics.
- Track climate change. Use get_sea_level_trends to pull decades of sea level rise data for long-term studies.
- Get full weather context. Use get_meteorological to see how wind and air pressure affect coastal conditions.

## How It Works

The bottom line is you get precise NOAA coastal data without leaving your chat interface.

1. Connect your AI client to the NOAA Marine MCP via the Vinkius dashboard.
2. Provide a specific CO-OPS station ID or a location name to your agent.
3. Get a formatted report of tides, currents, or weather data instantly.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Can the NOAA Marine — Tides, Currents & Coastal Data MCP give me real-time water levels?**
Yes, it pulls live data from over 200 stations. You can see exactly how high or low the water is at a specific coastal point right now.

**Does the NOAA Marine — Tides, Currents & Coastal Data MCP work for inland lakes?**
No, this tool is specifically for US coastal oceanographic data. It pulls from NOAA CO-OPS stations which are located along the coastline.

**Can I use the NOAA Marine — Tides, Currents & Coastal Data MCP to plan a fishing trip?**
Yes, it's great for that. You can get tide predictions for high and low water times to help you find the best spots.

**Can the NOAA Marine — Tides, Currents & Coastal Data MCP provide wind and air pressure?**
Yes, it includes coastal meteorological data. This gives you the full picture of the weather conditions at a station.

**How far back does the sea level data go with the NOAA Marine — Tides, Currents & Coastal Data MCP?**
It can pull trends from decades of tide gauge data. This is perfect for long-term climate research.

**Is the data from the NOAA Marine — Tides, Currents & Coastal Data MCP accurate?**
Yes, it pulls directly from NOAA's Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services, which is the standard for US coastal data.

**How do I find my nearest CO-OPS station?**
Visit tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/map to find your nearest station and its ID number. Major stations include 8518750 (NYC), 9414290 (San Francisco), 8723214 (Virginia Key, Miami).

**What is CO-OPS?**
CO-OPS stands for Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services, a branch of NOAA that manages a national network of coastal stations providing marine environmental data.

**Can I get long-term sea level trends?**
Yes, the API provides sea level rise trends calculated over decades of data, offering precise measurements of relative sea level changes in millimeters per year at specific coastal stations.