# QWeather Ocean/Tide API MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > QWeather Ocean/Tide API. Monitor ocean tides and audit water levels via your AI agent. It pulls real-time tide tables, high/low water peaks, and geographic metadata for global locations. Use it for maritime planning, coastal research, and harbor management. ## Overview - **Category:** data-analytics - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BwXcYqNCA9v12asDtBMp3hLqPTFbOrIamoFN41mr/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** tide-data, oceanography, maritime-data, water-levels, environmental-monitoring, api-integration ## Description The QWeather Ocean/Tide API lets you turn your AI client into a real-time oceanographic consultant. Instead of digging through technical portals or cross-referencing multiple weather sites to find specific water levels, you just ask your agent for the data you need. It pulls accurate tide tables and identifies peak water heights for specific coordinates or location IDs, which is a huge win for maritime planning and coastal research. You get to stop worrying about the data entry and start focusing on the actual work of managing harbor logistics or verifying environmental markers. It's one of the many tools you can find in the Vinkius catalog to bridge the gap between raw environmental data and actionable insights. Whether you need to know the exact height of a low tide in a specific harbor or want to audit water level changes over a long period, the information comes back in a clear, conversational format. It's about turning complex oceanographic data into a simple dialogue that helps you make faster decisions. By integrating this data source, you ensure that your maritime workflows are backed by precise, verified information that actually makes sense for your specific goals. ## Tools ### check_api_status Checks if the QWeather Ocean service is currently operational. Use this to ensure your data source is live before starting a task. ### get_ocean_tide_data Pulls real-time tide data for a specific location and date. This gives you the exact water levels and peak heights you need. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` What's the tide like in Shanghai for tomorrow? ``` **Response:** ``` I've retrieved the tide table for Shanghai! **Notable peaks include:** * **High Tide:** 11:30 AM (3.5m) * **Low Tide:** 5:45 PM (0.8m) Would you like the hourly water level metadata for this location? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Give me the water level for latitude 22.3193 and longitude 114.1694 today. ``` **Response:** ``` I've retrieved the real-time tide data for those coordinates! **Today's Peaks:** * **Multiple water level peaks identified.** I can provide the exact height and peak type metadata to assist in your maritime audit. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Is the ocean data service working right now? ``` **Response:** ``` I've checked the system status. ✅ **QWeather Ocean service is currently operational.** You can proceed with your tide data queries. ``` ## Capabilities ### Retrieve tide tables Get high-resolution tide tables for global locations to see water level changes. ### Identify water peaks Get exact high and low water peaks for harbor safety. ### Query by coordinates Query tide data by location ID or coordinates to maintain strict control over regional data. ### Access ocean metadata Retrieve detailed oceanographic metadata to assist in deep-dive coastal classification. ### Verify service status Check if the QWeather Ocean service is currently operational. ## Use Cases ### Harbor Docking A harbor master needs to know if a ship can dock at 3 PM. The agent pulls the water level and confirms it's safe. ### Research Auditing A marine biologist wants to see the tide variance for a month. The agent pulls the full table and identifies all peaks for the study. ### Coastal Risk Assessment A planner asks for water peaks near a specific coordinate. The agent provides the exact heights for a risk report. ### Logistics Planning A logistics lead needs to know the status of the data feed. They ask the agent to check the service status to ensure their automated reports are current. ### Coastal Infrastructure A construction lead needs to identify maritime markers for a new pier. The agent queries the regional metadata to identify relevant coastal features. ## Benefits - Get real-time tide tables without navigating complex weather portals. - Identify exact high and low water peaks instantly to improve harbor safety. - Query data by coordinates or IDs to maintain strict control over regional oceanographic data. - Verify the status of your data feed quickly to avoid workflow interruptions. - Access detailed oceanographic metadata to support deep-dive coastal classification and research. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get instant, accurate oceanographic data through natural language instead of manual portal searching. 1. Subscribe to this Connector in the Vinkius catalog. 2. Add your QWeather API key to your configuration. 3. Ask your AI client for specific tide data or water level audits. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can I get tide data for any location using the QWeather Ocean/Tide API?** Yes, this Connector provides access to global tide data, allowing you to check water levels for various locations around the world. **Does the QWeather Ocean/Tide API show high and low water peaks?** Yes, it identifies both high and low water peaks, including the specific times and heights for your selected location. **Can I use coordinates to find tides with the QWeather Ocean/Tide API?** Yes, you can query tide data using specific geographic coordinates or location IDs for precise results. **Is the QWeather Ocean/Tide API good for marine research?** It's excellent for research because it provides detailed oceanographic metadata to help with coastal classification and environmental studies. **How do I know if the service is live with the QWeather Ocean/Tide API?** You can ask your agent to check the operational status of the ocean service at any time to ensure your data is up to date. **What kind of maritime data is available through the QWeather Ocean/Tide API?** You can access real-time tide tables, specific water level peaks, and various oceanographic markers for maritime planning. **How do I find my QWeather API Key?** Log in to your [**QWeather Developer portal**](https://dev.qweather.com/), create a project, and you will find your API Key in your dashboard. Copy and paste it below. **Does it support coordinate search?** Yes. You can provide location coordinates (lat,lon) to the `get_ocean_tide_data` tool to retrieve precise regional tide metadata. **What data format is returned for tide tables?** The API returns detailed hourly or daily tide tables, including timestamped water height and peak type metadata.