Bring Oceanography
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Create your Vinkius account to connect NOAA Tides & Currents API to Claude Code and start using all 5 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
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What is the NOAA Tides & Currents API MCP Server?
Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your entire maritime research and tidal auditing workflow with the NOAA Tides & Currents API, the authoritative source for United States coastal data. By connecting NOAA's Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS) to your agent, you transform complex water level searches into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly retrieve real-time water levels, audit high and low tide predictions, and query atmospheric metadata without you ever touching a technical portal. Whether you are planning maritime logistics or conducting coastal research, your agent acts as a real-time oceanographic consultant, ensuring your data is always verified and precise.
What you can do
- Water Level Auditing — Retrieve real-time water level data for thousands of NOAA stations and maintain a clear view of coastal changes.
- Tide Oversight — Audit high and low tide predictions to understand the temporal distribution of maritime scale instantly.
- Atmospheric Discovery — Query real-time air and water temperature metadata to assist in regional environmental planning.
- Station Intelligence — Retrieve high-resolution details for specific NOAA station IDs to assist in deep-dive oceanographic classification.
- Maritime Monitoring — Check API status to ensure your maritime research workflow is always operational.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- No API Key required (NOAA CO-OPS is a free and open service)
- Start managing your maritime intelligence through Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Mariners & Harbor Masters — monitor water levels and retrieve tidal metadata straight from your workflow.
- Coastal Researchers — verify tide patterns and audit environmental markers without manual searching.
- Logistics Planners — perform rapid audits of port conditions and identify relevant maritime markers through natural language.
- Operations Leads — automate oceanographic data querying to orchestrate cross-functional maritime teams smoothly.
Built-in capabilities (5)
Check if the NOAA Tides & Currents service is operational
Get real-time air temperature data for a specific NOAA station
Get high and low tide predictions for a specific NOAA station
Get real-time water levels for a specific NOAA station
Get real-time water temperature data for a specific NOAA station
Why Claude Code?
Claude Code registers NOAA Tides & Currents API as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 5 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where NOAA Tides & Currents API data drives decisions without human intervention.
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Single-command setup:
claude mcp addregisters the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart - —
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
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Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using NOAA Tides & Currents API tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
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Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
NOAA Tides & Currents API in Claude Code
Why run NOAA Tides & Currents API with Vinkius?
The NOAA Tides & Currents API connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 5 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
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Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
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| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
NOAA Tides & Currents API for Claude Code
Every request between Claude Code and NOAA Tides & Currents API is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
Is an API Key required for NOAA Tides API?
No. The NOAA CO-OPS API is a free and open service provided by the United States government. This server works out of the box without any static credentials required.
Can the agent show air temperature at stations?
Yes. Use the get_air_temperature tool providing a station ID. Your agent will return real-time temperature metadata alongside the timestamp.
What data datum is used for predictions?
This server uses the Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) datum for all water level and tide prediction requests to maintain consistency with nautical charts.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add <name> --transport http "<url>" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.
Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.
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