Do I need an API key for NOAA data?

No. This MCP uses NOAA's CO-OPS service, which is a free and open resource, so no personal API key is required.

Which AI clients can use this MCP?

You can use this with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

How accurate is the tidal data?

The data comes directly from NOAA's Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services, making it the authoritative source for US coastal information.

Can I get data for any US station?

Yes, the MCP allows you to query specific NOAA station IDs to get water levels, temperatures, and tide predictions.

Is the data real-time?

Yes, the MCP provides access to real-time water levels and temperature readings from active NOAA sensors.

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 capability 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.

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Connect Noaa Tides Currents API to ChatGPT and Claude

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Get authoritative US coastal data through your AI agent.

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No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

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Curated set · 5 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-03

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 5 available through NOAA Tides & Currents.

01
Check API status
Checks if the NOAA Tides & Currents service is currently online and operational.
02
Get water temperature
Retrieves real-time water temperature readings for a specific NOAA station ID.
03
Get air temperature
Fetches current air temperature data from a designated NOAA station.

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04-05

2 capabilities in this set.

Part of 5 available through NOAA Tides & Currents.

04
Get tide predictions
Provides scheduled high and low tide predictions for a specific station.
05
Get water levels
Returns real-time water level measurements for a selected NOAA station.

Real work

What teams actually run

Port Logistics

A planner checks tide predictions to determine when a vessel can safely enter a harbor.

Environmental Research

A researcher pulls water and air temperature data to study regional climate shifts.

Maritime Safety

An operator monitors real-time water levels to avoid grounding during low tide.

Coastal Auditing

A team compares predicted tide levels against actual sensor data to verify accuracy.

Automate a task

Put NOAA Tides & Currents to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

NOAA Tides & Currents works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put NOAA Tides & Currents to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

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880ms average. Fast in production.

NOAA Tides & Currents is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1041ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 729ms
Slowest day: 1041ms
14-day trend: Improving-6%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 5 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of NOAA Tides & Currents, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with NOAA Tides & Currents. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

NOAA Tides & Currents Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_j43wFvI03r3JYScuLizlD97RP3wpgyK3XsNXZdby/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — NOAA Tides & Currents capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "noaa-tides-currents-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_j43wFvI03r3JYScuLizlD97RP3wpgyK3XsNXZdby/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up NOAA Tides & Currents in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work NOAA Tides & Currents owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals managing maritime operations or conducting coastal research who need fast, reliable oceanographic data.

01
Mariners & Harbor Masters
They use the agent to monitor water levels and tidal metadata for safe navigation.
02
Coastal Researchers
They hand off the task of verifying tide patterns and environmental markers to the AI.
03
Logistics Planners
They use natural language to audit port conditions and identify maritime markers.

FAQ

Questions NOAA Tides & Currents owners ask.

01
Do I need an API key for NOAA data?
No. This MCP uses NOAA's CO-OPS service, which is a free and open resource, so no personal API key is required.
02
Which AI clients can use this MCP?
You can use this with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.
03
How accurate is the tidal data?
The data comes directly from NOAA's Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services, making it the authoritative source for US coastal information.
04
Can I get data for any US station?
Yes, the MCP allows you to query specific NOAA station IDs to get water levels, temperatures, and tide predictions.
05
Is the data real-time?
Yes, the MCP provides access to real-time water levels and temperature readings from active NOAA sensors.
06
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.
07
Can the agent show air temperature at stations?
Yes. Use the get_air_temperature capability providing a station ID. Your agent will return real-time temperature metadata alongside the timestamp.
08
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.

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Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-03

Check API status

Get water temperature

Get air temperature

04-05

Get tide predictions

Get water levels

What teams actually run

Port Logistics

Environmental Research

Maritime Safety

Coastal Auditing

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

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Claude Desktop

Mariners & Harbor Masters

Coastal Researchers

Logistics Planners

Do I need an API key for NOAA data?

Which AI clients can use this MCP?

How accurate is the tidal data?

Can I get data for any US station?

Is the data real-time?

Is an API Key required for NOAA Tides API?

Can the agent show air temperature at stations?

What data datum is used for predictions?

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