NOAA Tides & Currents API Connector for AI agents.
5 live capabilities
Get real-time coastal water levels and tide predictions for maritime planning.
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Why people use NOAA Tides & Currents API
NOAA Tides & Currents API for Coastal Research & Maritime Logistics
This Connector changes that by letting your agent do the digging for you. You just ask for the data, and the agent pulls it from the NOAA CO-OPS system instantly. You get the facts you need in a single chat window without the manual headache.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant access to authoritative US coastal data through a simple chat interface.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Shipping Logistics
A logistics planner asks for tide predictions in San Francisco to see if a ship can dock safely during a specific window.
- Real-world use case 02
Environmental Research
A researcher wants to compare water temperatures in Boston over several days to identify seasonal trends.
- Real-world use case 03
Harbor Management
A harbor master checks real-time water levels for a specific station to manage incoming vessel traffic.
Complete set · 5capabilities
The complete NOAA Tides & Currents API capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with NOAA Tides & Currents API.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 5 available through NOAA Tides & Currents API.
- 01 Capability
Check api status
Check if the NOAA service is up. It ensures your data workflow won't hit a wall.
- 02 Capability
Get air temperature
Get current air temperature for a specific station. Use this for regional environmental planning.
- 03 Capability
Get tide predictions
Get high and low tide predictions. It helps you understand the timing of maritime scale changes.
04—05
2 capabilities in this set.
Part of 5 available through NOAA Tides & Currents API.
- 04 Capability
Get water levels
Get real-time water levels. This is essential for monitoring coastal changes and harbor depths.
- 05 Capability
Get water temperature
Get real-time water temperature. Use this to monitor oceanographic conditions in specific areas.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask NOAA Tides & Currents API to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use NOAA Tides & Currents API from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_j43wFvI03r3JYScuLizlD97RP3wpgyK3XsNXZdby/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it NOAA Tides & Currents API, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable NOAA Tides & Currents API for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_j43wFvI03r3JYScuLizlD97RP3wpgyK3XsNXZdby/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the NOAA Tides & Currents API URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable NOAA Tides & Currents API in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"noaa-tides-currents-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_j43wFvI03r3JYScuLizlD97RP3wpgyK3XsNXZdby/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using NOAA Tides & Currents API
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using NOAA Tides & Currents API, help me...". 5 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"noaa-tides-currents-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_j43wFvI03r3JYScuLizlD97RP3wpgyK3XsNXZdby/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using NOAA Tides & Currents API
Ask Copilot: "Using NOAA Tides & Currents API, help me...". 5 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"noaa-tides-currents-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_j43wFvI03r3JYScuLizlD97RP3wpgyK3XsNXZdby/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using NOAA Tides & Currents API
Open Cascade and ask: "Using NOAA Tides & Currents API, help me...". 5 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"noaa-tides-currents-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_j43wFvI03r3JYScuLizlD97RP3wpgyK3XsNXZdby/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using NOAA Tides & Currents API
Ask Cline: "Using NOAA Tides & Currents API, help me...". 5 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add noaa-tides-currents-api --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_j43wFvI03r3JYScuLizlD97RP3wpgyK3XsNXZdby/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using NOAA Tides & Currents API
Ask Claude: "Using NOAA Tides & Currents API, show me...". 5 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work NOAA Tides & Currents can move forward.
This is for maritime professionals, coastal researchers, and logistics planners who are tired of manual data entry and need accurate oceanographic data for real-world operations.
Harbor Master
Monitors water levels and tide predictions to manage vessel traffic and dock safety.
Coastal Researcher
Audits environmental markers and water temperatures for long-term oceanographic studies.
Logistics Planner
Performs rapid audits of port conditions to coordinate shipping and maritime transport.
Operations Lead
Automates data querying to coordinate maritime teams and ensure research workflows stay on track.
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Before you connect
Questions about NOAA Tides & Currents.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use NOAA Tides & Currents for my boat's navigation?
Yes, it provides real-time water levels and tide predictions that are essential for safe navigation and docking.
Does this Connector provide data for stations outside the US?
This Connector specifically connects to NOAA's CO-OPS system, which covers United States coastal data.
How does this help with maritime logistics planning?
It allows you to quickly check harbor depths and tide windows to coordinate ship arrivals and departures without manual searching.
Can my agent check water temperatures for research?
Yes, your agent can pull real-time water and air temperatures for specific stations to help with environmental studies.
Is there a cost to using the NOAA data through this Connector?
The underlying NOAA CO-OPS service is free and open, so you can access the data directly through this Connector.
Can I get high and low tide predictions for a specific date?
Yes, your agent can query the system for tide predictions on specific dates to help you plan future maritime operations.
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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