What is NOAA Tides and Currents?
NOAA Tides and Currents is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides tools for interacting with the NOAA Tides and Currents API, allowing users to access real-time and historical data related to water levels, tides, currents, and meteorological information.
How to use NOAA Tides and Currents?
To use the NOAA Tides and Currents server, you can either install it via Smithery or manually clone the repository and set it up. Once installed, you can interact with the API using various commands to retrieve data.
Key features of NOAA Tides and Currents?
- Real-time and historical water level data retrieval
- Tide predictions (high/low or interval-based)
- Real-time and historical currents data
- Current predictions
- Retrieval of station metadata
- Access to meteorological data (wind, air temperature, etc.)
- Moon phase information
- Sun rise/set and position data
Use cases of NOAA Tides and Currents?
- Monitoring water levels for flood forecasting.
- Planning fishing trips based on tide predictions.
- Researching historical tide and current data for environmental studies.
- Accessing meteorological data for weather forecasting.
FAQ from NOAA Tides and Currents?
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What data can I retrieve using this server?
You can retrieve water levels, tide predictions, currents data, meteorological data, and moon/sun event information. -
Is there a specific setup required?
Yes, you need Node.js (v18 or higher) and npm or yarn to set up the server. -
Can I use this server with other MCP hosts?
Yes, it can be used with any MCP host such as Claude Desktop.
