NOAA Tides MCP Server

What is NOAA Tides MCP Server?

NOAA Tides MCP Server is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides access to NOAA CO-OPS (Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services) data. It is designed for developers and AI agents who need to retrieve water level data, tide predictions, and station information from NOAA tide stations.

How to use NOAA Tides MCP Server?

Install the server using uv add mcp[cli] and uv add httpx. Run the server with python server.py. To use with Claude Desktop, add the server using the configuration string python:/path/to/your/server.py, replacing the path with the actual location of your server.py file.

Features of NOAA Tides MCP Server

• Get water level data for specific stations
• Get tide predictions (high/low tides)
• Get station information and metadata
• Supports multiple vertical datums and time zones
• Configurable date ranges and units

Use cases of NOAA Tides MCP Server

• Retrieve real-time and historical water levels for coastal monitoring
• Obtain high/low tide predictions for boating or fishing planning
• Access station metadata for research or educational purposes

FAQ from NOAA Tides MCP Server

What data does NOAA Tides MCP Server provide?

It provides water level data, tide predictions (high/low tides), and station information from NOAA CO-OPS.

How do I install NOAA Tides MCP Server?

Install the required packages using uv add mcp[cli] and uv add httpx.

How do I run NOAA Tides MCP Server?

Run the server with the command python server.py.

How do I use NOAA Tides MCP Server with Claude Desktop?

Add the server to Claude Desktop using the configuration string python:/path/to/your/server.py, replacing the path with your server's actual location.

What are the parameters for the tide prediction tool?

The get_tide_predictions tool accepts: station_id (required), begin_date, end_date, datum (default MLLW), time_zone (default gmt), units (default english), and interval (default hilo).