Get a Wave Forecast for Surfing or Water Sports
Access detailed wave height, period, and direction forecasts to plan surf sessions and water sports activities.
Check Beach Conditions Before You Go
Get current beach conditions including water quality, flag status, and safety information before heading to the coast.
Quick answer: Use the Ocean & Tides tool through ToolRouter to check beach conditions before you go directly from Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw — connect once, then drive it with plain-language prompts. No code required.
ToolTurning up at a beach to find red flags flying, a pollution warning in effect, or jellyfish blooms covering the water is a frustrating and sometimes dangerous surprise. Beach conditions change with weather, tides, and local pollution events — and the information is scattered across local authority websites, RNLI pages, and Environment Agency alerts that most people never check.
The beach_report skill returns current conditions for UK and international beaches: flag status, water quality ratings, hazards, lifeguard cover hours, and facilities. Everything you need to decide whether to go, when to go, and what to watch out for — in one place.
Families planning a day out, wild swimmers scouting new locations, and surf schools checking conditions for client safety all use this to make informed decisions before leaving home.
How to check beach conditions before you go with Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw
Connect ToolRouter
1Open connector settings Open Settings
2Add a custom connector with these details
Name
ToolRouterURL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Let Claude set you up Open Claude
Claude interprets beach condition data in the context of your specific plans — recommending the best time to arrive, explaining what each flag colour means in practice, and flagging hazards that matter for your activity (swimming vs surfing vs children playing). It turns raw beach reports into personalised visit guidance.
How to check beach conditions before you go
Once connected (see setup above), use the Ocean & Tides tool — the same steps work with Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, OpenClaw, and any MCP client:
- Ask: "Check beach conditions at Newquay using ocean-data"
- Claude returns flag status, water quality, hazards, and facilities
- Ask: "Is it safe to swim with children today?"
- Request: "What time does lifeguard cover start and finish?"
Example prompt
Try this with the Ocean & Tides tool
Check current beach conditions at Perranporth, Cornwall. We're planning to go with young children — is it safe to swim today, and what time does lifeguard cover operate?
Tips
- Ask about the forecast for the next two days if you have flexibility on when to visit
- Request a comparison of nearby beaches if your first choice has poor conditions
- Always ask about jellyfish or pollution warnings specifically — they may not be the headline item
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check beach conditions before you go with an AI assistant?
Get current beach conditions including water quality, flag status, and safety information before heading to the coast. Connect the Ocean & Tides tool to Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw through ToolRouter, then ask the assistant in plain language. For example: Ask: "Check beach conditions at Newquay using ocean-data" Claude returns flag status, water quality, hazards, and facilities
Which AI assistants can check beach conditions before you go?
Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw can all check beach conditions before you go using the Ocean & Tides tool through ToolRouter, with no API keys or coding required.
What does the Ocean & Tides tool do?
Get tidal data, wave forecasts, beach conditions, and marine weather alerts for any coastline.
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