How to Check Beach Conditions with Claude
Check beach conditions with Claude and ToolRouter. Real-time beach safety, water quality, and flag status.
Tool
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.
Connect ToolRouter to Claude
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
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Ocean & Tides tool:
- 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 Claude using 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