How to Plan Coastal Activities with Tide Data Using Claude
Plan coastal activities with tidal data from Claude and ToolRouter. Tide times and beach conditions for any UK coast.
Tool
Claude combines tidal statistics with activity requirements to produce concrete timing recommendations — telling you exactly when to start a causeway crossing, when the exposed sandbar will be accessible, or what time the low-tide rock pools will be at their best. It integrates the numbers with your specific plan rather than just presenting a tide table.
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: "Get tidal statistics for Holy Island, Northumberland using ocean-data"
- Claude returns tidal range, high and low water times, and mean levels
- Ask: "When is the safe crossing window for the causeway today?"
- Request: "What are the best two hours for rock pooling on this coastline tomorrow?"
Example Prompt
Try this with Claude using the Ocean & Tides tool
Get tidal statistics and beach conditions for Holy Island (Lindisfarne), Northumberland for tomorrow. When are the causeway crossing windows, and what time will the tide be at its lowest for exploring the rock pools?
Tips
- Ask Claude to flag the specific hours with sufficient safety margin for causeway crossings
- Request advice on how long before low tide the best conditions begin for your activity
- Combine with weather forecasts to pick the best day in a window, not just the best time