Beach Safety
Get surf/weather conditions for any beach using the beach-safety MCP server.
Quick Usage
mcporter call beach-safety get_beach_report --args '{"beach_name": "Waikiki"}'
mcporter call beach-safety get_beach_report --args '{"beach_name": "Hapuna Beach, Hawaii"}'
Tools Available
| Tool | Use Case |
|---|---|
get_beach_report |
Full text report — waves, swell, wind, UV, safety score, recommendations |
get_beach_json |
Same data as JSON for programmatic use |
get_surf_forecast |
Surf-specific: wave height, swell, period, direction, rip risk |
get_uv_forecast |
UV index with sun protection guidance |
Safety Score
| Score | Meaning | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 9-10 | Generally safe | Enjoy with normal precautions |
| 7-8 | Minor concerns | Caution advised |
| 4-6 | Caution | Swim near lifeguard |
| 1-3 | Dangerous | Stay out of the water |
Reporting Style
Always include BOTH current UV and daily max UV in surf summaries. The API returns them as current=X (daily max=Y). Never just say "UV max" — say "UV current=X (daily max=Y)" so the user knows if it's day or night at the beach.
Installation (Universal)
1. Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt
(Requires Python 3.10+ and httpx>=0.27.0)
2. Find your install path
After clawhub install beach-safety, the skill lands in your skills directory (e.g. ~/.openclaw/workspace/skills/beach-safety/). The MCP server is at:
<install-dir>/src/server.py
For example, if you installed into ~/.openclaw/workspace/skills/:
# Confirm the path
ls ~/.openclaw/workspace/skills/beach-safety/src/server.py
3. Add to mcporter
Add this to your mcporter config (e.g. ~/.openclaw/workspace/config/mcporter.json):
{
"mcpServers": {
"beach-safety": {
"command": "python3",
"args": ["<path-to>/src/server.py"]
}
}
}
Replace <path-to> with the actual install location from step 2.
4. Test
mcporter call beach-safety get_beach_report --args '{"beach_name": "Waikiki"}'
Data Sources (all free — no API keys)
| Source | Data |
|---|---|
| OpenStreetMap / Photons | Beach name → coordinates |
| Open-Meteo Marine | Wave height, swell, ocean currents |
| Open-Meteo Weather | Air temp, wind, precipitation, UV index |
| NOAA NWS | Rip current risk, surf zone forecast (US only) |
Notes
- Works for any beach worldwide — just name it
- NOAA surf zone data is most detailed for US coasts
- Open-Meteo marine data covers global oceans
- Some less-famous beaches may not resolve — try adding country/state (e.g. "Kuta Beach, Bali, Indonesia")
- Beach name → coordinates powered by OpenStreetMap + Photons (free)
