The NOAA Tides MCP Server offers real-time water level data, tide predictions, and station metadata via API endpoints, supporting oceanographic research and navigation.
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Apr 27 2025
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What is NOAA Tides MCP Server?
This MCP server provides comprehensive access to NOAA Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS) tide and water level data. It includes functionalities for retrieving water level data at specific stations, obtaining tide predictions such as high and low tides, and accessing detailed station information. Designed for developers and researchers, it streamlines integration of NOAA tide data into various applications, ensuring accurate, up-to-date information for navigation, environmental monitoring, and maritime planning.
Who will use NOAA Tides MCP Server?
- Marine researchers
- Navigation system developers
- Environmental agencies
- Maritime industry professionals
- Oceanography students
How to use the NOAA Tides MCP Server?
- Step 1: Set up or run the server using 'python server.py'.
- Step 2: Use API functions such as 'get_water_levels', 'get_tide_predictions', or 'get_station_info'.
- Step 3: Provide required parameters like 'station_id', 'begin_date', 'end_date', and optional settings for datum and time zone.
- Step 4: Make API requests from your application or testing environment.
- Step 5: Receive structured data including water levels, tide predictions, or station details for your analysis or display.
NOAA Tides MCP Server's Core Features & Benefits
The Core Features
- get_water_levels
- get_tide_predictions
- get_station_info
The Benefits
- Access to real-time NOAA tide and water level data
- Supports marine research and navigation
- Easy API integration for developers
- Provides detailed station metadata
NOAA Tides MCP Server's Main Use Cases & Applications
- Developing maritime navigation apps with real-time tide data
- Environmental monitoring of coastal water levels
- Research projects analyzing tide trends
- Marine logistics and scheduling
- Educational tools for oceanography studies
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- seanofahey