Do I need a Stormglass API key?

Yes, a valid STORMGLASS_API_KEY is required for live data, though a mock mode is available for testing without a key.

Can I search for locations by name?

Yes, the skill supports location names (e.g., 'Highcliffe Beach') via Google Geocoding or OpenStreetMap, as well as direct latitude and longitude coordinates.

What data metrics does this skill provide?

It provides comprehensive ocean metrics including wave height, swell period, wind speed/direction, gusts, water temperature, and tide trends.

Is there a way to test it without using API credits?

Yes, you can use the --mock flag to generate deterministic offline data for testing and development purposes.

What format is the output in?

The skill defaults to a stable JSON payload, making it ideal for automation and consumption by other software agents or cron jobs.

Stormglass Surf Data

Name: Stormglass Surf Data
Author: dvcrn

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Web Scraping & Data Collection

Retrieves comprehensive surf and ocean condition data including wave heights, tides, and wind forecasts via the Stormglass API.

The Stormglass Surf Skill enables Claude to fetch high-fidelity marine data for any beach or coastal coordinate globally. It provides a machine-readable JSON payload containing essential surf metrics like swell height, period, direction, tide cycles, and water temperature. Designed for automated agent pipelines and cron-driven workflows, it simplifies ocean condition monitoring by handling geocoding and data normalization from multiple marine weather providers, offering a stable interface for downstream interpretation.

Key Features

01Global surf spot resolution via Google Geocoding or OpenStreetMap

02Precise tide timing and trend analysis for specific coastal locations

03Standardized JSON output for seamless integration with downstream agents

045 GitHub stars

05Detailed 1-3 day marine forecasts including swell, wind, and gust data

06Deterministic mock mode for offline testing and CI/CD validation

Use Cases

01Automating daily surf reports and condition summaries for specific regions

02Integrating oceanographic data into weather-dependent logistics and scheduling tools

03Building alert systems for optimal surfing, fishing, or maritime conditions

Key Features

01Global surf spot resolution via Google Geocoding or OpenStreetMap

02Precise tide timing and trend analysis for specific coastal locations

03Standardized JSON output for seamless integration with downstream agents

045 GitHub stars

05Detailed 1-3 day marine forecasts including swell, wind, and gust data

06Deterministic mock mode for offline testing and CI/CD validation

Use Cases

01Automating daily surf reports and condition summaries for specific regions

02Integrating oceanographic data into weather-dependent logistics and scheduling tools

03Building alert systems for optimal surfing, fishing, or maritime conditions