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io.github.orlench/shouldigo-surf

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MCP server for Should I Go? — real-time surf conditions for 73+ beaches worldwide

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Install

Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).

NPM package shouldigo-surf-mcp
Claude Code 
claude mcp add shouldigo-surf -- npx -y shouldigo-surf-mcp@1.0.2
JSON configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code) 
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "shouldigo-surf": {
            "command": "npx",
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "shouldigo-surf-mcp@1.0.2"
            ]
        }
    }
}

Documentation

From the project's README on GitHub, refreshed weekly. Links open on GitHub.

Contents
  1. shouldigo-surf-mcp
  2. Setup
  3. Tools
  4. Example
  5. API
  6. License

shouldigo-surf-mcp

MCP server for Should I Go? — real-time surf conditions for 5,000+ beaches worldwide.

Use this with Claude Desktop, Claude Code, or any MCP-compatible client to check surf conditions, find nearby spots, and get a score + verdict on whether it's worth paddling out.

Setup

Claude Desktop

Add to your Claude Desktop config (~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on macOS):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shouldigo-surf": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "shouldigo-surf-mcp"]
    }
  }
}
Claude Code
claude mcp add shouldigo-surf -- npx -y shouldigo-surf-mcp

Tools

check_conditions

Get real-time surf conditions for a specific beach.

Input: { "spotId": "pipeline" }

Returns: Score (0-100), verdict (yes/no/maybe), wave height, wind, water temp, trend, and board recommendation.

find_nearest_spot

Find the nearest surf spot to given coordinates.

Input: { "lat": 21.66, "lon": -158.05 } (optional — auto-detects if omitted)

list_spots

List all available surf spots, optionally filtered by country.

Input: { "country": "Australia" } (optional)

Example

Ask Claude:

"What are the surf conditions at Pipeline right now?"

"Find me the nearest surf spot to Sydney and check if it's worth going"

"List all surf spots in Portugal"

API

This MCP server calls the public Should I Go? API. No API key needed.

Rate limited to 60 requests per 15 minutes. For higher limits, email support@shouldigo.surf.

License

MIT

Frequently asked questions

What is io.github.orlench/shouldigo-surf?

MCP server for Should I Go? — real-time surf conditions for 73+ beaches worldwide

How do I install io.github.orlench/shouldigo-surf?

It runs on your machine. In Claude Code: claude mcp add shouldigo-surf -- npx -y shouldigo-surf-mcp@1.0.2. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.

Does io.github.orlench/shouldigo-surf need an API key?

Its registry entry lists no required key or secret. Some features may still need an account with the service it connects to.

Is io.github.orlench/shouldigo-surf open source?

Yes. Its code is on GitHub under the MIT license.

Who maintains io.github.orlench/shouldigo-surf?

It is published by orlench. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.

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