safeswim-nz

Retrieve live SafeSwim NZ water quality and safety data from the REST API.

24|6|Updated Apr 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/thecolab-ai/.skills --skill safeswim-nz
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: safeswim-nz
Source: https://github.com/thecolab-ai/.skills/tree/main/skills/safeswim-nz
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/thecolab-ai/.skills --skill safeswim-nz

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

SafeSwim NZ swimming-locations water quality and safety details are hard to access in a form that AI agents can reliably use for timely swim-safety questions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Live swimming safety snapshots: Retrieve per-location water quality status (GREEN/AMBER/RED/RED+/BLACK), patrol status, and hazards/facilities.
  • Water quality and condition context: Surface wastewater overflow/contamination alerts and swimming hazards to inform whether a user should swim between flags.
  • Hour-by-hour forecast data: Provide near-term forecast series including water/air temperature, wind, UV, tide height, and predicted water quality status.

Quick Start

Ask for nearby SafeSwim locations around a coordinate with a minimum warning severity, for example: "Show SafeSwim locations within 5 km of -36.8485 174.7633 that are RED or worse with JSON output using safeswim-nz".

Frequently Asked Questions about safeswim-nz

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I check NZ swimming water quality and safety status using an AI agent?▼

To check NZ swimming water quality, you can retrieve live per-location status including GREEN/AMBER/RED/RED+/BLACK ratings, patrol status, and hazards. This provides deterministic read-only data from the SafeSwim REST API without authentication for reliable agent queries.

Can I get hour-by-hour water quality forecasts for New Zealand swim spots?▼

Yes, you can get hour-by-hour water quality forecasts for New Zealand swim spots. The forecast series includes predicted water quality status, water/air temperature, wind, UV, and tide height to help decide when it is safe to swim.

How do I find nearby SafeSwim locations with wastewater overflow alerts based on coordinates?▼

You can find nearby SafeSwim locations by providing a coordinate and a minimum warning severity. It filters supported swimming spots within a specified radius and returns wastewater overflow alerts and contamination risks with optional JSON output.

Does retrieving NZ swim safety data require API authentication or keys?▼

Retrieving NZ swim safety data does not require API authentication or keys. It fetches read-only public data directly from the SafeSwim REST API, providing deterministic list, detail, and nearby outputs for structured workflows.

What specific swimming hazards and facility details can I report on for NZ beaches?▼

You can report on specific swimming hazards and facility details for NZ beaches. The data includes patrol status, surface wastewater contamination alerts, and general swimming hazards to inform whether a user should swim between the flags.