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.