list_surf_spots

Lists surf spots saved by Global Surfari users (popular and recently added).

SERVERGlobal Surfari Surf Forecasts SOURCEhttps://globalsurfari.com/mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade C, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/com-globalsurfari-globalsurfari/list-surf-spots.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_surf_spots does on Global Surfari Surf Forecasts

AI agents call list_surf_spots to retrieve information from Global Surfari Surf Forecasts without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why list_surf_spots is rated Low

This tool retrieves and queries existing data (a list of surf spots) without creating, modifying, executing, deleting, or committing any resources. It has no side effects and presents minimal risk even if called repeatedly or with unexpected arguments.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_surf_spots' and description 'Lists surf spots' indicates data retrieval with no modification.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_surf_spots safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Global Surfari Surf Forecasts, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For list_surf_spots, this is the rule to start with:

list_surf_spots Allowed

list_surf_spots is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "list_surf_spots": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Global Surfari Surf Forecasts, apply this rule, and every list_surf_spots call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_surf_spots

What does the list_surf_spots tool do? +

Lists surf spots saved by Global Surfari users (popular and recently added). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Global Surfari Surf Forecasts MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_surf_spots? +

Register the Global Surfari Surf Forecasts MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_surf_spots: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Global Surfari Surf Forecasts. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_surf_spots? +

list_surf_spots is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit list_surf_spots? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_surf_spots rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block list_surf_spots completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list_surf_spots. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides list_surf_spots? +

list_surf_spots is provided by the Global Surfari Surf Forecasts MCP server (https://globalsurfari.com/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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