Online alarm clock for 12:05 am
You have only just woken at 12:05 am, so leave the surfboard packed in the car and take a moment to get your bearings before doing anything else. The alarm can mark the point when it is time to get up properly, check the dawn tide conditions and head for the coast. Setting it for 1:00 am gives the night a clear boundary without making you reorganise gear that was prepared yesterday evening.
Before settling back down, check where the alarm sound will actually play. Headphones can remain connected after a late video or music session, quietly sending the alert somewhere you will not hear it. Disconnect them or select the computer’s speakers, then confirm the volume is audible. This alarm relies on the page continuing to run and the computer remaining awake; if either stops overnight, it cannot wake you for the dawn surf.
With the board already secured, use the quiet hour to judge the drive rather than rushing straight outside. Map the route to the break and allow extra time for overnight roadworks, wildlife near regional roads or a longer coastal stretch than expected. Check fuel before departure, keep the cabin light low, and choose a familiar route while the streets are dark and services may be limited.
Common questions
Why use a browser alarm instead of my phone's built-in one?
Mainly for reliability against silent mode, do-not-disturb, or a phone left charging out of earshot. It's a useful backup or a desk-based alternative, though it depends on this tab staying open rather than running in the background of your phone.
Is there a cost to use this?
No, it's free, with no sign-up and no limit on how many times you set it. It just needs the tab left open until the time you've chosen arrives.
Will the alarm still ring if I close the browser tab?
No. The alarm only runs while this tab stays open — closing it, or closing the browser entirely, stops the countdown before it can ring. Keep the tab open in the background if you need it to go off later.
Does the alarm work if my laptop goes to sleep?
Not reliably. If the device sleeps or the screen locks, the browser tab pauses along with it, so the alarm may not fire on time or at all. Adjust your power settings if you're relying on this over a longer stretch.
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