Online alarm clock for 3:13 pm
Paddling back in while the evening surf is still clean can be hard when the wind is finally easing, so set the alarm for 3:13 pm before heading out. It gives you a firm moment to leave the break, even if another promising set appears. You can then use the remaining afternoon to rinse off, pack the board and be ready for whatever begins at 4:00 pm.
Breaking away from the water depends on hearing the signal over waves, traffic and voices near the car park. Set the phone volume high enough to cut through that background noise, and place it somewhere the speaker will not be muffled by a towel or bag. Test the sound before paddling out if conditions are noisy. Keep the browser alarm active and the phone awake, or the surf reminder may stay silent and leave you in the water past your planned finish.
A late-afternoon surf is easier to wrap up when food is already sorted rather than becoming another reason to linger. Before 3:13 pm, have a light snack if you need one and leave a filled water bottle with your gear. Save a larger meal for after you are dry and packed; eating it just beforehand can feel awkward while paddling. In warm Australian weather, keep the bottle shaded so the drink is still pleasant when you return.
Common questions
Can I set more than one alarm at a time?
This page is built around a single alarm at a time. For multiple alarms, open a separate tab for each one and set a different time in each, keeping every tab open until it's rung.
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.
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