Online alarm clock for 3:57 am
Finish the last check, lock up and head for the car: your board is already packed for a dawn-tide surf, and 3:57 am is the cue to leave. With 4:00 am about to arrive, there is no need to turn the departure into a rushed search for fins, keys or a towel. This alarm marks the moment to get moving while the house and local roads are still quiet.
A surf departure this early is easier to trust when the signal has already been tested. Set a nearby trial alarm, keep the sound high enough to hear from where you are finishing up, and confirm that your browser has permission to play it. Do not make this the only cue for the surf: if the browser is dismissed or the phone goes to sleep, the alarm will not sound, which could leave the packed board sitting in the car past departure time. A separate phone alarm provides a sensible backup.
Before turning off the lights for the night, arrange the route from bed to the door. Leave a low lamp ready near your clothes and keys, and avoid switching on harsh overhead lighting while collecting the final items. Outside, use a torch around the driveway so you can check straps and doors without fumbling, then keep the car’s cabin light brief to preserve a clear view of the dark coastal road.
Common questions
Do I need to create an account or download anything?
No, there's nothing to sign up for and nothing to install. Pick a time and a sound, press Start, and it runs entirely in this browser tab.
Can I change the alarm sound?
Yes, there's a short list of tones to choose from before you press Start. Pick whichever one you're most likely to actually hear — softer sounds are easier to sleep through than a firm chime or bell.
What happens once the alarm goes off?
It rings through your device's speakers on a loop until you stop it from this page. There's no separate app notification, so make sure your volume is turned up before you rely on it.
Is this alarm accurate across daylight saving time?
It uses your device's local clock, so as long as your computer's time and date settings are correct, it'll adjust automatically when daylight saving time starts or ends.
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