Online alarm clock for 5:30 am
Pull yourself away from loading the boards, towels and water when the 5:30 am alarm sounds, so the last bit of packing does not quietly delay your run to surfing spots beyond the city. It is a useful break point: check the straps, grab the keys and be on the road before 6:00 am rather than finding another job to do.
Because route notes or a forecast may take over the screen while you prepare, keep this alarm page open in the background and leave its sound permission enabled. A background page can remain ready while you use another app or browser page, but closing the browser or letting the computer sleep stops the alarm from sounding. That means a departure for distant surfing spots could pass without its reminder, so use a separate phone alarm as backup if the timing matters.
Loading for an early coastal drive can sound surprisingly loud when the street is still quiet. Before 5:30 am, place loose fins, buckles and drink bottles together so they do not knock around, and close doors gently while nearby homes are silent. As traffic and birds become more noticeable toward 6:00 am, ordinary packing noise blends in more easily, but the earlier alarm calls for a quieter exit.
Common questions
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.
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.
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