Online alarm clock for 8:50 am
You’re finishing the last checks and heading out for surfing spots beyond the city, with boards secured and the day bag nearly packed. An alarm set for 8:50 am gives you a firm departure cue before traffic builds. That still leaves a short buffer before 9:00 am for locking up, loading water and checking that the straps have not shifted.
Your departure depends on hearing the alarm while you are moving between the house, garage and car, so leave the sound loud enough to carry and keep the browser running. The alarm may not sound after the phone goes to sleep or the browser session ends, which could hold up the drive to those surfing spots. A mains connection in the garage, or temporarily extending the screen’s sleep setting, can help keep the alarm active until 8:50 am.
Loading boards and bags at this hour can become uncomfortable quickly when the Australian sun reaches the driveway. If the air conditioner has been running, close the car doors between trips so the cabin stays cool rather than reheating while you finish. Keep wax and other heat-sensitive gear out of direct sun, and place drinking water where it will remain easy to reach once you leave town.
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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