How does the current affect my calorie calculation?

An outgoing current increases the effective distance you must paddle, which increases the total calories burned. An incoming current reduces the effort required.

Can I use this to check if it is safe to go out?

Yes, you can use the `check_current_safety` tool to determine if the current speed is within safe limits for a standard paddle-out attempt.

What factors are included in the energy estimation?

The calculation includes your weight, the distance to the target, the speed of the water current, and a standard metabolic constant for surfing.

Paddle-Out Calorie Estimator MCP Connector for Claude

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Calculate physiological energy expenditure and time for surfing paddle-outs based on water currents.

3 tools Official Updated Oct 1, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner

More Details Connect to Claude

This MCP server provides deterministic tools for surfers to calculate the physical impact of water currents on their paddle-out. By accounting for current velocity, body mass, and distance, it calculates effective distance, time required, and total calories burned. Use calculate_paddle_expenditure to get a full physiological breakdown, check_current_safety to assess if a current is too strong for progression, or get_session_summary for a high-level overview of energy deficit or advantage.

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Connect to Claude

Subscribe on Vinkius, then add this connector to Claude.ai or Claude Code.

① Claude.ai (web app)

Go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
Paste the MCP endpoint URL below

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_3lP2wPnnmaXuFPRBOW05h2QMAUnyzWNHL6lrqvBB/mcp

② Claude Code (terminal)

claude mcp add --transport http paddle-out-calorie-estimator https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_3lP2wPnnmaXuFPRBOW05h2QMAUnyzWNHL6lrqvBB/mcp

③ Claude Desktop

Add to claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "paddle-out-calorie-estimator": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_3lP2wPnnmaXuFPRBOW05h2QMAUnyzWNHL6lrqvBB/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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