NOAA forecasts expose flats and nearshore spots for Treasure Coast anglers under partly cloudy skies with low rain chances.
Fort Pierce will see a favorable four-tide cycle Tuesday, with a significant negative low tide in the evening offering exceptional access to flats and nearshore structure, according to NOAA CO-OPS tidal predictions for the Fort Pierce station.
TODAY: Partly cloudy skies are typical for late March on the Treasure Coast, with seasonally comfortable temperatures expected. Rain chances remain low during the dry-season pattern. According to available information,
TONIGHT: Mild and mostly clear overnight conditions expected. According to available information,
ON THE WATER: Tuesday's tide cycle runs as follows, according to NOAA CO-OPS:
- High tide: 12:59 a.m. — 3.0 ft - Low tide: 7:13 a.m. — 0.1 ft - High tide: 1:06 p.m. — 2.3 ft - Low tide: 7:21 p.m. — -0.4 ft
The evening low of -0.4 feet is the standout of the day. Negative tides expose oyster bars, grass flats and inlet structure typically hidden underwater, making the window around 7:21 p.m. prime for wading anglers targeting redfish and snook in St. Lucie County's inshore waters. The morning low at 7:13 a.m. — just 0.1 feet — also offers a strong incoming-tide fishing window through midday. Boaters navigating shallow cuts near Fort Pierce Inlet should plan crossings around the afternoon high at 1:06 p.m. for maximum water depth and safest passage.
ALERTS: No active NWS watches, warnings or advisories were in effect for St. Lucie County at time of publication. Boaters should monitor the NWS Melbourne forecast zone for updates before heading out.
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