Fort Pierce Tides Drop to -0.2 Feet Wednesday for Prime Fishing

TODAY: Dry-season conditions prevail along the St. Lucie County coastline, with comfortable temperatures and low humidity typical for late March on the Treasure Coast. Tidal data for Fort Pierce comes from NOAA CO-OPS Station 8722670.

TIDES — FORT PIERCE, MARCH 25, 2026

- High: 2:00 a.m. — 2.8 ft. - Low: 8:18 a.m. — 0.2 ft. - High: 2:10 p.m. — 2.2 ft. - Low: 8:26 p.m. — -0.2 ft.

ON THE WATER

The morning low of 0.2 ft. at 8:18 a.m. offers a productive window for wade fishermen and anglers targeting snook and redfish along grass flats and oyster bars in the Indian River Lagoon near Fort Pierce. The falling tide through sunrise will concentrate baitfish and push predator species into defined channels — a pattern local guides know well. The evening low of -0.2 ft. at 8:26 p.m. dips slightly below mean lower low water, exposing shallow structure and offering a secondary bite window for those willing to fish into dusk.

FOR BOATERS

Mariners transiting the Fort Pierce Inlet should account for the 2.2 ft. afternoon high at 2:10 p.m. when planning inlet passages, as tidal current reversals near the inlet mouth can create short, steep chop in opposing wind conditions.

ALERTS

No active NWS watches, warnings, or advisories are in effect for St. Lucie County coastal waters at time of publication. Boaters and beachgoers should monitor the NWS Melbourne forecast zone (FLZ164) for any updates throughout the day.

The best action window Wednesday is the two-hour period bracketing the 8:18 a.m. low. Arrive at the flats by first light and work the outgoing current through mid-morning for the strongest tidal movement and most active fish.

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