Fort Pierce Tides Swing Wide Friday With 2.7-Foot High, Near-Zero Low

TODAY: Dry season conditions continue along the St. Lucie County coast, with tidal data pointing to an active day on the water. NOAA CO-OPS provides tidal predictions for Fort Pierce (Station: Fort Pierce Inlet).

TIDES — FORT PIERCE, FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026

- High: 4:20 a.m. — 2.7 ft - Low: 10:33 a.m. — 0.2 ft - High: 4:38 p.m. — 2.2 ft - Low: 10:45 p.m. — -0.1 ft

FOR BOATERS AND ANGLERS

The outgoing tide from the early morning high (2.7 ft at 4:20 a.m.) through the late-morning low (0.2 ft at 10:33 a.m.) creates a strong tidal drain through Fort Pierce Inlet — prime conditions for snook and redfish holding on structure near the inlet mouth. Anglers working the jetties or the Indian River Lagoon flats should plan to be on the water before first light to capitalize on peak outgoing flow.

The evening low of -0.1 ft at 10:45 p.m. is a negative tide, meaning exposed oyster bars and shallow grass flats will be at their most vulnerable. Boaters navigating the Intracoastal Waterway after dark should exercise caution around shoal areas and marked shallow zones near the North Fork of the St. Lucie River.

ON THE WATER

The 2.5-foot tidal range between the morning high and morning low is above average for this stretch of coast According to available information,, making this a favorable day for wade fishing the flats off South Hutchinson Island. Parking and jetty access are available at Fort Pierce Inlet State Park, located off A1A. The nearest bait shop is Bait Shack Fort Pierce on U.S. 1.

ALERTS

No active NWS watches, warnings, or advisories are in effect for St. Lucie County as of publication, according to public records.

Target the two hours before and after the 10:33 a.m. low on the outgoing side for the best action. Moving water at Fort Pierce Inlet consistently concentrates baitfish and the gamefish that follow them.

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