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Sebastian Inlet Faces Double Negative Low Tides Tuesday

Indian River County anglers and boaters can exploit morning and evening highs up to 2.8 feet for prime fishing and navigation amid exposed sandbars.

By Thomas Egan | TC Sentinel Environment Reporter Tuesday, March 31, 2026

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Sebastian Inlet Faces Double Negative Low Tides Tuesday

Illustration by Priya Okafor / TC Sentinel

TODAY: Dry-season conditions are expected to continue across Indian River County Tuesday with low humidity, seasonal temperatures, and minimal rain chances typical for late March on the Treasure Coast.

Tidal predictions for Sebastian Inlet on Tuesday, March 31, according to NOAA CO-OPS:

LOW TIDE: 2:16 a.m. — -0.1 ft. HIGH TIDE: 8:20 a.m. — 2.7 ft. LOW TIDE: 2:37 p.m. — -0.1 ft. HIGH TIDE: 8:47 p.m. — 2.8 ft.

ON THE WATER: The two negative low tides — both bottoming out at -0.1 ft. — will expose shallow structure and sandbars near the inlet mouth, a condition that typically concentrates baitfish and the predators that follow them. Anglers working the incoming tide ahead of the 8:20 a.m. high should find the strongest current push and best bite window of the morning. A second incoming tide builds through the evening, peaking at 2.8 ft. at 8:47 p.m. — the higher of the two highs — making the late-afternoon-to-dusk window equally productive for snook, redfish, and flounder along the rocks and jetties. According to available information,

FOR BOATERS: Navigating Sebastian Inlet near either low tide requires caution; the -0.1 ft. readings put the channel at its shallowest. Plan inlet crossings within two hours of either high tide for the most comfortable water depth. Parking and jetty access are available at Sebastian Inlet State Park off A1A. A bait shop is located at the park's north side marina.

ALERTS: No active NWS watches, warnings, or advisories are in effect for Indian River County as of publication According to available information,.

For the best overall experience Tuesday, target the incoming tide between 6 and 9 a.m. from the jetties. The combination of first light, rising water, and concentrated baitfish makes it the strongest action window of the day.

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