A near-zero afternoon low sets up the best fishing window of the day — if you time it right
The single most useful number on Sunday's tide sheet for Sebastian Inlet is the 4:13 p.m. low: negative 0.0 feet. That near-zero reading signals exposed structure, concentrated baitfish, and the kind of ripping current through the inlet that snook and redfish have been waiting on all day.
TODAY: A warm, humid start to June with the first tide cycle of the new month. Temperatures will climb into the upper 80s. Rain chances increase through the afternoon in a standard early-rainy-season pattern. Officials said
TONIGHT: The evening high of 2.8 feet arrives at 10:42 p.m., the biggest swing of the day. Low temperatures drop into the mid-70s. According to initial reports,
ON THE WATER: Sunday's full tide schedule for Sebastian Inlet, per NOAA CO-OPS tidal predictions:
- Low: 4:18 a.m. — 0.4 ft - High: 10:04 a.m. — 2.2 ft - Low: 4:13 p.m. — 0.0 ft - High: 10:42 p.m. — 2.8 ft
The five-hour-46-minute run from the morning high to the afternoon near-zero low is the prime fishing window. Plan to be on the water by 1 p.m. to work the outgoing current as it builds toward the bottom. The 2.4-foot tidal range between the afternoon low and evening high creates strong flood current after sunset — valuable for anyone running the inlet after dark.
ALERTS: No active NWS watches, warnings, or advisories are in effect for Indian River County as of publication. Officials said June 1 is the official start of Atlantic hurricane season. Residents should confirm their evacuation zone and emergency kit status with Indian River County Emergency Management at (772) 567-9921.
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