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Sebastian Inlet Tides Peak at 2.7 Feet Sunday Morning

Anglers and boaters in Indian River County can capitalize on strong high tides at 6:42 a.m. and 7:04 p.m., with low tides offering slack periods for access.

By Thomas Egan | TC Sentinel Environment Reporter Monday, March 30, 2026

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Sebastian Inlet Tides Peak at 2.7 Feet Sunday Morning

Illustration by Priya Okafor / TC Sentinel

TODAY: A classic dry-season Sunday sets up at Sebastian Inlet, with tidal data from NOAA CO-OPS pointing to two favorable fishing and access windows across the day.

Anglers and boaters should note a morning high tide of 2.7 feet at 6:42 a.m., the strongest of the day, offering the best conditions for inlet fishing on the incoming push. A second high tide of 2.6 feet arrives at 7:04 p.m., giving evening anglers a near-equal opportunity as the tide refills the inlet.

Low tides fall at 12:26 a.m. (−0.1 ft) and 1:03 p.m. (0.1 ft), with the early-afternoon low marking the slack period between the day's two fishing windows. Boaters transiting the inlet should use caution near these lows, as the slight negative morning reading indicates minimal water over shallow areas near the inlet mouth.

FOR BOATERS: Sebastian Inlet State Park offers direct inlet access from its parking area off A1A in Indian River County. The park's north jetty is walkable and a popular shore-fishing platform. Closest bait and tackle is available at the Sebastian Inlet Trading Company, located just outside the park entrance. According to available information,

ON THE WATER: Local fishing guides note that the dawn high-tide window — roughly 5:30 to 8 a.m. — consistently produces snook and redfish moving through the inlet with the incoming current. The evening high at 7:04 p.m. offers a second, comparably productive run under lower light conditions.

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

Sunday's best action window is the two hours bracketing the 6:42 a.m. high tide. Anglers willing to arrive before sunrise at the north jetty parking area will be positioned for the strongest tidal movement of the day.

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