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Sebastian Inlet Tides Surge to 2.7 Feet, Drop Near Zero on April 27

Indian River County anglers and beachgoers can capitalize on a strong morning high at 6:12 a.m. and a minimal afternoon low at 12:35 p.m., creating ideal fishing and recreation windows.

By Thomas Egan | TC Sentinel Environment Reporter Saturday, May 02, 2026

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The water at Sebastian Inlet will run on a wide, clean cycle Monday, with two distinct low tides nearly kissing zero and two moderate highs bracketing the day — a pattern that rewards early risers and late-afternoon anglers alike.

The following tide schedule is predicted for Sebastian Inlet on April 27, 2026, according to NOAA's Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services:

LOW: 12:07 a.m. — 0.2 ft HIGH: 6:12 a.m. — 2.6 ft LOW: 12:35 p.m. — 0.1 ft HIGH: 6:46 p.m. — 2.7 ft

The tidal range — the difference between low and high — runs roughly 2.5 feet across both cycles, modest by Atlantic Coast standards but more than enough to drive the swift inlet current that makes Sebastian one of Florida's most productive fishing spots.

The 6:12 a.m. high sets up a productive incoming-tide window in the predawn and early-morning hours, when snook and redfish push through the inlet channel chasing baitfish. The afternoon low at 12:35 p.m. — barely a tenth of a foot — will expose nearshore structure and concentrate fish in deeper cuts, making mid-afternoon a strong second window before the evening flood tide arrives at 6:46 p.m.

Note to readers comparing tides at other Treasure Coast stations: Sebastian Inlet's predictions differ from those at Fort Pierce or Stuart due to each station's unique position along the coast, local inlet geometry, and the way the lagoon system buffers tidal energy. Times and heights are not interchangeable between locations.

For anglers and beachgoers, the takeaway is straightforward: Monday offers two prime fishing windows — early morning around the incoming tide and again in the late afternoon as the evening high builds — with calm, low-water conditions midday ideal for wade fishing or beach exploration along the inlet's rocky jetties.

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