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Anglers and waders flock to exposed Indian River Lagoon flats as tides drop to 0.0 feet at 9:25 p.m., revealing prime spots for clamming and inshore fishing in St. Lucie County.
An evening low of 0.1 feet and morning dip to 0.3 feet push snook and redfish into feeding lanes along the St. Lucie River and Indian River Lagoon.
Anglers in Indian River County can target the strong outgoing tide after the 3:17 a.m. high under warm, sunny skies on the Treasure Coast.
Mostly sunny skies dominate Saturday with highs in the lower 80s, offering ideal conditions for boating, beach trips and outdoor work in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties.
A sharp morning low tide at 0.2 feet exposes St. Lucie County flats, while a rare negative evening tide concentrates baitfish near inlet structures.
A morning low tide dropping to 0.3 feet at 8:41 a.m. creates strong outgoing surges that attract snook, tarpon and redfish to the Indian River County hotspot.
Anglers and paddlers along the St. Lucie River and inlet can expect strong outgoing currents from a 3.1-foot high at 1:38 a.m. to a 0.3-foot low at 8:02 a.m. on April 23, 2026.
Partly cloudy skies and a 20% afternoon shower chance won't stop highs in the low 80s and southeast winds from drawing anglers and beachgoers outdoors in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties.
Red Flag warnings grip more than 30 counties amid strong winds and low humidity, with no major rain expected until Sunday.
A 0.2-foot morning low at 6:57 a.m. exposes flats and oyster bars along the St. Lucie River, with a rare negative evening tide enhancing inshore opportunities.
The ultra-low tide exposes grass flats and shellfish beds along the Indian River, creating ideal conditions for local wade fishermen in St. Lucie County.
Partly cloudy skies with highs in the upper 70s provide perfect conditions for boaters and beachgoers in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties before showers threaten the weekend start.
Tides hit a morning low of 0.1 feet before peaking at 2.7 feet midday, then drop sharply for prime wade fishing and boating conditions in Martin County.
Residents in Vero Beach, Port St. Lucie and Jensen Beach can meet meteorologists for storm-readiness tips amid warnings of an active season starting June 1.
The deep low at 6:08 p.m. exposes oyster bars and grass flats, offering prime fishing for snook and redfish in the Indian River Lagoon.
A 0.1-foot morning low and -0.3-foot evening drop will concentrate baitfish, drawing snook and redfish to jetties for prime fishing in Indian River County.
Northeast winds up to 25 mph will whip through Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties with highs in the upper 70s and no rain, easing by evening before calmer conditions arrive Wednesday.
Anglers can target snook and redfish during a -0.1-foot low at 5:07 a.m. and an even lower afternoon tide, ideal for wading along St. Lucie County shorelines.
Anglers can target exposed flats and oyster bars at 4:57 a.m. before tides rise to a 2.8-foot high at 10:52 a.m. in the St. Lucie River and Indian River Lagoon.
National Weather Service forecasts 50% rain chance with northeast winds up to 25 mph today in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties, clearing overnight for a brighter Tuesday.
A -0.6-foot afternoon low at St. Lucie Inlet drains hard before a 3.5-foot surge creates ideal conditions for anglers targeting inlet and nearshore spots.
Anglers and kayakers can exploit exposed flats at the St. Lucie River mouth during the 3:18 p.m. low tide on April 19, concentrating snook and redfish south of the Roosevelt Bridge.
NOAA data predicts prime wade fishing and beach combing conditions along St. Lucie County's coast with partly cloudy skies and highs near 84°F.
The extreme drop at 3:31 p.m. creates fast tidal flows ideal for local anglers targeting prime fishing spots in Indian River County.
Calm mornings at Sebastian Inlet turn to afternoon showers and thunderstorms with mid-80s highs, as shifting winds bring rougher seas for boaters starting Monday.
Wide tidal swings at the St. Lucie River mouth promise productive conditions for Treasure Coast anglers and boaters under partly cloudy skies.
Patchy morning fog at Sebastian Inlet clears to partly cloudy skies with highs in the lower 80s and light east winds, offering perfect conditions for beachgoers before a windy, rainy system hits Monday.
Skywatchers along the Indian River Lagoon can spot up to 20 shooting stars per hour as a crescent moon sets, offering darker skies than inland spots.
Indian River County anglers and beachcombers will find exposed rocky shelves and sandbars during the extreme low tide at 2:45 p.m., setting up prime fishing before a 3.2-foot high at 9:04 p.m.
The extreme drop at 2 p.m. exposes oyster bars and grass flats in the Indian River Lagoon, concentrating baitfish for prime wade fishing and kayaking.
Anglers and beachgoers on the South Fork can seize ideal windows with a -0.1 ft low at 1:38 a.m. and 2.9 ft high at 7:39 a.m. under sunny skies hitting 83°F.
Locals and snowbirds relish partly cloudy Thursdays with highs near 80°F, light east winds and no rain, improving to mostly sunny Fridays in the lower 80s.
Treasure Coast anglers and beachgoers can plan around two peak highs framing a midafternoon low dipping below zero amid partly sunny skies and mid-80s temps.
Treasure Coast anglers can capitalize on ideal morning fishing conditions along the St. Lucie Inlet amid partly cloudy skies and mild weather.
High tides hit 2.5 feet at 6:10 a.m. and evening in Indian River County, with a midday low of 0.3 feet creating prime windows for local anglers and boaters.
Early high of 2.6 feet at 5:25 a.m. boosts fishing, but midday low of 0.3 feet exposes St. Lucie River flats, with a risky 0.2-foot drop near midnight.
Upper-70s temperatures and dry air promise ideal beach and boating conditions through Wednesday, though Monday night brings a slight overnight caveat.
Anglers in St. Lucie County face a mixed semidiurnal pattern offering two key fishing windows amid partly cloudy skies and mid-80s highs.
East winds building to 20 mph will chop up Sebastian Inlet waters and stir beaches in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties through the holiday weekend, easing by Tuesday.
Anglers in Indian River County can capitalize on powerful draining flows through the narrow cut on this 2026 Saturday morning, a top spot on the Treasure Coast.
Water levels fall from a 2.4-foot high at 3:53 a.m. to 0.6 feet by 10:06 a.m., concentrating baitfish in the Indian River Lagoon.
Outgoing ebb from 2.4-foot high at 3:39 a.m. to 0.7-foot low by 9:55 a.m. concentrates baitfish along seawalls and docks near Roosevelt Bridge.
Northeast breezes bring whitecaps to Sebastian Inlet and a 20% shower chance, but highs in the upper 70s promise ideal conditions for most outdoor plans in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties.
Treasure Coast anglers gain prime access to exposed oyster bars near the Roosevelt Bridge before a midday flood tide reshapes the St. Lucie River.
The above-normal outlook warns Treasure Coast residents, from Sebastian Inlet to Stuart, to prepare amid ongoing recovery from recent storm damages.
Anglers in Indian River County can target snook and redfish during a 1.8-foot drop from a 2:32 a.m. high tide to an 8:48 a.m. low, concentrating bait along jetty rocks.
Water levels hit a modest 0.6 feet at 8:19 a.m. and drain further after dark, creating ideal fishing spots along the St. Lucie waterfront.
East winds whip Sebastian Inlet anglers as rain chances hit 70% with possible thunderstorms, but drier conditions loom for the weekend.
Outgoing ebb bottoms out at 0.6 feet by 7:26 a.m., drawing baitfish and predators to St. Lucie County jetties and nearshore spots before afternoon breezes hit.
