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Fort Pierce Tide Schedule: Tuesday, May 5, 2026

An exceptionally low afternoon tide creates a prime window for wade fishing and shellfish exploration along the St. Lucie shoreline

By Thomas Egan | TC Sentinel Environment Reporter Thursday, May 07, 2026

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TODAY'S TIDES — FORT PIERCE

The standout number Tuesday is the afternoon low: 0.1 feet at 5:20 p.m. That is as close to a drained lagoon as the Treasure Coast sees outside of a strong cold front, NOAA CO-OPS tide data shows. Anglers who know the flats around the North Causeway and Pepper Park know what that means — exposed grass beds, concentrated snook and redfish, and a wade-fishing window that rewards patience.

LOW: 5:27 a.m. — 0.4 ft HIGH: 11:19 a.m. — 2.2 ft LOW: 5:20 p.m. — 0.1 ft HIGH: 11:57 p.m. — 2.7 ft

The morning low at 5:27 a.m. gives early-rising anglers a building tide through the midday hours, reaching a modest 2.2-foot high just before noon. This gentle push moves bait into the inlets and keeps conditions manageable for small-boat operators navigating the Fort Pierce Inlet.

The overnight high of 2.7 feet at 11:57 p.m. is the day's strongest surge, making it the best window for tarpon activity along the inlet's southern jetty after dark.

The 2.6-foot tidal range between Tuesday's afternoon low and overnight high is wider than the roughly 1.8-foot swings Fort Pierce recorded during the same first week of May in 2025. This signals a more dynamic tidal cycle this week that favors both fishing and shoreline access.

Boaters clearing the Fort Pierce Inlet should account for the strong outgoing current ahead of the 5:20 p.m. low. Tide-against-wind chop can build quickly near the inlet mouth during late-afternoon southeasterlies typical of early May.

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