Fort Pierce Tide Schedule: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
An afternoon negative low tide opens a prime window for wade fishermen and shellfish explorers along the St. Lucie shoreline
An afternoon negative low tide opens a prime window for wade fishermen and shellfish explorers along the St. Lucie shoreline
Morning anglers target snook and redfish during the 7:01 a.m. high tide cresting at 2.6 feet, while the evening peak hits 2.8 feet after a near-zero afternoon low.
Fort Pierce anglers get a rare -0.1-foot low at 12:51 p.m. on April 28, 2026, exposing Indian River Lagoon seagrass beds and concentrating fish in channels.
NWS Melbourne warns swimmers in Indian River, St. Lucie and Martin counties of southward longshore currents and moderate rip risks through Sunday night due to a passing cold front.
Dry conditions with highs in the lower 80s today offer ideal weather for boating and beaches, but gusty winds sweep in by Thursday sunset.
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.
Emergency managers in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties advise stocking supplies and securing properties while hardware stores remain fully stocked ahead of the 2026 Atlantic season.
Anglers can target snook and tarpon as high tide crests at 2.6 feet at 5:55 a.m., followed by a draining low of -0.0 feet at noon along the Intracoastal Waterway.