East Winds Build to 20 mph for Breezy Treasure Coast Easter Week Start

The Fort Pierce waterfront greets Monday morning with a familiar Treasure Coast combination: a partly cloudy sky, warm air and an east wind already building toward the water.

TODAY: Comfortable and breezy. Highs will reach the upper 70s under a mix of sun and clouds, with east winds climbing from 10–15 mph to a steady 15–20 mph by late morning and afternoon, forecasters said. Rain chance is negligible — this is a dry-air day. Beach conditions are good, though the afternoon breeze will kick up chop for smaller vessels. Contractors can plan on full outdoor work hours.

TONIGHT: Cloud cover thickens considerably overnight — the one soft spot in an otherwise clean stretch. Lows hold in the upper 60s. East winds ease to 5–10 mph after midnight, the National Weather Service reports.

THIS WEEK: Tuesday brings a brief morning cloud cover before giving way to mostly sunny skies — the nicest window of the week. Highs again reach the upper 70s, with moderate east winds at 10–15 mph. Tuesday night cools to the mid 60s. Wednesday continues the pattern: partly sunny, highs near 80, east winds 10–15 mph. No rain is in the forecast through Wednesday. Dry-season conditions hold firm.

ON THE WATER: East winds at 15–20 mph Monday afternoon will build two- to three-foot coastal chop — manageable for vessels above 24 feet, but a bumpy ride for smaller skiffs. The morning window, before winds peak, is the better bet for nearshore anglers working the reefs off Sebastian Inlet or the Fort Pierce inlet. Tuesday and Wednesday improve markedly, with lighter morning winds offering calmer inlet crossings for offshore runs. Snook and tarpon action in the Intracoastal should benefit from the stable, mild nights.

ALERTS: No active NWS watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for Martin, St. Lucie or Indian River counties, NWS data shows.

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