Sebastian Inlet Hits Negative Low Tide Wednesday Night

Tidal conditions at Sebastian Inlet on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, set up a productive day for anglers, beachgoers, and boaters working the inlet, according to NOAA CO-OPS tidal predictions for the Sebastian Inlet station.

TIDE SCHEDULE — SEBASTIAN INLET, MARCH 25, 2026

- High tide: 2:31 a.m. — 2.8 ft. - Low tide: 8:54 a.m. — 0.4 ft. - High tide: 2:39 p.m. — 2.3 ft. - Low tide: 9:07 p.m. — -0.1 ft.

FOR BOATERS

The morning low at 8:54 a.m. (0.4 ft.) offers manageable draft conditions through the inlet channel. The afternoon high at 2:39 p.m. provides a favorable window for boats returning to Canaveral Seashore or the Indian River Lagoon side before the evening ebb kicks in. Boaters should time their inlet transits accordingly and monitor NWS Melbourne forecast zone forecasts for wind and wave conditions before heading out.

ON THE WATER

The evening low — a negative tide of -0.1 ft. at 9:07 p.m. — is the standout feature of the day. Negative tides push baitfish out of the lagoon and through the inlet, concentrating predator species such as snook and tarpon along the jetty rocks and the inlet's north and south walls. A Sebastian-area fishing guide familiar with the inlet's tidal patterns recommends positioning at the north jetty before sunset when negative lows occur According to available information,. Sebastian Inlet State Park provides parking and jetty access on both the north and south sides. The nearest bait shops for live shrimp and cut bait are Squid Lips or local tackle shops along U.S. 1 in Sebastian According to available information,.

ALERTS

No active NWS watches, warnings, or advisories are in effect for Indian River County at time of publication. Check the NWS Melbourne forecast zone for any updates before heading to the water.

Wednesday's optimal action window is the two hours leading into the 9:07 p.m. negative low. Position yourself on the north jetty at Sebastian Inlet State Park by 7 p.m. for the best shot at outgoing-tide snook and tarpon action.

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