Stuart Tides Hit Near-Zero Low for Prime Fishing Friday
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.
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.
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.