Sebastian Inlet bridge Tide Charts & Fishing
Saturday, August 15 · NOAA station 8722004 (Sebastian Inlet bridge)
Updated 6:45 AM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
0.8 ft
▲ Rising · 0.7 ft/hr
Next high
10:31 AM
2.7 ft · in 3h 45m
Next low
4:43 PM
0.0 ft · in 9h 57m
Wind
2 mph NW
Calm
Fishing score
78 /100
Very Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 15 | Low | 4:21 AM | -0.1 ft |
| Sat, Aug 15 | High | 10:31 AM | 2.7 ft |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Low | 4:43 PM | 0.0 ft |
| Sat, Aug 15 | High | 10:48 PM | 2.6 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | Low | 5:07 AM | -0.1 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | High | 11:17 AM | 2.6 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | Low | 5:30 PM | 0.2 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | High | 11:29 PM | 2.5 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Sebastian Inlet bridge
Today in Sebastian Inlet bridge, high tide arrives at 10:31 AM (2.7 ft) and again at 10:48 PM (2.6 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 4:21 AM (-0.1 ft) and again at 4:43 PM (0.0 ft). That's a 2.8-foot swing — a gentle neap-cycle swing, so focus on dawn and dusk rather than mid-tide current.
The sun rises at 6:52 AM and sets at 8:00 PM, under a waxing crescent (5% illuminated). With the moon near its spring-tide phase, expect stronger-than-average water movement all week.
Tomorrow starts with a low tide at 5:07 AM (-0.1 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
78/ 100
Best windows today
- 6:00 AM – 8:00 AMVery Good
- 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMVery Good
incoming tide · dawn bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:52 AM
- Sunset
- 8:00 PM
Waxing Crescent
5% illuminated
Spring tides — strong water movement. Prime solunar days.
Conditions
82°F
Clear
- Wind
- 2 mph NWgusts 4
- Waves
- 0.9 ft @ 7s
- Water temp
- 86°F
Calm — Glass — perfect for topwater
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
83° / 81°
Very Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Sun, Aug 16
83° / 80°
Very Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Mon, Aug 17
97° / 78°
Very Good
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Tue, Aug 18
96° / 78°
Very Good
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Wed, Aug 19
97° / 78°
Very Good
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Thu, Aug 20
96° / 77°
Very Good
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Fri, Aug 21
96° / 78°
Very Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
What's Biting at Sebastian Inlet bridge
Activity ratings reflect typical feeding seasons — not legal seasons. Regulations, closures, and size/bag limits change; always check current FWC regulations before keeping any fish.
Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
Season: March – October (check season closures)
Baits: Live pilchards, Swimbaits, Topwater plugs
Work dock lights, mangrove edges, and passes on moving water. Summer beach snook cruise the first trough at first light.
Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
Season: April – August migration
Baits: Live crabs, Threadfin herring, Swimbaits
Stake out passes and beaches during the spring migration — hill tides in the Keys are legendary. Bow to the king when it jumps.
Mangrove Snapper
Lutjanus griseus
Season: Year-round, best in summer
Baits: Live shrimp, Pilchards, Cut bait on light leader
Fish structure — docks, bridges, mangrove roots — with the lightest leader you can get away with. They see everything.
Spanish Mackerel
Scomberomorus maculatus
Season: Spring and fall runs
Baits: Silver spoons, Gotcha plugs, Live pilchards
Find birds working bait and cast fast-moving metal through the frenzy. Wire or heavy fluoro — their teeth are scissors.
Florida Pompano
Trachinotus carolinus
Season: Fall – spring surf runs
Baits: Sand fleas, Fresh shrimp, Pompano jigs
Surf fish the troughs on an incoming tide with sand fleas — the Florida winter classic. Look for diving birds over sandbars.
Gear for These Conditions
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Surf Rods
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Line & Leader
Sufix 832 Advanced Superline Braid — 20 lb, 300 yd
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Line & Leader
Sufix Wind-On Fluorocarbon Leader — 50 lb, 11 yd
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Soft Baits
Zoom Fluke 4" — Smokin' Shad, 10-Pack
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Sebastian Inlet bridge Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Sebastian Inlet bridge today?
High tide in Sebastian Inlet bridge today is at 10:31 AM (2.7 ft) and again at 10:48 PM (2.6 ft), measured at NOAA station 8722004 (Sebastian Inlet bridge).
›What time is low tide in Sebastian Inlet bridge today?
Low tide in Sebastian Inlet bridge today is at 4:21 AM (-0.1 ft) and again at 4:43 PM (0.0 ft). Today includes a minus tide — a good window for exploring structure that's normally underwater.
›When is the best time to fish in Sebastian Inlet bridge today?
Today's best fishing window at Sebastian Inlet bridge is 6:00 AM–8:00 AM (rated Very Good, 77/100), driven by incoming tide, dawn bite window, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Sebastian Inlet bridge in August?
In August, the most active species at Sebastian Inlet bridge are Common Snook, Tarpon, Mangrove Snapper. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›How accurate is this Sebastian Inlet bridge tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8722004 (Sebastian Inlet bridge) and are the same data used in official tide tables. Actual water levels can vary with storms and barometric pressure, so treat predictions as planning guidance, not navigation data.
About Sebastian Inlet bridge
Sebastian Inlet bridge is one of the Atlantic Coast tide stations in NOAA's official prediction network. The chart above shows the live prediction for station 8722004 (Sebastian Inlet bridge) — the same harmonic data printed in official tide tables — paired with local weather, water conditions, and our fishing score so you can time a session here without cross-referencing three sites.