Treasure Coast
Stuart Fishing Weather & Tides
The 'Sailfish Capital' — St. Lucie Inlet and the river system.
Active NWS alerts for Stuart
Official watches, warnings and statements from the National Weather Service, in NWS’s own words.
Rip Current Statement
HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT
NWS Melbourne FL · Until Tue 2 AM ET
Read on weather.gov →Full alert text
Coastal Volusia; Coastal Indian River; Coastal St. Lucie; Coastal Martin; Mainland Northern Brevard; Northern Brevard Barrier Islands; Mainland Southern Brevard; Southern Brevard Barrier Islands
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Beaches of Volusia, Indian River, Saint Lucie, Martin, and Brevard Counties.
* WHEN...Through late Monday night.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs.
Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Today on the water
Saturday, November 7Right now it's 74°F and clear at Stuart, with wind NNE 9 mph. The forecast high is 81° with a 7% chance of rain.
Today's tides
- Low tide1:58 AM (0.2 ft)
- High tide7:55 AM (1.5 ft)
- Low tide2:26 PM (0.6 ft)
- High tide8:00 PM (1.4 ft)
Sun
- Sunrise6:35 AM
- Sunset5:33 PM
- UV index6
Which fish look best today at Stuart
The same day scores differently for each fish: water temperature, wind, tide and seas count differently for a snook than for a sheepshead. Today’s read for Stuart, species by species.
Best bet: Snook.
- Snook82Prime
80°F water is right in the snook range.
Wind: 8 mph N, gusts 16
- Redfish81Prime
80°F water is right in the redfish range.
Wind: 8 mph N, gusts 16
Where to look
Oyster bars, grass flats and mangrove shorelines; they push shallow on a rising tide.
Best redfish spots today → - Spotted seatrout80Prime
80°F water is a little warm for trout; the bite starts to ease. Still warming, which pushes it further past the range.
Wind: 8 mph N, gusts 16
Where to look
Grass flats and pothole edges; deeper holes and canals when it's cold.
Best trout spots today → - Sheepshead68Good
80°F water is warm for sheepshead. Fish early, late and where current moves. Still warming, which pushes it further past the range.
Wind: 8 mph N, gusts 16
Where to look
Pilings, docks, oyster bars and rock — anything that grows barnacles.
Best sheepshead spots today → - Tarpon40Slow
80°F water is right in the tarpon range.
Wind: 8 mph N, gusts 16
Better Wed: 67
- Spanish mackerel40Slow
80°F water is right in the Spanish mackerel range.
Seas: 7.4 ft @ 10 s, long and easy
Better Wed: 67
Where to look
Open runs along beaches and passes, on clean, moving water.
Best Spanish mackerel spots today →
Scores conditions for each fish, not where they are or when a run starts. Water temperature is today’s reading applied to the whole week, so a cold front further out won’t show here until the water follows. Temperature ranges are rules of thumb for Florida inshore water; the snook range is from published research.
Fishing Stuart
Stuart sits where the St. Lucie River, the Indian River Lagoon, and the Atlantic all meet at St. Lucie Inlet, and it calls itself the Sailfish Capital of the World for good reason — the Gulf Stream runs close and the winter sailfish bite is genuinely world-class. Inshore, snook and tarpon work the inlet and the river mouths, and redfish and trout hold the grass. Lake Okeechobee discharges can stain the river badly in a wet year.
Target species
- Snook
- Tarpon
- Redfish
- Sailfish
Local tip: The inlet fishes on moving water; after a heavy discharge, run toward the ocean side for cleaner water.
Stuart fishing & weather FAQ
- What are the tides in Stuart today?
- Stuart's tide predictions come from the NOAA CO-OPS station at Great Pocket, St. Lucie Inlet. Today's high and low tide times are shown above and update through the day on the live dashboard.
- What fish can you catch at Stuart?
- Stuart is known for Snook, Tarpon, Redfish, and more. The mix shifts with the season, water temperature, and tide — check the live conditions before you run.
- What's the best weather app for fishing Stuart?
- Salty Forecast is built for exactly this stretch of coast — it combines tides for St. Lucie Inlet & the St. Lucie River, wind and gust forecasts, water temperature from nearby NOAA buoys, live radar, and offshore swell in one clean, free view aimed at anglers.
- Is the wind good for fishing Stuart right now?
- Wind direction and speed make or break a day on the water. The live Salty Forecast dashboard shows current wind and gusts, an hourly wind forecast, and an animated wind map so you can pick the calmest window and the most protected water.
Guides for Stuart
Nearby spots
Tides from NOAA CO-OPS (Great Pocket, St. Lucie Inlet). Forecast from Open-Meteo. Salty Forecast is a free hyperlocal weather app built for anglers — species and local notes are general guidance, not fishing advice. Always check current conditions and regulations before heading out.