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Welcome to The Sebastian Local Weather and Nature Report.
Each morning I visit the dock along the beautiful Indian River Lagoon in Sebastian, Florida to share a hyper-local look at our waterfront weather, fishing activity, and the wildlife that makes this area so special — from snook and redfish to dolphin hunting the shoreline and ospreys overhead.
Living on the water here isn’t just about real estate — it’s about lifestyle. As a local real estate professional serving Sebastian and Vero Beach, I also share insights into the waterfront market, home values, and what buyers and sellers should know about living along the Indian River.
If you're considering buying or selling a home in Sebastian or anywhere along the Treasure Coast, I’d be happy to help. Feel free to reach out anytime.

Always so beautiful!Good Morning from Sebastian Florida
Good morning from the dock along the Indian River Lagoon in Sebastian, Florida. Here’s your daily waterfront weather, fishing, and wildlife report for Friday June 29, 2026.
Man oh man is it toasty outside! I'm out here at 8 AM and it is so calm and flat that you breathe the same breath of air twice. The water is incredibly low and the clarity is about as good as it gets.

The snook are still under the dock and the Sheepshead just hangs with them in the video today. Pretty quiet on the bird front besides some Ibis and Crows.
🌤 Waterfront Weather Conditions
Time: 8 AM
Air Temperature: 80°F - high of 91
Humidity: 89%
Wind Direction & Speed: SW at 2 MPH - not enough!
Tide Stage: High at 10:30 AM and Low around 5:30 PM
Moon Phase: FULL - rise at 8:30 PM
Water Conditions: Low, Flat & calm
Lagoon Living Tip for the Day:
One of the easiest ways to care for the lagoon takes less than a minute.
On your next walk, fishing trip, or paddle:
Small actions multiplied by thousands of residents make a noticeable difference. Community stewardship is one of the reasons so many people are proud to call the Treasure Coast home.
🎣 Fishing Activity & Wildlife Sightings
Check out todays video for some snook and sheepshead footage!
🌊 Indian River Lagoon Spotlight
Although its primary focus is Brevard County, Keep Brevard Beautiful is making a positive impact on waterways that connect to the greater Indian River Lagoon ecosystem. As a certified affiliate of the national Keep America Beautiful network, the organization develops, motivates, educates, and activates community partners to reduce litter, increase recycling, beautify public spaces, and promote environmental stewardship.
Their programs include:
Organizations like this remind us that protecting the lagoon isn't only about large restoration projects. It also happens one cleanup, one volunteer, and one neighborhood at a time.
🏡 Sebastian & Vero Real Estate Suggestion of The Day
A home should complement the way you live.
If you love the Indian River Lagoon, consider features like:
A house that supports your favorite activities often brings more day-to-day happiness than one with an extra room you'll rarely use.
Considering Buying or Selling Lagoon Lifestyle Property?
If you’re considering buying or selling a home in Sebastian, Vero Beach, or anywhere along the Treasure Coast, I’m always happy to provide current market insight and personalized guidance.
Chris Norris
www.chrisnorrisrealestate.com
772.268.1511
Follow my daily Dock Reports here:
www.chrisnorrisrealestate.com/blog
Check out my Zen and General Nature Videos on my Playlists at:
https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisNorrisRealEstate
Good Morning from Sebastian Florida
Good morning from the dock along the Indian River Lagoon in Sebastian, Florida. Here’s your daily waterfront weather, fishing, and wildlife report for Friday June 26, 2026.
Happy Friday. It's the weekend report! Today I'm back on my dock. Yesterday after volunteering for ORCA in the morning I went up to Melbourne for the evening to meet up with a friend. We volunteer gardened in a beautiful spot that is right in the middle of the Eau Gallie Arts District. What a fun and vibrant little area! We gardened at the Yoga Garden which is a nice house converted to a yoga studio and the surrounding "yard" is an unbelievable permaculture. I'll photo next time I go. I didn't want to be too invasive on trip 1.
Here are a few shots from the Eau Gallie pier and looking back at Squid Lips on the lagoon right after the beach bridge.

🌤 Waterfront Weather Conditions
Time: 9:30 AM
Air Temperature: 82°F - high of 88
Humidity: 83%
Wind Direction & Speed: SE at 3-5 MPH
Tide Stage: High at 8 AM and Low around 3 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous - rise at 5:54 PM
Water Conditions: Calm, Clear, and Low
Lagoon Living Tip for the Day:
Whether you're walking a trail, sitting on a dock, or enjoying your morning coffee by the water, a small pair of binoculars can completely change your experience.
You might spot:
The Indian River Lagoon rewards people who slow down and take a closer look.
🎣 Fishing Activity & Wildlife Sightings
Man is the lagoon alive today.
Birds - grouchy, the little blue heron, Egret, pelicans, ducks, osprey, everybody is out.

Fish - lots of mullet, huge snook, & Sheepshead all swimming about. Even a nice sized blue crab down by the boat house.

🌊 Indian River Lagoon Spotlight
Long before conservation became a mainstream topic, local residents came together to protect the birds, wildlife, and natural habitats of Indian River County. Today, the Pelican Island Audubon Society continues that mission through education, advocacy, habitat restoration, youth programs, field trips, native landscaping initiatives, and volunteer opportunities. Their mission is to preserve and protect the animals, plants, and natural communities of Indian River County through education, advocacy, and public awareness.
One of my favorite parts of their work is helping people experience nature firsthand. Whether it's bird walks, student education, conservation projects, or helping residents create wildlife-friendly yards, they remind us that protecting the lagoon begins right in our own communities. They also support programs like River Kidz and environmental camps that introduce young people to the incredible diversity of the Indian River Lagoon.
🏡 Sebastian & Vero Real Estate Suggestion of The Day
When you're searching for a home, pay attention to what happens beyond the property line.
Ask questions like:
One of the reasons people fall in love with Sebastian and the surrounding Treasure Coast isn't just the beautiful homes. It's the sense of community. Buying in a town where people care for one another often adds value that never appears on a listing sheet.
Considering Buying or Selling Lagoon Lifestyle Property?
If you’re considering buying or selling a home in Sebastian, Vero Beach, or anywhere along the Treasure Coast, I’m always happy to provide current market insight and personalized guidance.
Chris Norris
www.chrisnorrisrealestate.com
772.268.1511
Follow my daily Dock Reports here:
www.chrisnorrisrealestate.com/blog
Check out my Zen and General Nature Videos on my Playlists at:
https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisNorrisRealEstate
Good Morning from Sebastian Florida
Good morning from the dock along the Indian River Lagoon in Sebastian, Florida. Here’s your daily waterfront weather, fishing, and wildlife report for Thursday June 25, 2026.
One more day working for ORCA this week. Today is nursery maintenance day down in Vero where we grow the plants that we planted on our living shoreline here in Sebastian. A beautiful early morning under a massive live oak tree that shades our nursery!
Then I stopped by Hogan Yards which is just off US1 between Aviation and the citrus museum. What a place! 4 covered pickleball courts, Orchid Island Brewing is onsite, a real live onsite BBQ smoker was already fired up. Huge outdoor play area. I met toe nice couple who owns the place and they were super nice. Go visit them and drink some beer with them. Great facility!

What's your favorite preserved natural place in Indian River County?
🌿 A favorite trail
🚶 A waterfront park
🛶 A kayak launch
🐦 A birding spot
📸 A hidden scenic view
It's always fun to discover new places through the recommendations of fellow residents.
🌤 Waterfront Weather Conditions
Time: 8 AM
Air Temperature: 77°F - high of 92
Humidity: 79%
Wind Direction & Speed: E at 5 MPH
Tide Stage: High at 7 AM and Low around 2:30 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous - rise at 3 AM
Water Conditions: It was nice on the dock when I ran down there. Water level is very low after all the west winds we've had but now that it's out of the East the clarity has gone down some.
Lagoon Living Tip for the Day:
One of the best things about living on the Treasure Coast is that you don't need to own a boat to enjoy the Indian River Lagoon.
Public parks, fishing piers, kayak launches, waterfront boardwalks, and nature preserves provide incredible opportunities to experience the lagoon from shore.
Whether you're watching dolphins at sunrise, spotting a roseate spoonbill along the shoreline, or enjoying an evening breeze from a public dock, some of the best lagoon memories are completely free.
🎣 Fishing Activity & Wildlife Sightings
Todays wildlife was me watching tadpoles that were scurrying about in our planters. The ones we took the Sparatina grass out of were loaded with tadpoles. Predator free living!

🌊 Indian River Lagoon Spotlight
The Indian River Land Trust has been conserving land and protecting water resources in Indian River County since 1990. Its mission is to protect, improve, provide access to, and preserve waterways, open spaces, and green places for the benefit of today's residents and future generations. The organization has helped preserve more than 1,300 acres, including 12 miles of Indian River Lagoon shoreline, while creating public access through trails, preserves, and educational programs.
Their work includes:
🏡 Sebastian & Vero Real Estate Suggestion of The Day
Buying a home isn't just about the property. It's about the lifestyle that surrounds it.
Before making an offer, visit the neighborhood:
You'll get a much better feel for:
The best home is one that feels right long after the closing papers are signed.
Considering Buying or Selling Lagoon Lifestyle Property?
If you’re considering buying or selling a home in Sebastian, Vero Beach, or anywhere along the Treasure Coast, I’m always happy to provide current market insight and personalized guidance.
Chris Norris
www.chrisnorrisrealestate.com
772.268.1511
Follow my daily Dock Reports here:
www.chrisnorrisrealestate.com/blog
Check out my Zen and General Nature Videos on my Playlists at:
https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisNorrisRealEstate
Good Morning from Sebastian Florida
Good morning from the dock along the Indian River Lagoon in Sebastian, Florida. Here’s your daily waterfront weather, fishing, and wildlife report for Wednesday June 24, 2026.
Another morning back at Riverview Park doing some volunteer work for ORCA on the buffered and living shoreline. Tomorrow I'm down at the nursery and then I prepare to take off for a 10 day stretch to North Carolina!
🌤 Waterfront Weather Conditions
Time: 9 AM
Air Temperature: 80°F - high of 89
Humidity: 74%
Wind Direction & Speed: SW at 2 MPH - not enough!
Tide Stage: High at 6:30 AM and Low around 1:30 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous - rise at 2:20 AM
Water Conditions: Calm and flat. It's hot and still!
Lagoon Living Tip for the Day:
Mangroves are some of the hardest-working plants in Florida.
They:
The next time you're on the lagoon, look closely along the shoreline. Many of the fish you enjoy catching likely spent part of their lives hiding among mangrove roots.
The health of the fishery often starts in places many people paddle right past.
🎣 Fishing Activity & Wildlife Sightings
It was so hot and still that the only thing moving besides us were insects.
🌊 Indian River Lagoon Spotlight
Located in Vero Beach, the Environmental Learning Center (ELC) has spent decades connecting residents and visitors to the Indian River Lagoon through hands-on environmental education, guided experiences, conservation programs, and community outreach.
Their work includes:
One of the most valuable things organizations like the ELC do is help people build a personal connection to the lagoon. When people understand an ecosystem, they're far more likely to help protect it.
🏡 Sebastian & Vero Real Estate Suggestion of The Day
It's easy to fall in love with a beautiful kitchen or a stunning view, but the best home purchase decisions are often based on lifestyle.
Before making an offer, ask yourself:
A home should support the life you want to live, not just look good in photos.
Considering Buying or Selling Lagoon Lifestyle Property?
If you’re considering buying or selling a home in Sebastian, Vero Beach, or anywhere along the Treasure Coast, I’m always happy to provide current market insight and personalized guidance.
Chris Norris
www.chrisnorrisrealestate.com
772.268.1511
Follow my daily Dock Reports here:
www.chrisnorrisrealestate.com/blog
Check out my Zen and General Nature Videos on my Playlists at:
https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisNorrisRealEstate
Good Morning from Sebastian Florida
Good morning from the dock along the Indian River Lagoon in Sebastian, Florida. Here’s your daily waterfront weather, fishing, and wildlife report for Tuesday June 23, 2026.
Today I'm off at Riverview Park downtown to the site of our Buffered and Living Shoreline. Today was in conjunction with CCA, the Coastal Conservation Assoc, the same people who co-hosted the fishing tournament this weekend.

While we were there we installed 150 50-pound oyster reef balls and 150 Sparatina grasses that live above the waterline but are tollerant of seawater.

🌤 Waterfront Weather Conditions
Time: 9AM
Air Temperature: 80°F - high of 89
Humidity: 74%
Wind Direction & Speed: SW at 2 MPH - not enough!
Tide Stage: Low at 12:30 AM and High around 6:30 PM
Moon Phase: First 1/4 - rise at 1:45 AM
Water Conditions: Flat, calm, and clear
Lagoon Living Tip for the Day:
🎣 Fishing Activity & Wildlife Sightings
The bait fish were jumping but we were so busy working I didn't do a lot of wildlife viewing. One thing you couldn't miss was a bull shark cruising up and down the beach. The dorsal fin never broke the water but you could see the silhouette of its body being traced by the water as it swam along.
🌊 Indian River Lagoon Spotlight
🏡 Sebastian & Vero Real Estate Suggestion of The Day
Considering Buying or Selling Lagoon Lifestyle Property?
If you’re considering buying or selling a home in Sebastian, Vero Beach, or anywhere along the Treasure Coast, I’m always happy to provide current market insight and personalized guidance.
Chris Norris
www.chrisnorrisrealestate.com
772.268.1511
Follow my daily Dock Reports here:
www.chrisnorrisrealestate.com/blog
Check out my Zen and General Nature Videos on my Playlists at:
https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisNorrisRealEstate
Good Morning from Sebastian Florida
Good morning from the dock along the Indian River Lagoon in Sebastian, Florida. Here’s your daily waterfront weather, fishing, and wildlife report for Monday June 22, 2026.
Holy cow is this a fishy report. Between the fishing tournament that we hosted at Sebastian Saltwater this weekend to the massive groups of snook lying under the neighboring dock, the has cover and I use and will be reporting from frequently this summer.
I even did a bonus dock report on Saturday if you want to see the snook heavy video but todays had a good bit too! To see Saturdays Report click me!

🌤 Waterfront Weather Conditions
Time: 10 AM
Air Temperature: 80°F - high of 89
Humidity: 79%
Wind Direction & Speed: SW at 2 MPH - not enough!
Tide Stage: Low at 11:30 AM and High around 5;30 PM
Moon Phase: First 1/4 - rise at 1:30 AM
Water Conditions: Choppy with occasional white caps cresting. A north wind is always our coldest wind.
Lagoon Living Tip for the Day:
🎣 Fishing Activity & Wildlife Sightings
The snook under the dock are amazing. They are here to breed and look at this big momma sitting down there! I counted over 25 snook in that one frame!

I even got a good pic of 2 Sheep Head snacking on some barnacles. I've never caught one in the lagoon but they are in here.

A momma dolphin and her baby blew through briefly too. Good day on the deck doing laundry!
🌊 Indian River Lagoon Spotlight
🏡 Sebastian & Vero Real Estate Suggestion of The Day
Considering Buying or Selling Lagoon Lifestyle Property?
If you’re considering buying or selling a home in Sebastian, Vero Beach, or anywhere along the Treasure Coast, I’m always happy to provide current market insight and personalized guidance.
Chris Norris
www.chrisnorrisrealestate.com
772.268.1511
Follow my daily Dock Reports here:
www.chrisnorrisrealestate.com/blog
Check out my Zen and General Nature Videos on my Playlists at:
https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisNorrisRealEstate
Good Morning from Sebastian Florida
Good morning from the dock along the Indian River Lagoon in Sebastian, Florida. Here’s your WEEKEND waterfront weather, fishing, and wildlife report for Friday June 19, 2026.
It's pleasant this AM with the sun being blocked by thin clouds. They say there is a 75% chance of rain today but also 92 degrees. That could be an uncomfortable combination!
Grouchy is on the dock today and a few pelicans as well.

We host a big fishing tournament at the restaurant this weekend so Mondays report should be filled with amazing photos of lots of our offshore species represented.
🌤 Waterfront Weather Conditions
Time: 8 AM
Air Temperature: 79°F with a high of 92
Humidity: 88%
Wind Direction & Speed: South at 3 MPH
Tide Stage: Low at 9 AM and High around 2:30PM
Water Conditions: Calm, flat and low with good clarity.
Lagoon Living Tip for the Day:
On the Indian River Lagoon, wind direction often has a bigger impact on boating, fishing, paddling, and water clarity than temperature. A light west wind can create a completely different experience than a stiff east wind.
🎣 Fishing Activity & Wildlife Sightings
I documented the birds above but I also took 2 fun side videos today. One is glass minnows swarming on the surface. See that video here.
I also made a video of a pufferfish swimming past a hermit crab just for fun!
Here's the skinny on glass minnows from Dr. Google.
🌊 Indian River Lagoon Spotlight
Featured Community Do-Gooder: Friends of St. Sebastian River
🏡 Sebastian & Vero Real Estate Suggestion of The Day
Don't overlook the age of major systems.
Considering Buying or Selling Lagoon Lifestyle Property?
If you’re considering buying or selling a home in Sebastian, Vero Beach, or anywhere along the Treasure Coast, I’m always happy to provide current market insight and personalized guidance.
Chris Norris
www.chrisnorrisrealestate.com
772.268.1511
Follow my daily Dock Reports here:
www.chrisnorrisrealestate.com/blog
Check out my Zen and General Nature Videos on my Playlists at:
https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisNorrisRealEstate
Good Morning from Sebastian Florida
Good morning from the dock along the Indian River Lagoon in Sebastian, Florida. Here’s your daily waterfront weather, fishing, and wildlife report for Thursday June 18, 2026.
A hot and sticky morning on the dock. I don't get USA network on my TV and the US Open is on so I'm hanging in the clubhouse where we do get that channel and popping out in between sweat sessions on the dock fishing. I did catch a feisty catfish this AM on a frozen sandflea.
🌤 Waterfront Weather Conditions
Time: 9:30 AM
Air Temperature: 84°F high of 91 with rain coming tomorrow.
Humidity: 82%
Wind Direction & Speed: South at 7 MPH - AKA moisture moving in
Tide Stage: Low at 8 AM and High around 1:30 PM
Water Conditions: Calm, low and clear. I can see the bottom at the 5.5 pylon mark
Lagoon Living Tip for the Day:
🎣 Fishing Activity & Wildlife Sightings
Tons of baitfish schooling in the lagoon today. Something occasionally spooks them and they jump out of the water but in my video today you can see them schooling in balls of fish.
🌊 Indian River Lagoon Spotlight
🏡 Sebastian & Vero Real Estate Suggestion of The Day
Considering Buying or Selling Lagoon Lifestyle Property?
If you’re considering buying or selling a home in Sebastian, Vero Beach, or anywhere along the Treasure Coast, I’m always happy to provide current market insight and personalized guidance.
Chris Norris
www.chrisnorrisrealestate.com
772.268.1511
Follow my daily Dock Reports here:
www.chrisnorrisrealestate.com/blog
Check out my Zen and General Nature Videos on my Playlists at:
https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisNorrisRealEstate