Surf Forecasts:
Hobe Sound/The Refuge surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, NE swell with 29 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hobe Sound/The Refuge this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Hobe Sound/The Refuge in the next 16 days are 0.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hobe Sound/The Refuge over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
To be honest, this forecast is a bit of a bummer to start with. We’ve got a solid stretch of small, weak, and messy conditions. The swell energy is just too low and the wind is all over the place. For the first week and a half, there’s really nothing to get excited about – the scores are all zeroes, and the wave comments are all saying "poor surf conditions". This is a long dry spell.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Friday, July 17th, which is over two weeks away. On Friday morning, we see a small bump in swell size to 4ft from the ESE, with a combined energy of 74 (moderate). The period is short at 5 seconds, so it’s windswell, not groundswell, and it’s coming straight onshore from the ESE at 9 mph. That’s going to be bumpy, but it’s the biggest swell in the forecast. It’s not a standout by any means, but it’s the only time the energy gets near that moderate range.
The best call for the whole period? Honestly, there isn’t a true standout. The only spot that’s even in the running is Hobe Sound/The Refuge (Hobe-Sound). It’s a beach and reef setup, fairly consistent, exposed to the swell, and it likes an optimum swell from the NE. The problem is, the swell never comes from the right direction with any power. On July 17th, when we get the most size (4ft from the ESE), the wind is onshore, so the quality will be poor. It’s a bit of a tease. The water temp is a warm 84°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
So, the bottom line: for the next 16 days, there are no good surf options. The forecast is a blank run for this area. Keep your eyes on the charts, because things can change, but right now, it’s a flat spell. I’d be thinking about other hobbies for a while.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | E 8 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | ENE 9 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 |
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 kJ | 30 | 23 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 20 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:03PM0.91m | 11:18AM0.83m | 11:41PM0.89m | 12:04PM0.84m | 00:20AM0.87m | 12:53PM0.84m | 1:02AM0.86m | 1:48PM0.85m | 1:51AM0.84m | 2:48PM0.87m | 2:48AM0.84m | 3:53PM0.89m | 3:52AM0.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:39PM0.01m | 5:10AM0.08m | 5:21PM0.04m | 5:52AM0.05m | 6:07PM0.07m | 6:39AM0.03m | 6:59PM0.11m | 7:31AM-0.00m | 7:58PM0.13m | 8:29AM-0.03m | 9:01PM0.14m | 9:29AM-0.07m | 10:05PM0.14m | 10:31AM-0.11m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 |
 | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | 8:17 |
mm | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | — | 5 | 18 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 31 | 32 | 35 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SE 4 | NE 6 | SSE 4 | NE 6 | E 8 | SE 4 | ENE 7 | E 8 | SE 4 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | ENE 10 | SSE 5 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | 30 | 23 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 6 | E 8 | ENE 6 | E 8 | NE 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | S 4 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 4 | E 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 4 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | NE 6 | ENE 8 | E 6 | — | SE 8 | E 10 | E 13 | ENE 9 | E 12 | NE 11 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | — | SSE 3 | S 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | S 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | SE 4 | SSE 4 | S 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | — |
| kJ | — | 4 | 6 | — | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 10 | — | 7 | 9 | — | 6 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 20 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 301 | 92 | 92 | 875 | 308 | 1001 | 1758 | 323 | 1050 | 1154 | 360 | 92 | 301 | 308 | 109 | 301 | 94 | 92 | 287 | 94 | 11 |
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