Hobe Sound/The Refuge Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.11° N 80.14° W

Hobe Sound/The Refuge Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hobe Sound/The Refuge sea temperature is
29.4° C
0.2° 

Hobe Sound/The Refuge surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Hobe Sound/The Refuge surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with 20 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 0.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 25th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hobe Sound/The Refuge over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple weeks.

To be honest, the outlook is a flat patch for the most part. We’re looking at a long stretch of pretty minimal surf, and what’s on offer is weak. Things don’t even really get going until the second week, and even then it’s nothing to write home about.

For the first several days, right through the end of July and into the beginning of August, we’re dealing with tiny, weak waves. The swell is small, the period is short, and the energy is basically non-existent. The combined energy values are all in the single digits or low teens, which is about as weak as it gets. There's a few windows of clean conditions with offshore winds, but on ankle-biters like 0.7 ft to 1 ft, it’s just not worth paddling out unless you’re desperate to get wet.

There’s a bit of a shift starting around August 2nd, but it’s still poor. The swell picks up to a whole 2 ft from the south (S) on the 2nd, but the period is a shocking 4 seconds, which is just wind chop. The combined energy bumps up to 24, but it’s still messy thanks to cross-onshore winds.

The only real pulse of energy comes in the second week. On Friday, August 7th, we see a jump to 4 ft from the ESE, with a period of 5 seconds. The combined energy finally hits triple digits at 112 (moderate wave energy). Saturday the 8th stays around 3 ft from the E, but the period is still short and the wind is cross-onshore. This is the best the entire 16-day window has to offer, but it’s still not great. The waves will be lumpy and weak, more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, honestly. After that, it fades back down into the 3 ft to 3 ft range with no real power.

So, where does that leave us? The only spot to even mention is Hobe Sound/The Refuge (Hobe-Sound). It’s a beach-and-reef setup, fairly consistent, and exposed to the NE, which is its optimum direction. The wave quality is just poor across the board. There’s no standout, no epic session hiding in the data. The water temperature is sitting at 85°, which is pretty much average for the time of year, so you won’t need a wetsuit.

Crowds are listed as "sometimes" at Hobe Sound, but with surf this marginal, I wouldn't worry about a crowd. The rare consistent spot here is just a case of "if you’re really jonesing, you might find a knee-high ripple."

It’s a blank run, plain and simple. This area is known for these flat spells, so don’t be surprised. Forecasts can change, but right now, the advice is to wax the longboard, or just stay home.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Tuesday
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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SSE
10
ESE
15
SSW
15
WSW
10
ESE
10
W
5
W
5
SSE
5
ENE
15
SW
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SSW
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SW
20
WSW
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High Tide
5:54PM0.83m
5:53AM0.80m
6:42PM0.86m
6:41AM0.83m
7:26PM0.90m
7:26AM0.85m
8:06PM0.94m
8:09AM0.88m
8:45PM0.97m
8:51AM0.91m
9:22PM0.98m
9:32AM0.92m
9:58PM0.98m
Low Tide
11:35AM0.07m
00:03AM0.22m
12:21PM0.05m
00:49AM0.20m
1:04PM0.03m
1:32AM0.18m
1:44PM0.01m
2:11AM0.15m
2:22PM0.00m
2:49AM0.12m
3:00PM0.00m
3:26AM0.09m
3:37PM0.01m
4:02AM0.06m
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Information about the Hobe Sound/The Refuge Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Hobe Sound/The Refuge provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hobe Sound/The Refuge can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hobe Sound/The Refuge surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Hobe Sound/The Refuge) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Hobe Sound/The Refuge may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Hobe Sound/The Refuge is 14 km (9 miles) from Palm City. If you plan a vacation in South Florida, look for hotels and other accommodation in Palm City. Palm City has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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