Hobe Sound/The Refuge surf break

Hobe Sound/The Refuge surfForecast / Florida – South / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 15 Nov 2025 EST
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Hobe Sound/The Refuge surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hobe Sound/The Refuge sea temperature is
26.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hobe Sound/The Refuge this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Hobe Sound/The Refuge in the next 12 days are 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 18) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 16) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 18th Nov)3ft (0.9m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hobe Sound/The Refuge over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Fri
21
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
NNE
0.5
NE
0.5
NE
0.4
NE
0.2
NNE
0.2
NNE
0.2
E
0.2
ENE
0.2
ENE
0.2
ENE
0.5
NNE
0.8
NNE
1.2
E
1
E
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.9
E
0.9
E
1
E
1.1
ESE
1.1
ESE
Period(s) (?)444498815141478555445555
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1799587102118192680835936273135466662
Wind
(km/h)
15
NE
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
S
15
WSW
15
W
15
WNW
10
WNW
10
NE
5
E
5
NNE
10
ENE
15
E
15
ESE
20
E
15
E
25
E
20
E
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
ononcrosscross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
on
glasscrosscross-
on
ononononononononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:59AM
1.05
4:10PM
1.02
4:49AM
1.07
4:54PM
1.02
5:32AM
1.09
5:35PM
1.02
6:11AM
1.10
6:14PM
1.02
6:49AM
1.10
6:51PM
1.01
7:26AM
1.10
7:28PM
1.00
8:03AM
1.08
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:15AM
0.27
10:35PM
0.15
11:01AM
0.26
11:16PM
0.13
11:43AM
0.25
11:54PM
0.11
12:21PM
0.24
12:31AM
0.10
12:58PM
0.24
1:06AM
0.10
1:34PM
0.24
1:42AM
0.11
2:09PM
0.26
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Fri
21
Sunrise-6:39--6:41--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:43-
Sunset--5:29--5:29--5:28--5:28--5:28--5:27--5:27
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--------------1------
Temp. °C242424232425222323232424242525242424242525
Feels °C (?)212323222222202323242525252524242223232424
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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 12 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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