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Hobe Sound/The Refuge Surf Forecast
/ Florida – South (39 breaks) / Florida (155 breaks) /
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Hobe Sound/The Refuge surfForecast / Florida – South / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 13 Dec 2025 ESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
25.2° 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 15) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 14) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 15th Dec) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hobe Sound/The Refuge over the next 12 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun morning, strong winds from the NE by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 21 | 44 | 19 | 7 | 193 | 1617 | 1057 | 678 | 646 | 457 | 274 | 154 | 98 | 83 | 92 | 55 | 45 | 45 | 103 | 80 | 58 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross- on | on | on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 3:21AM 0.89 | 3:24PM 0.85 | 4:13AM 0.90 | 4:13PM 0.85 | 5:00AM 0.92 | 5:00PM 0.85 | 5:43AM 0.93 | 5:43PM 0.86 | 6:24AM 0.95 | 6:25PM 0.87 | 7:05AM 0.96 | 7:05PM 0.87 | 7:44AM 0.96 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:11PM 0.09 | 9:39AM 0.22 | 9:58PM 0.08 | 10:27AM 0.22 | 10:42PM 0.06 | 11:12AM 0.20 | 11:24PM 0.05 | 11:53AM 0.18 | 12:04AM 0.03 | 12:33PM 0.17 | 12:43AM 0.01 | 1:11PM 0.16 | 1:20AM -0.00 | ||||||||||
Sat 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | ||
| Sunset | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 22 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | ||
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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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