Surf Forecasts:
Hobe Sound/The Refuge surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, NE swell with 184 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hobe Sound/The Refuge this week:
The surf forecast for Hobe Sound/The Refuge over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hobe Sound/The Refuge in the next 16 days are 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11PM. 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 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hobe Sound/The Refuge over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this one is a tough pill to swallow. We’re looking at the next 16 days for Hobe Sound/The Refuge, and honestly, the surf is almost non-existent for the majority of it. There’s a long, flat spell stretching from the start on Tuesday, September 8th, all the way through to the end of the week. You’re looking at tiny, weak waves with poor conditions, so don’t bother paddling out.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Saturday, September 19th. That morning it’s still pretty ordinary, but by the afternoon, we finally get something that’s just barely surfable. The swell is a tiny 2 ft from the NNE with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is a weak 57 (57), so don’t expect any power. The real highlight here is the wind – it’s glassy, with a slight air and a 3 mph breeze from the east. That’s going to keep the surface clean as a whistle. It’s not going to be a world-class day, but after a two-week drought, a clean, rippable wave is a welcome sight.
Then Sunday, September 20th, looks a touch better. The early morning session offers the best of the whole outlook. The swell is still small at 2 ft from the NNE, but the combined energy bumps up to 65 (65). The wind swings to a light SSW at 3 mph, giving us a clean, cross-off breeze. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so it’s comfortable. It’s a small, clean wave for the intermediate crowd. Keep in mind, this spot is fairly consistent, but it can get crowded, so expect some company in the lineup. The swell direction is NNE, which is a bit off the optimum NE, but it still works.
After that brief window, it’s back to the grind. The following week is a write-off with onshore winds and tiny, jumbled energy. If you’ve been waiting for a wave, the 19th and 20th are your only real shots. The rest of the 16 days is a total bust.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon night, min 27°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 10 | NE 6 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | E 9 | ENE 9 |
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 kJ | 7 | 29 | 30 | 41 | 117 | 132 | 180 | 114 | 79 | 48 | 22 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:50AM1.10m | 6:30PM1.15m | 6:47AM1.16m | 7:18PM1.19m | 7:39AM1.21m | 8:02PM1.21m | 8:26AM1.24m | 8:44PM1.21m | 9:11AM1.24m | 9:24PM1.19m | 9:53AM1.22m | 10:03PM1.15m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:44PM0.20m | 12:10PM0.05m | 00:38AM0.13m | 1:02PM0.03m | 1:27AM0.06m | 1:51PM0.04m | 2:13AM0.02m | 2:36PM0.06m | 2:56AM0.01m | 3:20PM0.09m | 3:39AM0.02m | 4:03PM0.15m | 4:21AM0.06m | ||||||
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 | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — |
 | 7:34 | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — |
mm | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | 8 | 4 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | ESE 9 | E 8 | S 4 | S 6 |
| kJ | 2 | 29 | 30 | 41 | 117 | 132 | 180 | 114 | 79 | 48 | 22 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 19 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | S 3 | NNE 8 | NE 10 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 8 | NE 10 | NNE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 7 | 1 | 12 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | E 8 | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 6 | NE 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 3 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 395 | 92 | 100 | 130 | 700 | 700 | 308 | 184 | 359 | 29 | 89 | 92 | 308 | 1001 | 1585 | 308 | 244 | 1004 | 184 |
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