Surf Forecasts:
Hobe Sound/The Refuge surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, SSE swell with 59 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 1.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hobe Sound/The Refuge over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me break it down for you. Rusty here, looking at the Hobe Sound/The Refuge stretch. This is a beach and reef setup, works best with a NE swell, and it’s a fairly consistent spot, so we’ve got hope.
Right now, the water’s sitting at 85°F, which is about average for this time of year, no surprises there.
Honestly, I gotta be straight with you—this 16-day window is a tough one. The first week and a half are pretty much a write-off. We’re looking at teeny tiny waves, mostly 0.7ft to 1ft, with a short period of 8 seconds. That’s just not enough energy to surf. The combined wave energy is weak, barely getting into double digits (12 to 22). The wind’s all over the place, and while we get some glassy or offshore moments, there’s just no swell to work with.
We have a gap from now until the end of July with nothing worth paddling out for. Then through the first few days of August, the swell has a pulse with a 5-second period—still too short and weak (energy in the 16 to 54 range). The waves are around 2ft to 3ft, but the wind is often cross-shore or onshore, and the quality is poor. This setup is honestly more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing right now, with that cross-chop and light wind ripples.
The only real standout, if you’re desperate, is the morning of Wednesday, July 29th. We’ve got a moderate offshore wind from the WSW at 15 mph, which will clean things up nicely. But the swell is only 0.7ft with 8 seconds—it’s tiny. You’ll be on a longboard or a foamie, catching knee-high dribblers. The break is exposed to the swell, and the direction is ENE, which is close to the optimum. Still, it’s not a day to get excited about.
Later, around August 8th and 9th, we see a slight bump in period to 9-10 seconds and a swell from the NE, which is more favourable. The wave height is still only 1ft to 2ft, though. The combined energy climbs to 51-69, which is still weak. The wind is cross-onshore, so it won’t be clean.
Bottom line: Nothing here is a standout. The best bet is probably the morning of July 29th for the cleanest conditions, but it’s marginal. If you’re a beginner, the tiny waves are safe, but they won’t give you much. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | N 5 | NE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
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 kJ | 12 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 10:14AM0.94m | 10:33PM0.97m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:16PM0.03m | 4:40AM0.03m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | 8:12 | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:08 | — |
mm | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | 7 | — | 2 | 15 |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 35 | 29 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 4 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 5 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | SSE 4 | S 4 | E 10 | S 4 | SSE 4 | ENE 8 | SSE 4 |
| kJ | 5 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 15 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | S 3 | — | SSE 3 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | ENE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | N 5 | NE 10 | E 7 | E 9 | ENE 9 | SE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 12 | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | N 6 | E 7 | NE 6 | — | E 8 | NNE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NE 9 | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | — | SE 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 3 | S 2 | WSW 3 | — | SSE 2 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 2 | W 3 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | W 3 | — | SSE 2 | — | — | SSE 3 | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 321 | 92 | 321 | 321 | 402 | 637 | 395 | 1252 | 395 | 395 | 413 | 321 | 321 | 547 | 894 | 321 | 384 | 1001 | 301 |
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