Surf Forecasts:
Hobe Sound/The Refuge surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period, SE swell with 29 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 0.7m 5s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hobe Sound/The Refuge over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the surf outlook for Hobe Sound/The Refuge. I’ve had a good look at the forecast and, well, I’ve got to be straight with you – it’s grim. We are looking at a full 16-day stretch of poor surf conditions with no standout days. Not a single session worth paddling out for.
We kick off on Wednesday, July 8th, with a tiny 0.4m (1ft) swell from the SE at a weak 4 second period. The wind is a light cross-onshore, which won’t help, but the real issue is the complete lack of energy. The combined swell energy is only a pathetic 10 (weak). The water temp is a warm 85°F, about average for this time of year, but that’s the only nice thing to say.
Throughout the first week, the story doesn't change. We see heights bouncing between 0.2m (0.7ft) and 0.7m (2ft), all with short periods and constant cross-onshore winds. Thursday the 9th offers a rare 9-second period, but it’s paired with a 0.2m (0.7ft) swell – clean or not, you can't ride what isn't there. The energy readings stay in the low teens and twenties, which is just weak.
Moving into the second week, things get a tiny bit bigger but no better. From Wednesday July 15th through Friday the 17th, we see swell heights creep up to 0.6m (2ft) – 0.9m (3ft) from the SE, but periods remain painfully short at 4-5 seconds. The combined energy finally hits a peak of 50 (still weak) on the 17th. The winds stay moderate cross-onshore, keeping the surface choppy.
The only hint of something different is on Thursday, July 23rd, in the morning. We get a 0.4m (1ft) SSE swell with a light cross-offshore wind, which would make for clean conditions. But at that size and with combined energy of only 17, you’d be struggling to get a ride.
Honestly, these conditions look more suited to kite surfing than paddle surfing. The consistent cross-onshore wind and small, weak swell are a nightmare for a regular surfer. We’ve got two full weeks of this. Hang in there, keep an eye on the charts – forecasts can change, and it doesn’t usually stay this blank for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat night, light winds from the SSW by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ENE 10 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | ENE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 |
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 kJ | 4 | 11 | 22 | 9 | 8 | 19 | 19 | 29 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 8 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:48PM0.87m | 2:48AM0.84m | 3:53PM0.89m | 3:52AM0.85m | 5:00PM0.93m | 4:59AM0.88m | 6:03PM0.98m | 6:05AM0.93m | 7:02PM1.03m | 7:06AM0.98m | 7:57PM1.07m | 8:04AM1.02m | 8:48PM1.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:29AM-0.03m | 9:01PM0.14m | 9:29AM-0.07m | 10:05PM0.14m | 10:31AM-0.11m | 11:07PM0.11m | 11:32AM-0.15m | 00:07AM0.07m | 12:30PM-0.19m | 1:04AM0.03m | 1:27PM-0.22m | 1:59AM-0.01m | 2:21PM-0.23m | 2:53AM-0.05m | |||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | 9 | — | 1 | 7 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 10 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 6 | S 5 | SSE 5 | ENE 10 | ESE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 3 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 4 | ESE 4 | NE 9 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 9 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | SE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 8 | NE 11 | NE 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | NNE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 9 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 13 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | NE 11 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NE 9 | ESE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | E 7 | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | NE 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | — | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | S 4 | SE 4 | S 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 |
| kJ | 4 | 11 | 22 | — | 5 | 19 | 19 | 29 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 8 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 301 | 380 | 308 | 92 | 1145 | 219 | 253 | 1321 | 92 | 697 | 1769 | 253 | 301 | 308 | 301 | 697 | 281 | 308 | 308 | 894 | 127 |
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