Hobe Sound/The Refuge Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.11° N 80.14° W

Hobe Sound/The Refuge Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hobe Sound/The Refuge sea temperature is
29.6° C
0.4° 

Hobe Sound/The Refuge surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Hobe Sound/The Refuge surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, ENE swell with 35 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 0.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 5PM. 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 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 24th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hobe Sound/The Refuge over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here, and I’ve gotta level with you straight up about Hobe Sound. This isn't one of those weeks where you’re rushing to get the board waxed. The whole 16-day window from July 23rd through to August 7th is looking flat and frustrating, with nothing but poor surf conditions every single day. There is not a single standout day in the lot.

Right from Thursday the 23rd, we’re dealing with tiny swell. The energy is weak, barely registering a combined energy of just 9. Swell is out of the east at a pathetic 2ft, and with an onshore breeze, it’s messy. Friday the 24th is no better – still onshore, barely 1ft to 2ft. Saturday and Sunday the 25th and 26th offer a slight shift, with a clean offshore wind on Sunday morning, but the swell is still tiny at 1ft with a short period of 8 seconds. You could paddle around, but you won’t be surfing.

We’ve got a long stretch of nothing. The whole first week is a write-off. Into late July and early August, the swell height never cracks 3ft, and the period stays short. Even when we get a rare offshore wind, like on the 30th and 31st, the swell is barely a ripple, under 1ft. August 1st shows a slight bump to 3ft from the SSE, but the period is a shocking 4 seconds, the wind is cross-shore, and it’s still rated as poor.

Honestly, for the entire forecast window, the combined energy stays below 60, which is incredibly weak. The only positive is that the water temperature is a warm 85°, about average for this time of year. But that’s cold comfort when there’s no wave to ride.

For a beach and reef setup like Hobe Sound/The Refuge, the whole run looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer on the few days there’s a bit of breeze. It’s a blank run, plain and simple. Forecasts can change, but for now, don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
4
0.6
E
4
0.7
E
4
0.3
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
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8
0.4
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8
0.4
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8
0.4
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8
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8
0.3
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8
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8
0.2
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8
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8
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8
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8
0.2
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0.2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
7
12
19
12
35
24
20
19
19
20
20
12
11
11
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
20
ENE
15
E
15
ESE
20
E
15
SE
10
SE
15
ESE
15
SSW
15
WSW
5
S
10
WSW
10
W
10
SSW
15
SW
15
SW
15
SSE
15
WSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
4:04PM0.81m
4:04AM0.78m
5:01PM0.81m
5:00AM0.78m
5:54PM0.83m
5:53AM0.80m
6:42PM0.86m
6:41AM0.83m
7:26PM0.90m
7:26AM0.85m
8:06PM0.94m
8:09AM0.88m
8:45PM0.97m
Low Tide
9:53AM0.07m
10:23PM0.23m
10:45AM0.08m
11:15PM0.23m
11:35AM0.07m
00:03AM0.22m
12:21PM0.05m
00:49AM0.20m
1:04PM0.03m
1:32AM0.18m
1:44PM0.01m
2:11AM0.15m
2:22PM0.00m
2:49AM0.12m
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6:39
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8:14
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Temp °C
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29
28
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28
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30
29
29
32
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32
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30
29
33
31
Feels °C
31
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35
32
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31
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30
33
33
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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 16 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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