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Hobe Sound/The Refuge Surf Forecast
/ Florida – South (39 breaks) / Florida (155 breaks) /
Hobe Sound/The Refuge surfForecast / Florida – South / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 20 Jan 2025 EST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hobe Sound/The Refuge this week:
The surf forecast for Hobe Sound/The Refuge over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 21) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hobe Sound/The Refuge in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 22) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 23) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 21st Jan) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 22nd Jan) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 22nd Jan) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hobe Sound/The Refuge over the next 12 days.
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| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 229 | 150 | 33 | 39 | 178 | 1965 | 1117 | 794 | 587 | 519 | 540 | 388 | 267 | 365 | 349 | 243 | 198 | 102 | 173 | 156 | 109 | 73 | 45 | 27 | 21 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 52 | 74 | 62 | 82 | 294 | 357 | 362 | 241 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:24AM 0.73 | 12:28PM 0.72 | 1:15AM 0.71 | 1:17PM 0.68 | 2:12AM 0.70 | 2:13PM 0.67 | 3:14AM 0.71 | 3:13PM 0.67 | 4:15AM 0.74 | 4:13PM 0.70 | 5:11AM 0.79 | 5:09PM 0.74 | 6:01AM 0.85 | 6:01PM 0.79 | 6:47AM 0.90 | 6:50PM 0.85 | 7:30AM 0.95 | 7:37PM 0.89 | 8:12AM 0.98 | 8:25PM 0.93 | 8:53AM 0.99 | 9:13PM 0.95 | 9:35AM 0.98 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:23PM 0.03 | 6:46AM 0.15 | 7:12PM 0.05 | 7:40AM 0.17 | 8:05PM 0.05 | 8:38AM 0.19 | 9:00PM 0.04 | 9:34AM 0.18 | 9:54PM 0.01 | 10:27AM 0.15 | 10:45PM -0.04 | 11:17AM 0.12 | 11:33PM -0.10 | 12:04PM 0.06 | 12:18AM -0.16 | 12:49PM 0.01 | 1:03AM -0.20 | 1:33PM -0.05 | 1:48AM -0.22 | 2:16PM -0.11 | 2:33AM -0.21 | 3:01PM -0.16 | 3:20AM -0.18 | |||||||||||||
Mon 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Sat 01 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 |
| Sunset | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | - | - | 3 | 3 | - | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the N by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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