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Hobe Sound/The Refuge Surf Forecast
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Hobe Sound/The Refuge surf Forecast / Florida – South / USA
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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 (Apr 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hobe Sound/The Refuge in the next 12 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Monday (Apr 29) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 30th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 1st May) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 28th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hobe Sound/The Refuge over the next 12 days.
Fri 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wed 08 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 68 | 88 | 187 | 188 | 672 | 491 | 385 | 297 | 223 | 330 | 215 | 236 | 258 | 234 | 171 | 145 | 120 | 77 | 55 | 29 | 21 | 31 | 34 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 21 | 126 | 90 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:32PM 0.96 | 10:30AM 0.86 | 11:16PM 0.94 | 11:15AM 0.84 | 12:04AM 0.91 | 12:06PM 0.82 | 12:57AM 0.89 | 1:07PM 0.82 | 1:55AM 0.88 | 2:16PM 0.84 | 2:57AM 0.89 | 3:26PM 0.87 | 3:58AM 0.92 | 4:34PM 0.94 | 4:57AM 0.96 | 5:36PM 1.01 | 5:52AM 1.00 | 6:32PM 1.08 | 6:43AM 1.04 | 7:25PM 1.13 | 7:33AM 1.05 | 8:14PM 1.15 | 8:21AM 1.05 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:00PM -0.05 | 4:30AM 0.14 | 4:42PM -0.03 | 5:14AM 0.16 | 5:29PM 0.00 | 6:06AM 0.18 | 6:25PM 0.03 | 7:07AM 0.18 | 7:31PM 0.06 | 8:15AM 0.15 | 8:41PM 0.07 | 9:22AM 0.09 | 9:49PM 0.05 | 10:23AM 0.02 | 10:51PM 0.02 | 11:19AM -0.07 | 11:48PM -0.01 | 12:12PM -0.15 | 12:41AM -0.03 | 1:02PM -0.21 | 1:31AM -0.05 | 1:50PM -0.23 | 2:20AM -0.04 | |||||||||||||
Fri 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wed 08 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 |
| Sunset | 7:51 | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:53 | - | - | 7:53 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 5 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Tue 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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