Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Hobe Sound, Florida - East Coast. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sat, May 16: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Aim for the middle of the day — 2-3ft on NNE swell at 7s with strong ESE wind at 17mph.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 2-3ft waves and poor - fair conditions with 11mph from the E.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor - fair with 14mph E winds.
Tue, May 19: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 3-4ft and poor - fair with 12mph E winds.
Wed, May 20: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 3-4ft and poor - fair with 8mph from the ESE. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 12mph.
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Hobe Sound is the southernmost surf spot not blocked by the Bahamas to the east, giving it a unique swell window. Located within the Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge on Jupiter Island, it fronts 3.5 miles of undeveloped beach — the most wild and secluded in South Florida. Mostly left-hand breaks link up and continue down the beach. One of the most productive sea turtle nesting areas in the Southeast.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Hobe Sound is 2-3ft with a 7.25s swell period. Wind is ESE at 14mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Hobe Sound is 2-3ft, produced by a 1ft NNE primary swell at 7s, a 0.7ft E secondary swell at 8s, a 0.5ft ENE tertiary swell at 12s, a 2ft E wind swell swell at 4s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Hobe Sound is Wednesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 5s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Hobe Sound works best with a NE swell and W winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Hobe Sound. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Hobe Sound is a beach with a rock bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Hobe Sound is the southernmost surf spot not blocked by the Bahamas to the east, giving it a unique swell window. Located within the Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge on Jupiter Island, it fronts 3.5 miles of undeveloped beach — the most wild and secluded in South Florida. Mostly left-hand breaks link up and continue down the beach. One of the most productive sea turtle nesting areas in the Southeast.
The prime season at Hobe Sound is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Hobe Sound include rocks, sharks, remote location, seasonal beach restrictions for sea turtles. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Hobe Sound forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
