Florida - East Coast
Morning kicks off with 1-2ft on NE swell at 5s.
Morning kicks off with 1-2ft on NE swell at 5s.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Hobe Sound for the cleanest windows.
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on ENE swell at 6s with 14mph ESE winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with light winds out of the SSW. Expect the wind to bump up to around 9mph by PM.
Sat, Sep 5: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with light winds out of the S. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 10mph.
Sun, Sep 6: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with light winds out of the SW.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Morning kicks off with 0-1ft on ENE swell at 8s.
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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 1-2ft with a 5.1s swell period. Wind is SE at 13mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Hobe Sound is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.6ft NE wind swell swell at 5s, a 1ft ENE secondary swell at 9s. 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 Tuesday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 1ft waves, a 8.1s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
