Florida - East Coast
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and poor conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 9mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 10mph by PM.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2ft waves on NNE swell at 7s and calm winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 11mph from the ESE and dropping conditions to poor.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on NE swell at 7s with light SSE winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 12mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly poor with light SSE winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 10mph by PM.
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 0-1ft with a 8.55s swell period. Wind is ENE at 10mph and 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 0-1ft, produced by a 0.9ft ENE primary swell at 9s, a 0.2ft ESE secondary swell at 3s, a 0.3ft NNE wind swell swell at 1s. 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 Thursday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 2ft waves, a 7.3s 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
