Hobe Sound Surf Forecast, Florida - East Coast
Florida - East Coast
Current Conditions
Poor - FairWave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
8.75s
Wind
13mph
E / Gusts 17mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Wind Swell
4.7ft @ 9sENE
Nearest Webcam
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 313-4ft
Poor - Fair6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor - FairNot the most exciting day — 2-3ft and poor - fair conditions with 14mph out of the E.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s NE|12-14mph E
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
PoorPretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor with 13mph E winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 20mph.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s ENE|13-20mph E
Forecast Charts
Hobe Sound Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Rock
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NE
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall
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.
RocksSharksRemote locationSeasonal beach restrictions for sea turtles
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Hobe Sound Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Hobe Sound?
The current wave height at Hobe Sound is 2-3ft with a 8.75s swell period. Wind is E at 13mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Hobe Sound surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Hobe Sound?
The current breaking wave height at Hobe Sound is 2-3ft, produced by a 4.7ft ENE wind swell 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.
When is the best time to surf Hobe Sound?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Hobe Sound is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 9.35s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.