Surf Forecasts:
Canto do Leblon surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, S swell with 805 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Canto do Leblon this week:
The surf forecast for Canto do Leblon over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Canto do Leblon in the next 16 days are 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Canto do Leblon over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright boys and girls, let’s be straight with you. The next couple of weeks are going to be a grind. We got tiny surf and funky winds for the most part. There’s a couple of little windows where it cleans up, but don't expect any fireworks.
Right now, the 13th is junk – onshore breeze, ankle-biters. The 14th, Monday, we see a little bump in size, but it’s still pretty weak. The morning is glassy though, with a slight offshore touch. That’s about as good as it’ll get for a bit.
From the 15th through the 18th, we’re stuck with cross-shore winds and weak, short-period swell. The energy picks up a bit on the 16th and 17th – we’re talking combined energy of 445 and 611 in brackets – but it’s messy and the period is too short to do anything with it. You’re looking at waist-high mush.
Here’s the one window that stands out: the 20th, Sunday morning. Calm winds, glassy water, and a clean 3ft of ESE swell at 8 seconds. It’s not big, but it’s clean. Get the log out. The 21st Monday morning also has a light offshore wind and clean lines, though it’s a bit smaller at 3ft.
After that, it fades again. The 22nd morning is clean too, but the swell is dropping. Then we get into a few days of small, choppy, onshore junk. The 25th Friday morning has a bit more size and a longer period from the S at 12 seconds, but it’s cross-shore and not clean.
The 27th and 28th are looking like a washout – tiny waves, poor winds, and low energy. Overall, there’s no standout here. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal, around 73°, nothing crazy.
So, if you’re keen, the 20th and 21st mornings are your best bet. Otherwise, it looks like a slow stretch. Forecasts can change, but right now, don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 7 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 12 | S 9 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 18 | 88 | 130 | 99 | 147 | 100 | 86 | 96 | 106 | 260 | 156 | 541 | 290 | 320 | 566 | 335 | 229 | 160 | 348 | 164 | 549 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:28PM0.94m | 3:40AM1.05m | 3:44PM0.91m | 4:11AM0.98m | 4:02PM0.88m | 4:43AM0.90m | 4:22PM0.83m | 5:18AM0.80m | 4:44PM0.78m | 6:04AM0.71m | 5:12PM0.71m | 11:13AM0.68m | 5:53PM0.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:45AM0.09m | 9:44PM0.14m | 10:13AM0.19m | 10:13PM0.14m | 10:41AM0.28m | 10:43PM0.16m | 11:11AM0.38m | 11:20PM0.21m | 11:50AM0.47m | 00:11AM0.27m | 1:00PM0.56m | 1:35AM0.33m | 3:00PM0.59m | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — |
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mm | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 7 | — | 3 | 28 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 20 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 7 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 10 | SSE 12 | S 9 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | S 9 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 13 | 88 | 130 | 99 | 147 | 100 | 86 | 93 | 106 | 147 | 156 | 541 | 290 | 320 | 566 | 335 | 229 | 134 | 127 | 64 | 240 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SE 8 | S 14 | S 13 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | SE 5 | SE 6 | — | S 10 | S 10 | S 14 | S 9 |
| kJ | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 54 | 71 | 84 | 96 | 60 | 32 | 117 | 5 | 97 | 268 | 25 | 46 | — | 128 | 70 | 16 | 27 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SSW 9 | S 15 | S 13 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 12 | — | SE 12 | SE 8 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — | S 15 | SSE 12 | S 13 |
| kJ | 13 | 29 | 4 | 31 | 18 | 7 | 21 | 26 | — | 6 | 54 | 25 | 49 | 23 | 17 | — | — | — | 4 | 14 | 28 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 8 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | S 10 | — | — | — | — | E 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 37 | 24 | — | — | — | — | 260 | — | — | — | — | 81 | 51 | 107 | 160 | 348 | 164 | 549 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 113 | 54 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 113 | 141 | 122 | 113 | 113 | 130 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 3 | 153 | 23 | 3 | 166 | 3 |
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