Canto do Leblon surf break

Canto do Leblon surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

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Canto do Leblon surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Canto do Leblon sea temperature is
24.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Canto do Leblon in the next 16 days are 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 29th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 29th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 29th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Canto do Leblon over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sun
3
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
3
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
2
2
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
10
0.4
S
10
0.4
SSW
9
0.3
ESE
7
0.4
SE
10
0.6
S
6
1.3
S
13
1.1
S
12
1.5
S
14
1.4
S
13
1.1
S
12
1
S
12
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.9
S
14
0.9
S
14
1
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
50
29
26
11
24
21
581
327
894
663
344
271
146
96
94
65
71
49
302
325
407
Wind (km/h)
5
N
10
W
15
S
5
SW
5
NE
15
SE
5
N
5
N
15
SSE
10
N
15
WSW
15
SSW
5
S
5
NW
10
SSE
10
ENE
10
N
10
SE
5
WNW
5
NW
15
SSE
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
High Tide
00:44AM0.87m
12:13PM0.86m
1:03AM0.89m
12:48PM0.94m
1:21AM0.91m
1:22PM0.99m
1:39AM0.92m
1:54PM1.02m
1:57AM0.92m
2:25PM1.03m
2:16AM0.91m
2:56PM1.01m
2:36AM0.90m
3:26PM0.98m
Low Tide
6:02AM0.41m
6:18PM0.17m
6:35AM0.31m
6:57PM0.15m
7:07AM0.23m
7:31PM0.16m
7:38AM0.15m
8:04PM0.18m
8:07AM0.09m
8:36PM0.21m
8:37AM0.06m
9:08PM0.25m
9:09AM0.05m
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:09
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:13
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5:30
5:29
5:28
5:28
5:27
5:25
5:25
2
2
Temp °C
27
28
26
25
26
26
25
29
29
27
25
25
24
25
25
24
29
28
26
30
28
27
29
27
28
28
28
29
31
30
30
27
26
27
27
26
27
31
29
28
31
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
10
0.4
S
10
0.4
SSW
9
0.3
ESE
7
0.5
S
5
0.6
S
6
1.3
S
13
1.1
S
12
1.5
S
14
1.4
S
13
1.1
S
12
1
S
12
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
6
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.9
S
14
0.9
S
14
1
S
14
Energy kJ
50
29
26
11
12
21
581
327
894
663
344
271
146
96
94
29
71
49
302
325
407
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
SE
7
0.2
SSE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.7
S
16
0.5
SE
10
0.6
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.6
S
10
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
Energy kJ
9
12
8
11
24
17
25
249
44
55
63
64
48
38
23
65
11
13
32
32
31
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
6
0.1
SE
7
0.2
E
6
0.2
S
8
0.2
E
7
0.2
SSE
10
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SE
10
0.1
SE
16
0.6
E
7
0.1
SE
15
0.5
E
7
0.1
S
13
0.3
SSE
4
0.1
SE
13
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
6
0.6
E
9
Energy kJ
4
2
2
5
4
9
5
34
10
36
8
25
4
4
7
22
21
21
19
6
56
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
3
0.3
SSE
4
0.6
SSW
5
Energy kJ
3
4
23
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
4
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
9
141
122
3
110
0
0
23
0
29
122
14
0
54
3
0
23
0
0
153
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio de Janeiro
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
4
4
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
4
2
2
3
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
6
5
5
9
7
5
7
6
5
5
7
6
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
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Information about the Canto do Leblon Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Canto do Leblon provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Canto do Leblon can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Canto do Leblon surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Canto do Leblon) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Canto do Leblon may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Canto do Leblon is 13 km (8 miles) from the city of Rio de Janeiro. If you plan a holiday in Rio de Janeiro, look for hotels and other accommodation in Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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