
Surf Forecasts:
Canto do Leblon surf forecast from 11 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 17 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 17 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, SSE swell with 680 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 13s period with S 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 (Oct 12) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. 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 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 12th Oct) | 1ft (0.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 17th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 17th Oct) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Canto do Leblon over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 75mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | S 13 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
25 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 29 | 46 | 37 | 56 | 71 | 68 | 60 | 56 | 51 | 46 | 57 | 78 | 101 | 608 | 586 | 452 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:31PM0.95m | 2:53AM1.07m | 2:48PM0.93m | 3:23AM1.02m | 3:06PM0.91m | 3:53AM0.96m | 3:27PM0.88m | 4:24AM0.89m | 3:50PM0.84m | 5:00AM0.81m | 4:19PM0.79m | 5:47AM0.72m | 4:56PM0.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:46PM0.08m | 9:14AM0.18m | 9:14PM0.06m | 9:43AM0.26m | 9:43PM0.07m | 10:13AM0.34m | 10:16PM0.11m | 10:46AM0.41m | 10:55PM0.17m | 11:30AM0.49m | 11:50PM0.25m | 12:42PM0.55m | 1:12AM0.31m | ||||||||
5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | |
— | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | |
mm | — | 3 | 2 | — | 6 | 8 | — | — | 3 | 4 | — | 9 | 15 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 6 | 23 | — | 2 | 4 |
Temp °C | 26 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 30 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
25 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 46 | 37 | 56 | 71 | 68 | 60 | 56 | 51 | 46 | 57 | 78 | 101 | 608 | 586 | 452 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | S 12 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 |
8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 21 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 13 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | S 16 | S 15 | E 7 | S 13 | WSW 4 | S 10 | S 13 | S 12 | — | — | — | — |
4 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 29 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | — | — | E 7 | — | — | — | SW 4 | W 5 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 17 | 13 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 110 | 29 | 3 | 120 | 4 | 113 | 23 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 0 | 3 | 64 | 3 | 0 | 113 | 75 | 213 | 190 | 23 |
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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.
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