Canto do Leblon surf break

Canto do Leblon surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Thursday 29 Jan 2026 -03
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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
27.3° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Canto do Leblon this week:

The surf forecast for Canto do Leblon over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 30) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 13s 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 12 days are 0.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 01) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 05) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 30th Jan)1ft (0.3m) 13s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 30th Jan)1ft (0.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sun 1st Feb)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Canto do Leblon over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.3
S
0.4
S
0.4
S
0.4
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.6
S
0.4
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.6
S
Period(s) (?)7777121110151514131312121211111111106
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)35432616263834911741542321352081521091028846232024
Wind
(km/h)
10
SE
5
NNW
5
N
10
SSE
5
NNW
5
N
15
SSW
10
NNE
5
N
10
SSE
15
N
5
SW
10
SSE
5
N
0
ESE
15
SSE
5
NNE
0
S
5
SW
10
N
0
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onoffglassonoffglasscross-
on
cross-
off
offoncross-
off
glassoncross-
off
glassonglassglasscrossoffglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:59AM
0.99
1:15PM
0.75
2:37AM
1.04
1:44PM
0.83
3:09AM
1.04
2:13PM
0.92
3:36AM
1.02
2:42PM
0.99
3:58AM
0.99
3:12PM
1.04
4:16AM
0.95
3:43PM
1.05
4:33AM
0.91
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:30PM
0.14
7:39AM
0.40
7:24PM
0.04
8:16AM
0.38
8:10PM
-0.04
8:48AM
0.36
8:51PM
-0.08
9:16AM
0.35
9:29PM
-0.08
9:43AM
0.33
10:03PM
-0.04
10:09AM
0.30
10:35PM
0.03
10:37AM
0.28
Thu
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Sunrise--5:30--5:31--5:31--5:33--5:33--5:33--5:35
Sunset6:40--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:38--6:38--6:37--
thunderstorm
rain showers
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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rain showers
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Rain (mm)
11-10--1---14112-1-1832
Temp. °C272627262428262530302426262527262526242425
Feels °C (?)292929292829272833322628282830282930282830
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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 12 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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