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
21.9° C
(Which is 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 Saturday (Oct 18) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Canto do Leblon in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 19) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 18) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 18th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 24th Oct)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 19th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
ESE
1
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.5
ESE
1.2
S
2.5
S
2.2
SSE
1.8
SSE
1.7
SSE
1.6
SSE
1.6
SSE
1.6
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.6
SE
1.4
SE
1.3
SE
1.6
SE
2.2
E
1.3
SE
Period(s) (?)878886999910101099988888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)421016656391021172790510474555480512320270402257232343643244
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
5
NNE
10
W
5
E
25
WSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
15
S
10
SSE
15
SSE
15
ESE
10
NE
25
ESE
20
ENE
15
ENE
25
ESE
15
ENE
10
ENE
25
ESE
15
ENE
10
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:34AM
0.90
1:19PM
0.94
1:04AM
0.98
1:37PM
0.95
1:34AM
1.03
1:54PM
0.96
2:03AM
1.05
2:11PM
0.95
2:31AM
1.05
2:28PM
0.93
2:58AM
1.03
2:45PM
0.91
3:26AM
1.00
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:27PM
0.37
6:41AM
0.12
6:56PM
0.28
7:15AM
0.10
7:24PM
0.20
7:46AM
0.10
7:51PM
0.14
8:16AM
0.13
8:19PM
0.09
8:45AM
0.17
8:47PM
0.06
9:15AM
0.22
9:16PM
0.06
9:47AM
0.28
Fri
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Sunrise--5:18--5:16--5:16--5:15--5:13--5:13--5:13
Sunset5:57--5:58--5:58--5:59--5:59--6:00--6:00--
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
heavy rain
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-11317655--3----------
Temp. °C252323232120192020201919191921211921211922
Feels °C (?)252725252318171616171718151617161618181620
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  1. weather stationWind Update Wind reports 14 km away suggest it is still onshore at Canto do Leblon (light winds from the S at Jacarepagua Airport). 0.7m 3s local chop from the SE with a 0.6m 9s swell from the S and a 0.3m 8s swell from the SE. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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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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