Surf Forecasts:
Canto do Leblon surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, SSW swell with 741 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with SE 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Canto do Leblon over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s break down what’s coming for Canto do Leblon over the next couple weeks. Right off the bat, Wednesday the 8th is a total dud – cross-on breeze, weak energy readings around 290-339 (moderate combined swell energy), and just poor conditions. Leave the stick at home.
Thursday the 9th, though, that’s a beauty. The morning turns glassy with a clean 3ft swell from the S, running at a 10-second interval. Combined energy is about 298 (moderate), wind is off the NNE at only 3 mph, and it’s crystal clear. Water temp is a comfy 73°, a degree or so warmer than normal – you’ll be fine in a spring suit. That morning session is a real standout.
Friday the 10th morning serves up a clean 2ft swell from the SE with a long 14-second period and a light cross-off breeze. Combined energy sits around 287 (moderate), but that swell direction lines up perfect with this spot, so the waves will have shape and power. Saturday the 11th morning is similar: 3ft SE swell, 13-second period, cross-off NW wind, and combined energy of 460 (moderate to strong). Clean again. Sunday the 12th keeps the run going with a 3ft SE swell, a gentle cross-off NE breeze, combined energy around 283 (moderate) in the morning, and dropping to glassy 3ft in the afternoon.
Monday the 13th is my top pick. Morning brings 4ft from the S at 12 seconds, combined energy of 583 (strong – you’ll feel that power), and it’s glassy with light rain. That’s the best combo of size, energy, and clean conditions in the whole forecast.
Tuesday the 14th and Wednesday the 15th slide back into marginal or poor conditions with onshore junk and combined energy in the 270-450 range (moderate). Thursday the 16th morning is clean with a 3ft SSE swell and 11-second period (energy 432 – moderate to strong), but the afternoon gets wrecked by east wind. Friday the 17th morning is clean, but the real gem that day is the afternoon: 4ft SSE swell, 13-second period, combined energy of 605 (strong), and a light cross-off NE breeze. That’s a standout.
Saturday the 18th keeps the quality: morning offshore N wind at 9 mph with 4ft SSE swell, 12-second period, and combined energy of 474 (moderate to strong), then the afternoon goes glassy with a 4ft SSE swell. Sunday the 19th morning has a clean 4ft SE swell with offshore N wind (energy 304 – moderate).
Into the second week, Monday the 20th morning offers a clean 4ft ESE swell – short period at 7 seconds, combined energy 372 (moderate to strong), so a bit of a windswell feel but fun if you’re sharp. Tuesday the 21st morning hits with a 6ft swell from the E, 7-second period, combined energy 488 (moderate to strong) – getting thumpy, better for experienced crew. Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd mornings are just ordinary.
Best bets? Monday the 13th morning for that glassy, strong S swell, and Friday the 17th afternoon for size, period, and clean conditions. Thursday the 9th morning is also a solid small-wave session.
Canto do Leblon can get crowded when it’s good – it’s a steady spot that pulls a crew, so expect company on the better days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 327 | 182 | 160 | 161 | 235 | 164 | 203 | 272 | 331 | 245 | 382 | 301 | 255 | 266 | 344 | 555 | 322 | 394 | 299 | 264 | 293 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | on | cross |
High Tide | 9:24PM0.71m | 10:38AM0.81m | 11:10PM0.70m | 12:19PM0.89m | 00:12AM0.70m | 1:23PM0.97m | 00:55AM0.73m | 2:15PM1.04m | 1:30AM0.77m | 3:01PM1.06m | 2:01AM0.83m | 3:41PM1.04m | 2:33AM0.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:32PM0.30m | 3:57AM0.33m | 4:50PM0.33m | 5:04AM0.26m | 6:07PM0.34m | 6:06AM0.17m | 7:12PM0.34m | 7:03AM0.08m | 8:05PM0.35m | 7:54AM-0.00m | 8:48PM0.36m | 8:42AM-0.06m | 9:25PM0.39m | ||||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSE 10 | S 8 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 |
| kJ | 115 | 182 | 90 | 161 | 235 | 164 | 203 | 272 | 331 | 245 | 382 | 301 | 255 | 266 | 344 | 555 | 322 | 394 | 299 | 264 | 293 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSW 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SE 11 | SSW 5 | SSW 7 | S 10 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | S 6 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 |
| kJ | 171 | 83 | 160 | 84 | 80 | 50 | 83 | 56 | 48 | 117 | 5 | 9 | 149 | 144 | 91 | 43 | 38 | 68 | 58 | 55 | 47 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 17 | S 13 | S 16 | SE 14 | S 18 | S 13 | S 16 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | S 18 | S 21 | SSE 14 | E 5 | S 17 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | SSW 8 |
| kJ | 53 | 47 | 53 | 53 | 5 | 51 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 5 | 24 | 36 | 61 | 13 | 86 | 30 | 17 | 4 | 11 | 23 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | ENE 3 | E 3 | SSW 8 | WSW 4 | — | — | ENE 3 | ESE 4 | — | SSW 5 | — | SSW 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 327 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 86 | 16 | — | — | 4 | 3 | — | 27 | — | 107 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 113 | 122 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 122 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 29 | 113 | 141 | 130 | 3 |
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