Canto do Leblon surf break

Canto do Leblon surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Thursday 19 Mar 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
26.4° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 20) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 20th Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 25th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 9PM (Wed 25th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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 Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.7
SE
0.7
SE
0.6
SSE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
0.4
SE
0.6
SE
0.7
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.8
ESE
1.6
E
1
E
Period(s) (?)99999988101099889977977
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)12799999694757447747753494525647075338822086
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSE
5
ENE
5
SSW
10
SSE
10
NE
0
ENE
15
SE
10
NE
5
ENE
15
ESE
15
ENE
10
E
15
ESE
5
NE
5
NNE
10
SSE
5
WNW
5
NE
15
SE
5
N
5
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
off
glassoncross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
onglasscross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:24AM
1.00
3:23PM
1.13
3:42AM
0.95
3:57PM
1.09
4:01AM
0.89
4:34PM
1.01
4:21AM
0.83
5:17PM
0.90
4:43AM
0.77
6:11PM
0.78
5:05AM
0.71
11:33PM
0.77
5:29AM
0.65
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:30PM
-0.04
9:37AM
0.12
10:08PM
0.05
10:09AM
0.12
10:47PM
0.17
10:43AM
0.13
11:29PM
0.32
11:22AM
0.17
12:20AM
0.47
12:13PM
0.22
1:36AM
0.59
1:37PM
0.28
3:39AM
0.64
Thu
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Sunrise--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58
Sunset6:05--6:04--6:02--6:01--6:00--6:00--5:59--
cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--2-------------2-12-
Temp. °C252425252425262426262426262427282728292728
Feels °C (?)272729262627282627272627272628323130303029
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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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