Canto do Leblon Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break this down for Canto do Leblon (Rio de Janeiro). We’ve got a solid run of surf stretching from now through the next two and a half weeks, so grab your stick and let’s get into it.

The week kicks off Monday morning with some light rain, but don’t let that put you off. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 73°, which is a nice bonus. The real story is the swell: a clean 7 ft south swell with 11-second period, and the combined energy is sitting at a healthy 924 – that’s moderate to strong, and it’s got some push. Winds are glassy, so the face will be smooth. This is the standout of the whole outlook, right here on Monday morning. Expect very good surf conditions.

Monday afternoon, the swell backs off a touch to 6 ft from the south, still glassy, still clean, and the energy drops to 632, which is still moderate. Good surf, just not as punchy as the morning.

Tuesday morning brings a smaller 4 ft south swell, but the wind goes cross-off from the NNE at 6 mph, keeping it clean. Energy is 393, so it’s still got some life. Tuesday afternoon, the swell holds around 4 ft but the wind swings onshore, making it a bit lumpy. Marginal.

Wednesday is small – 3 ft and 2 ft south swell, glassy in the morning but the energy is weak (223 and 184). Ordinary conditions, but you could still get a fun little wave if you’re patient.

Thursday through to Saturday morning, we see a slow build. Thursday morning: 3 ft with offshore wind and a 12-second period, energy 300 – clean and nice. Thursday afternoon: 3 ft, 13-second period, cross-off wind, energy 326. Friday morning: 3 ft, 14-second period, cross-off, energy 467. Friday afternoon: 3 ft, 13-second period, glassy, energy 322. Saturday morning: 2 ft, 12-second period, offshore, energy 145. All good surf conditions through this stretch, but nothing huge. Saturday afternoon falls apart with strong cross-on wind and only 2 ft – poor.

Now, Sunday the 13th gets interesting, but it’s tricky. The morning shows 8 ft of south swell with 12-second period and onshore wind. That’s a big, messy wall of water – combined energy is 1740, which is very strong. This is expert-only territory, and the wind is junk. Afternoon drops to 6 ft, still cross-on and choppy – marginal.

Monday the 14th is where the second standout lives. Monday morning: 7 ft from the SSE, 12-second period, cross-off wind, and energy at 1443 – strong, clean, and powerful. This is excellent for experienced surfers. That’s your next best window after the opening Monday.

From there, it tapers off. Tuesday the 15th through Wednesday the 16th see moderate waves (4 ft to 5 ft) but with onshore wind or cross-chop – nothing special. Thursday the 17th morning goes glassy again with a 4 ft south swell, energy 408 – that’s a decent sneaky session.

The second week gets more inconsistent. Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th bring stronger swell (5 ft to 6 ft) but with cross-on wind and a lot of energy (1007 to 1629 – very strong), but it’s choppy. Not great for a clean ride. Sunday the 20th morning cleans up with cross-off wind and 4 ft, energy 641 – good surf, but the afternoon turns poor.

Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd are small and weak, with energy dropping below 300. The run fizzles out with poor conditions on Tuesday afternoon.

Crowds are listed as “sometimes” here, and with these clean, quality windows, especially the Monday morning and Monday the 14th morning, you can expect some company. But it’s worth it.

Alright, that’s the story. Keep an eye on that first Monday and the second Monday – those are your best bets.

Rusty

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