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
25.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Monday (Mar 30) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 30th Mar)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 1st Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 9PM (Wed 1st Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Canto do Leblon over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.4
S
0.4
S
0.9
SSE
1
SE
1.1
SE
1.7
ESE
1
SE
1
ESE
1.7
E
0.9
ESE
1.3
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.7
SE
0.7
ESE
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
Period(s) (?)121111101081098887888887141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7361573330951841834121321252981142029876574813412167
Wind
(km/h)
0
E
10
SSE
5
N
5
NNE
10
SSE
10
NNE
5
NNW
10
SE
5
NNE
10
N
15
SE
5
N
5
N
15
SE
5
NW
5
NNW
15
S
10
WNW
10
WSW
20
SW
5
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoncross-
off
glassoncross-
off
glassonglasscross-
off
onglasscross-
off
onoffoffcross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:14PM
0.95
2:06AM
0.98
1:43PM
1.02
2:22AM
0.98
2:12PM
1.07
2:38AM
0.97
2:40PM
1.08
2:53AM
0.96
3:09PM
1.07
3:09AM
0.94
3:37PM
1.03
3:26AM
0.91
4:06PM
0.97
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:31PM
0.04
7:45AM
0.27
8:04PM
0.03
8:12AM
0.20
8:35PM
0.05
8:38AM
0.14
9:04PM
0.10
9:05AM
0.10
9:32PM
0.16
9:32AM
0.08
10:00PM
0.23
10:01AM
0.09
10:30PM
0.31
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Sunrise6:00--6:00--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:01--
Sunset-5:53--5:52--5:52--5:51--5:50--5:49--5:47-
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
----21-45-----------2
Temp. °C262524242423282725302927302928302926272625
Feels °C (?)272627272625312929333130323032313030282729
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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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