Canto do Leblon Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s have a look at what’s coming up over the next couple of weeks here at Canto do Leblon.

Honestly, I’ve gotta be straight with you – the first several days are pretty flat and messy. The water’s sitting at 73°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s something. But from Wednesday afternoon through the weekend, we’re looking at weak, short-period ESE swell, mostly under 3ft, with cross-onshore winds and poor conditions. The combined wave energy is barely registering (43 to 76), so it’s not really worth paddling out for. Thursday morning the 20th goes glassy, but the swell is tiny – 2ft – so still no go.

It’s not until Monday the 24th that we start to see a pulse of energy. That morning, a south swell builds to 6ft, period up to 13 seconds, and the combined energy climbs to 962 – moderate. It’s still a bit messy with light rain and cross-shore wind, but it’s a step in the right direction. By Monday afternoon, that swell jumps to 8ft, 14-second period, and the energy hits 2107 – that’s strong. Unfortunately, the wind goes cross-onshore, so the quality’s not there yet.

Now, the standout – and I mean the real standout – is Tuesday morning, the 25th. We’ve got a solid 7ft south swell, 15-second period, which is long-period groundswell with proper power. The combined energy is 2105, so there’s plenty of push. The wind is light cross-off from the northeast, and the surf is clean. That’s a big one – this is for experienced surfers only, ’cause 7ft of long-period south swell will have some punch. Canto do Leblon is a beach and point setup, and that long period groundswell will be best handling the point rather than the beach.

Wednesday morning the 26th is also a nice window – 5ft south swell, 13-second period, glassy conditions. The energy is 673, moderate, and it’ll be clean. That’s a solid option for intermediate surfers who want a more manageable day.

After that, the swell drops off. Thursday and Friday the 27th and 28th see smaller, cleaner waves but nothing special. The 27th morning has 3ft south swell with cross-off wind, but it’s pretty ordinary. From Saturday the 29th onward, it’s back to tiny, weak surf – barely 2ft or less, combined energy under 100, and winds that are all over the place. The final few days into September show some increase in swell size, but still with short periods and poor wind, so it’s not a goer.

So, if you’re keen, aim for Tuesday morning, the 25th – that’s the best we’ve got. Clean, powerful, and for the experienced crew. Wednesday morning the 26th is a close second if you want something a bit more chilled.

Rusty.

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