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
24.1° 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 Saturday (May 09) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. 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 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 9th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 12th May)8ft (2.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 12th May)8ft (2.4m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 33°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Fri
15
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
3
2
3
4
3
4
4
2
2
2
1
2
4
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
13
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.8
ESE
8
0.5
S
12
0.9
SSW
10
2.5
SSW
8
1.5
S
16
2.2
S
15
2.4
S
16
2.3
S
15
2.4
S
15
2.4
S
14
2
S
14
1.8
S
13
1.4
S
13
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
12
1
S
11
1.8
S
16
1.7
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
82
142
126
76
72
191
759
1177
2255
2753
2334
2407
2375
1537
1124
620
407
330
246
1531
1159
Wind (km/h)
10
N
15
N
10
NNW
5
W
15
WSW
25
WSW
25
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
5
SSW
5
SW
10
ESE
10
NE
5
N
10
SE
5
WSW
5
NNE
10
SE
5
WNW
5
N
10
ESE
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
6:27AM0.72m
10:30PM0.79m
8:34AM0.71m
11:22PM0.86m
10:44AM0.78m
00:03AM0.91m
11:41AM0.87m
00:38AM0.94m
12:27PM0.96m
1:08AM0.94m
1:11PM1.03m
1:35AM0.92m
1:54PM1.08m
Low Tide
2:11AM0.51m
2:33PM0.26m
3:27AM0.48m
3:45PM0.22m
4:32AM0.42m
4:49PM0.17m
5:26AM0.34m
5:45PM0.12m
6:12AM0.26m
6:37PM0.09m
6:54AM0.18m
7:26PM0.09m
7:35AM0.11m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:15
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:18
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:22
5:22
5:21
5:21
5:20
5:20
5:19
12
4
2
Temp °C
27
33
33
28
24
23
21
20
21
20
21
22
21
23
23
22
24
24
23
27
26
27
32
32
29
26
22
20
20
21
20
22
21
19
24
24
25
26
26
26
29
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
7
0.6
S
14
0.6
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
8
0.9
SSW
10
1.6
S
8
1.5
S
16
2.2
S
15
2.4
S
16
2.3
S
15
2.4
S
15
2.4
S
14
2
S
14
1.8
S
13
1.4
S
13
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
12
1
S
11
1.8
S
16
1.7
S
14
Energy kJ
56
142
45
69
36
191
316
1177
2255
2753
2334
2407
2375
1537
1124
620
407
330
246
1531
1159
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
13
0.6
ESE
7
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
ESE
8
0.6
S
20
1.2
S
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
4
0.3
ESE
4
0.2
ESE
4
0.6
S
14
0.3
E
8
0.2
ESE
13
Energy kJ
82
40
126
76
72
38
268
173
14
14
15
15
8
8
8
3
4
2
132
12
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
16
0.3
S
15
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
18
0.3
SW
4
0.1
S
23
0.4
SSE
12
0.6
S
10
0.1
SE
16
0.3
SE
15
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
SSE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.2
ESE
8
0.5
S
18
0.2
ESE
13
0.2
ESE
13
Energy kJ
21
39
7
6
3
10
52
75
10
36
21
20
19
7
7
167
18
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
3
0.7
WSW
5
0.6
SW
5
2.5
SSW
8
0.7
E
4
Energy kJ
1
22
22
759
18
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
2
2
2
2
4
4
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
29
122
113
122
190
31
0
36
0
0
54
0
0
48
0
0
36
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio de Janeiro
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
1
1
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
4
4
9
9
5
4
5
9
9
9
5
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
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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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