Canto do Leblon surf break

Canto do Leblon surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Monday 12 Jan 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
26.5° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Canto do Leblon in the next 12 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) 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 0.3m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jan 19) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 13th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 15th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 15th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Canto do Leblon over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Mon
19
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
E
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
1.2
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.9
ESE
1.4
E
1.3
E
0.9
ESE
1.8
E
1.3
E
1
ESE
1.6
E
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
2
E
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
1
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.6
ESE
Period(s) (?)777777777777777778888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)303787615361781981627431515483226535941879881245242
Wind
(km/h)
5
W
5
E
15
ESE
5
W
5
E
20
E
5
NW
10
ENE
20
ENE
5
NNE
10
ENE
10
E
5
NNE
5
NNE
15
E
10
NE
5
N
15
E
10
NNW
10
W
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
glasscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:29PM
0.72
11:00AM
0.66
12:35AM
0.79
12:07PM
0.69
1:21AM
0.86
12:52PM
0.74
1:59AM
0.92
1:27PM
0.79
2:32AM
0.97
1:57PM
0.86
3:03AM
1.00
2:24PM
0.92
3:30AM
1.01
2:51PM
0.97
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:35AM
0.48
4:55PM
0.31
5:52AM
0.46
5:57PM
0.24
6:50AM
0.41
6:49PM
0.16
7:34AM
0.37
7:33PM
0.09
8:11AM
0.33
8:14PM
0.02
8:45AM
0.30
8:53PM
-0.02
9:19AM
0.28
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Mon
19
Sunrise-5:18--5:18--5:20--5:20--5:20--5:22--5:22-
Sunset--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:43
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clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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Rain (mm)
--------3--31----3---
Temp. °C282929272930283027242927242828253130262627
Feels °C (?)302931322931313027272929272929263331292828
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The above surf forecast table for Canto do Leblon provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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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