
Surf Forecasts:
Canto do Leblon surf forecast from 2 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 3 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 3 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, S swell with 379 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 2 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with SSE swell.
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 Friday (Oct 02) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 03) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Oct 05) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 2nd Oct) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sat 3rd Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 3rd Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Canto do Leblon over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 71mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun night, min 21°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | Sunday 4 | Monday 5 | Tuesday 6 | Wednesday 7 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 6 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 | E 7 | SSE 11 | S 11 | ESE 8 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 9 |
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35 | 88 | 177 | 94 | 277 | 372 | 200 | 251 | 235 | 279 | 128 | 86 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 69 | 40 | 35 | 142 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:49AM0.80m | 4:52PM0.72m | 10:51AM0.76m | 5:27PM0.66m | 11:54AM0.85m | 6:58PM0.60m | 12:33PM0.91m | 11:47PM0.72m | 1:03PM0.95m | 00:21AM0.84m | 1:26PM0.97m | 00:52AM0.95m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:52PM0.21m | 1:11PM0.56m | 1:13AM0.27m | 2:59PM0.61m | 2:57AM0.28m | 4:54PM0.58m | 8:59PM0.59m | 4:30AM0.22m | 5:49PM0.51m | 5:38AM0.15m | 6:23PM0.43m | 6:27AM0.08m | 6:53PM0.35m | ||||||
— | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | 2 | 4 | 14 | 23 | 19 | 8 | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 7 | — | 4 | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 6 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 12 | SSE 11 | ESE 8 | S 9 |
35 | 88 | 177 | 94 | 277 | 372 | 200 | 251 | 235 | 74 | 69 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 38 | 69 | 40 | 22 | 142 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | S 10 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | S 12 | S 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 10 | ESE 7 |
7 | 35 | 47 | 48 | 39 | 28 | 23 | 64 | 68 | 183 | 128 | 86 | 36 | 75 | 85 | 24 | 22 | 35 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | SSW 5 | E 7 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | S 14 | SE 10 | — | — | — | SSE 13 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 5 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 17 |
4 | 7 | 3 | 39 | 26 | 18 | 9 | 94 | 4 | — | — | — | 32 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 18 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 5 | — | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 54 | — | 51 | 78 | 211 | 138 | 279 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 113 | 141 | 153 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 29 | 113 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 122 | 15 |
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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.
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