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
21.5° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 6s 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 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 16th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 16th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 16th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Mon
22
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
0
3
2
0
1
1
0
3
1
0
2
1
0
3
1
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
SE
1.6
SE
1.5
SE
1.7
SE
1.3
SE
1.1
SE
1
SE
0.9
SSE
1.1
SE
2.5
E
1
ESE
1.1
E
2.3
E
1
ESE
0.9
ESE
2.1
E
0.7
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.5
ESE
Period(s) (?)131313131313121212888888888999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)128395582210896754522902553711148201280948139231788110112130121122
Wind
(km/h)
5
ENE
10
NE
20
ESE
5
NNE
15
WSW
20
SW
5
SSW
5
ESE
15
ESE
0
NE
10
NNE
20
ESE
5
ENE
5
W
15
E
10
NE
15
N
25
NE
15
NNE
20
NNW
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offon
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:47PM
0.87
11:53PM
0.64
1:16PM
0.92
12:28AM
0.76
1:40PM
0.95
12:58AM
0.88
2:00PM
0.98
1:26AM
0.97
2:18PM
0.99
1:53AM
1.04
2:35PM
0.99
2:21AM
1.07
2:51PM
0.98
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:16AM
0.28
6:27PM
0.55
5:37AM
0.20
6:43PM
0.48
6:31AM
0.11
7:07PM
0.40
7:11AM
0.05
7:32PM
0.33
7:46AM
0.02
7:58PM
0.26
8:17AM
0.01
8:24PM
0.20
8:46AM
0.03
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Mon
22
Sunrise-5:48--5:48--5:47--5:46--5:45--5:43--5:43-
Sunset--5:46--5:46--5:46--5:46--5:47--5:47--5:47
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
---1-----------------
Temp. °C212624222222222322222727252627273534283932
Feels °C (?)212623232221242322242726252727283331283632
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Rio de Janeiro

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Canto do Leblon (light winds from the WSW at Jacarepagua Airport 14 km from Canto do Leblon). 1.8m 14s groundswell from the SSE with a 1.5m 5s windswell from the E and a 0.9m 5s windswell from the ESE. 3 swells combining so expect closeout sets.

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6 km/h
WSW
Clean
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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 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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