Canto do Leblon surf break

Canto do Leblon surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Thursday 25 Dec 2025 -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
24.5° 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 Sunday (Dec 28) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 28th Dec)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Best Surf 9AM (Wed 31st Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 31st Dec)5ft (1.6m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thu
01
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
1
3
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
E
0.5
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.4
S
0.4
S
0.3
S
0.3
S
0.4
S
1.3
S
1.6
S
1.5
S
1.2
S
1
S
Period(s) (?)777777757111011111010141816141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)9126261921212110305548363518176510211257881480305
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNW
10
SSW
15
S
5
WSW
5
S
10
SSE
5
WSW
5
SSE
10
SSE
10
WSW
10
WSW
20
SW
10
WSW
5
SSW
10
S
10
NE
5
NNE
15
SSE
5
NW
5
SSE
10
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
oncross-
off
glassoncrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
glassoncross-
off
glasson
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:44AM
0.83
6:14PM
0.85
7:50AM
0.78
7:23PM
0.81
9:33AM
0.75
9:23PM
0.79
11:04AM
0.73
11:36PM
0.84
11:59AM
0.73
12:48AM
0.93
12:39PM
0.74
1:43AM
1.01
1:12PM
0.76
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:50AM
0.15
1:23PM
0.43
1:51AM
0.20
2:26PM
0.42
3:00AM
0.25
3:34PM
0.39
4:16AM
0.29
4:40PM
0.32
5:31AM
0.31
5:41PM
0.23
6:39AM
0.32
6:36PM
0.14
7:37AM
0.32
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thu
01
Sunrise-5:05--5:07--5:07--5:07--5:09--5:09--5:09-
Sunset--6:38--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:40--6:40--6:40
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-----------1--3--43-3
Temp. °C282927252726263027262826252625252927252825
Feels °C (?)303028292927283329293027283027303030293028
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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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