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
24.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Monday (Apr 27) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s 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 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 27th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 29th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful12AM (Sun 3rd May)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
2
2
3
2
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
3
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
S
10
0.4
SSW
9
0.5
SSW
9
0.4
SE
10
0.3
S
12
1.3
S
14
1.2
S
12
1.2
S
14
1.4
S
13
1.1
S
12
1
S
12
1.1
S
11
0.8
S
10
1
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.8
S
10
1
S
16
1.3
S
16
1.3
S
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
31
50
29
26
42
27
28
626
396
585
663
344
271
279
138
198
154
130
477
859
766
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
5
N
5
NW
25
SW
10
S
5
NE
15
SE
5
NNE
10
N
10
NE
15
WSW
15
SW
15
SW
5
WSW
5
ENE
15
SE
10
ENE
5
N
5
ESE
10
NNW
15
NNW
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
off
off
High Tide
00:44AM0.87m
12:13PM0.86m
1:03AM0.89m
12:48PM0.94m
1:21AM0.91m
1:22PM0.99m
1:39AM0.92m
1:54PM1.02m
1:57AM0.92m
2:25PM1.03m
2:16AM0.91m
2:56PM1.01m
2:36AM0.90m
Low Tide
5:33PM0.20m
6:02AM0.41m
6:18PM0.17m
6:35AM0.31m
6:57PM0.15m
7:07AM0.23m
7:31PM0.16m
7:38AM0.15m
8:04PM0.18m
8:07AM0.09m
8:36PM0.21m
8:37AM0.06m
9:08PM0.25m
9:09AM0.05m
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:09
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:13
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5:30
5:30
5:29
5:28
5:28
5:27
5:25
5:25
3
Temp °C
28
27
29
27
25
26
26
24
31
31
27
25
24
24
25
25
24
28
28
26
34
29
27
30
27
28
28
28
27
33
32
29
27
24
27
27
26
25
30
30
28
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
S
10
0.4
SSW
9
0.4
SSW
4
0.7
S
5
0.6
S
5
1.3
S
14
1.2
S
12
1.2
S
14
1.4
S
13
1.1
S
12
1
S
12
1.1
S
11
0.8
S
10
1
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.8
S
10
1
S
16
1.3
S
16
1.3
S
15
Energy kJ
31
50
29
26
6
27
19
626
396
585
663
344
271
279
138
198
154
130
477
859
766
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
8
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SSE
4
0.5
S
17
0.7
SSW
10
0.6
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.7
S
7
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.4
S
17
0.6
SSE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.4
ESE
9
Energy kJ
10
9
6
11
11
23
17
8
135
108
55
64
47
25
42
23
22
95
62
39
32
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
7
0.2
SSE
6
0.1
SE
7
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
E
7
0.3
S
12
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
10
0.7
ESE
10
0.1
SE
15
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
SSE
14
0.1
SE
14
0.4
SE
10
0.1
S
15
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.2
S
10
Energy kJ
4
4
2
11
11
4
28
18
34
85
8
21
19
7
25
5
33
21
21
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
3
0.5
SSW
9
Energy kJ
2
42
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
Distance (km)
54
0
3
113
127
0
141
0
0
0
29
122
113
9
0
54
3
0
14
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio de Janeiro
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
3
4
4
1
1
3
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
3
4
4
2
2
3
2
2
2
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
6
5
5
5
9
6
9
5
5
4
7
6
5
5
4
4
4
5
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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