Canto do Leblon Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s cookin’ for this stretch.

Honestly, for Canto do Leblon, the first week and a half is a bit of a struggle. We’re lookin’ at a long, dry spell with hardly anything worth paddlin’ out for. From Thursday the 30th of July right through until the end of the first week of August, it’s mostly small, weak, and messy. The wind is nearly always onshore or cross, choppin’ up what little energy there is. There are a few mornings where it cleans up with a light cross-off breeze, but the swell is tiny – around 2ft – and the wave energy is weak (52 to 214 in the energy department). It’s surfable but ordinary. Not worth gettin’ too excited about.

Then, on Monday the 10th of August, there’s a little glimmer. The morning session looks promising with a glassy, clean surface and a solid 3ft S swell with a period of 12 seconds. The wave energy is moderate (273), and it’s glassy – that’s a big positive if you want a smooth face. It’s not huge, but it’s clean, and that counts for a lot around here. That morning is probably the best on offer for the whole outlook if you’re just after a fun, tidy session.

Now, the big news is further out. For Wednesday the 12th of August, we’ve got a serious pulse of energy. The morning brings a 10ft S swell with a very long period of 16 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, and the combined energy is massive (4228). This is big, powerful stuff. It’s only for experienced surfers – over 8ft, you need to know what you’re doin’. The wind is light and cross, which will help keep it from gettin’ too blown out, but a long-period swell like this can be tricky on a beach-and-point setup. It might be better for the point. The afternoon stays big but the wind shifts onshore, so the morning is the window. For the hardcore crew, that Wednesday morning is the standout of the fortnight – just be aware the water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothin’ weird goin’ on there.

By Thursday the 13th, it’s droppin’ but still sizeable (5ft) with a long period, and by Friday the 14th we’ve got a clean 6ft swell with light offshore winds and excellent conditions for experienced surfers (1764 energy). That’s another good look for the crew who can handle it.

Overall, the early period is mostly a washout. The real action is in the second week, with the 12th of August and the 14th of August bein’ the standout days. Keep an eye on that Wednesday morning – it’s the biggest and most powerful we’ll see, but it’s for experts only.

Rusty.

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