Canto do Leblon Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at the long-range picture for Canto do Leblon.

Well, I gotta be straight with you – the next few days are a write-off. The first real chance to paddle out here doesn’t arrive until Thursday morning, September 3rd. Before that, the wind and swell are all out of sorts, leaving us with nothing but chopped-up, messy junk.

Let’s start with that Thursday, September 3rd. Thursday morning is where it’s at. We’ll see a clean 4ft swell from the SSE with a decent 10-second period. The wind swings NE, so it’s a light cross-offshore breeze, tidying things right up. The combined energy is moderate (356), so there’s enough push for your standard longboard or funshape. That’s the standout session for the first part of the outlook.

Friday the 4th still has some life early. It’s smaller, around 3ft from the SSE, but the 11-second period keeps it lined up. A light offshore from the north will make it glassy and clean in the morning. It’s not big, but it’s rideable.

After that, it really fades out. Saturday and Sunday look tiny and weak, with hardly any energy. There’s a glassy moment on Sunday morning the 6th, but with only 2ft and a short 6-second period, it’s barely a ripple.

Now, hold onto your board for Monday the 7th. The swell jumps up to 8ft from the south with a period of 11 seconds. The combined energy is a huge 2179, so it’s got serious power. But the catch is that cross-onshore wind and light rain will make it messier than it should be. That size is for experienced surfers only.

The following Tuesday and Wednesday (8th and 9th of September) see the swell settle back to a solid 6ft to 4ft, but the wind is constantly cross or onshore, so you’ll be dealing with chop. The morning of Wednesday the 9th offers a clean moment with a NE cross-off breeze and a 4ft S swell, which is a small window of fun.

Then there’s a proper lull. From the 10th through the 12th, it’s mostly small, weak, and cross-windy. You’re looking at ankle to knee-high slop, not worth the wax.

But hold on for the second week. Sunday, the 13th of September, looks like the best on offer. We’ve got a clean, glassy morning with a 4ft SSE groundswell. The period stretches to a very long 12 seconds, meaning real energy and shape, but that longer period can make beach breaks a bit straight – this is a point and beach setup though, so it should hold up. The combined energy is moderate (585) and the conditions are glassy. That’s a proper dawn patrol.

That sets up a fantastic-looking Tuesday the 15th. The morning is glassy, with a 4ft S swell, a 12-second period, and very strong combined energy (839). Clean, lined up, and good for an intermediate. That’s the other true standout, and it’s a beauty.

The water temp here is about average for the time of year, so nothing wild to report on that front.

This spot can see crowds sometimes, so for that morning session on the 13th or the 15th, get out early to have it to yourself.

So, looking at the two week window, your best bets are the clean morning session on Tuesday, 15th of September, closely followed by the glassy Sunday the 13th. The Thursday and Friday at the start of the period are worth a look too for the smaller, cleaner stuff.

Keep your eyes on the forecasts, because the second week looks more promising.

Rusty

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