Canto do Leblon Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Canto do Leblon over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a tricky start. The first few days are looking pretty ordinary with small, weak surf. We’re looking at a bit of a gap until things start to show some promise. The water is sitting at 71°F which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Saturday 18th July kicks off with tiny 2ft swell from the SE, period a short 10 seconds. The wind is a light N breeze, cross-off, keeping things clean. The energy is weak (140). It’s more of a paddle than a surf. The afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-shore wind. Sunday 19th and Monday 20th are much the same story – small, weak, and nothing to get excited about. The mornings are clean with light offshore breezes, but the swell is barely there.

Tuesday 21st July morning offers a glassy session with 2ft from the ESE, but again, the energy is tiny (36). It’s surfable but very ordinary. This pattern of small, clean mornings and choppy afternoons continues right through until Saturday 25th July.

Now, Saturday 25th July morning is where we finally see a flicker of life. Swell bumps up to 4ft from the SSE with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is light NNE, cross-off, making for clean conditions. The energy is moderate (285). This is the first real chance for a decent wave, but it’s still not a standout.

The real standout doesn’t arrive until Saturday 1st August. The morning brings a solid 4ft swell from the S, with a long 12-second period – proper groundswell energy. The wind is light NE, cross-off, and the water will be clean. The energy is strong (457). This is a good one. The long period means the waves will have some punch, and at Canto do Leblon, that’s a good thing. Be aware that crowds are possible here, so get in early.

But the absolute best of the bunch is Sunday 2nd August. The morning is looking exceptional. We’ve got a 6ft swell from the SE, with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is light NNE, cross-off, keeping it glassy. The energy is a massive 1118 – very strong stuff. This is powerful, clean surf. For experienced surfers, this is your window. The afternoon gets chopped up by the onshore wind, but that morning session is the one to circle on the calendar. It’s a bit far out, so keep an eye on the forecasts, but this one has real potential.

So, to sum it up: the first week is mostly small and weak. The standout sessions are the morning of Saturday 1st August and especially the morning of Sunday 2nd August. That’s the one to aim for.

Rusty.

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