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
21.1° 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 Thursday (Aug 21) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Canto do Leblon in the next 12 days are 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 26) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 26) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 21st Aug)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 23rd Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 26th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 11s

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 28°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun morning, calm by Sun night).

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
1
2
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
E
0.6
S
1.9
E
1.3
E
0.7
E
0.9
ESE
1.2
E
0.8
ESE
1.5
E
1
ESE
1.5
E
1.9
E
0.8
ESE
1
SW
0.9
SSW
1.2
S
1.2
S
1.3
S
1.2
S
1.2
S
1.6
S
Period(s) (?)6107777777888879991213127
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)3131805412461241132177246314440764980147153269270533491456525
Wind
(km/h)
10
NE
20
E
10
NE
10
NNE
15
ESE
10
W
10
NE
15
ESE
15
ENE
10
NNE
15
E
10
NNE
30
WSW
30
WSW
15
W
5
E
15
SE
5
SSW
5
WSW
20
SW
10
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
glassoncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:04PM
0.97
1:12AM
0.81
2:31PM
0.99
1:41AM
0.91
2:54PM
1.00
2:10AM
0.99
3:14PM
0.99
2:39AM
1.04
3:32PM
0.97
3:08AM
1.06
3:49PM
0.95
3:37AM
1.05
4:06PM
0.92
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:36PM
0.42
7:30AM
0.03
8:05PM
0.38
8:10AM
-0.02
8:32PM
0.33
8:45AM
-0.04
8:58PM
0.29
9:17AM
-0.02
9:24PM
0.25
9:47AM
0.02
9:51PM
0.23
10:17AM
0.09
10:18PM
0.21
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Sunrise6:13--6:13--6:11--6:11--6:11--6:09--6:09--
Sunset-5:37--5:38--5:38--5:38--5:39--5:39--5:39-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
--------------------5
Temp. °C252525282822272724302828202020222120212021
Feels °C (?)242324272723262622282626171820222022211922
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  1. weather stationWind Update Calm condsitions have become offshore at Canto do Leblon (light winds from the N at Jacarepagua Airport 14 km from Canto do Leblon). 1.7m 6s windswell from the E with a 0.9m 6s windswell from the ESE and a 0.7m 10s swell from the SSE. 3 swells combining so expect closeout sets.

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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 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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