Canto do Leblon surf break

Canto do Leblon surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Friday 27 Mar 2026 -03
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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
26.0° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s 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 16 days are 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 28th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 2nd Apr)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 9PM (Wed 1st Apr)6ft (1.8m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
2
1
0
3
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.4
S
0.3
S
0.6
ESE
0.9
E
0.4
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.4
S
0.7
SE
1.6
E
1.1
SE
1.6
ESE
1.8
ESE
1.1
SE
1.4
ESE
1.5
E
Period(s) (?)109911771413121211111066899998
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)46412421367961125757161573337196169377482202301316
Wind
(km/h)
5
NE
20
ESE
10
ENE
5
ENE
20
ESE
10
NE
5
NNE
15
SE
5
NE
5
NE
15
ESE
10
ENE
10
NE
20
E
10
NE
5
NE
20
ESE
5
NE
10
NE
15
SE
5
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
glassoncross-
off
glasscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:32AM
0.60
1:01AM
0.91
12:13PM
0.73
1:28AM
0.94
12:45PM
0.85
1:49AM
0.97
1:14PM
0.95
2:06AM
0.98
1:43PM
1.02
2:22AM
0.98
2:12PM
1.07
2:38AM
0.97
2:40PM
1.08
2:53AM
0.96
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:04PM
0.23
6:25AM
0.51
6:08PM
0.15
6:51AM
0.43
6:54PM
0.08
7:18AM
0.35
7:31PM
0.04
7:45AM
0.27
8:04PM
0.03
8:12AM
0.20
8:35PM
0.05
8:38AM
0.14
9:04PM
0.10
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Sunrise5:58--5:58--5:58--6:00--6:00--6:00--6:01--
Sunset-5:57--5:55--5:54--5:53--5:52--5:52--5:51-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C272724262624262625262725282825292927302926
Feels °C (?)282826272726282728272827292927303031313029
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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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