
Surf Forecasts:
Tijuana Sloughs surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 589 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tijuana Sloughs this week:
The surf forecast for Tijuana Sloughs over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tijuana Sloughs in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tijuana Sloughs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Surfcast. Rusty here. Let’s get into it for the Tijuana Sloughs stretch.
Right off the bat, the next couple of days are a real struggle. The water temperature is running a touch warmer than normal at around 71°, which feels nice but the waves themselves lack any real punch. The energy is there under the surface – we’re looking at moderate energy numbers (560 on Tuesday morning, for example) – but the conditions are just messy. That cross-onshore or cross breeze is turning the ocean into a washboard. It’s poor surf and I wouldn’t paddle out for what’s on offer now.
Wednesday (9th September) gets a little interesting. The swell settles a bit, dropping below 3ft, but the wind turns offshore in the morning, and that changes the feeling. A 10 km/h breeze from the NNW keeping the face clean. The swell period jumps to a very long 16 seconds – proper groundswell – and it’s pushing in from the SW. The drawback here at the Sloughs, being a river mouth, is that those long-period lines can sometimes jack up and run straight. Still, with only 2ft to 3ft on the cards and light wind, it might be worth a look for the patient surfer wanting a trim.
Thursday (10th) continues that trend but the wind switches to a cross-onshore (SW 10-15 km/h), which breaks that glass. The swell energy is still moderate but the quality slips.
Now, the outlook picks up for the real standout window. For the Sunday the 13th, we see a shift. The swell direction changes to the WNW with a shorter period of 8-9 seconds, but the swell height bumps up to 5ft. The energy is moderate but the wind goes cross-shore in the morning, giving you a much cleaner playing field than we’ve had. This is a window where you can actually find a corner to work.
Monday the 14th looks like the pick of the bunch though. Another bump in size – 5ft of WNW groundswell (9-second period) and the wind drops to a light breeze from the SW. While it’s technically a cross-onshore, the wind strength is so low all it does is put a little texture on the face. The energy reading hits 657 – sneaking up there – and with the new swell building, the Sloughs could actually offer a few wedging rights. It’s an advanced wave here, so be ready for some punch. The water is still sitting a touch warmer than normal, making the waiting game a bit easier. It’s not a classic day, but it’s as good as this 16-day window gets for paddle surfing.
After that wave on the 14th, we see a slow fade. The rest of the second week holds onto 4ft to 3ft SW groundswell with long periods (15-19 seconds). The energy is moderate, even creeping over 800 on the 20th, but the wind stays light and onshore or cross-onshore. You’re looking at small, cleanish, but very staggered waves. It’s a river mouth, so those long-period lines will be tricky to sit on. If you’re determined, the mornings from the 21st to the 23rd offer a similar story: knee to waist-high glass, but lacking any real push. Nothing to get stoked about beyond the 14th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 17 |
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292 | 232 | 167 | 208 | 326 | 476 | 589 | 553 | 546 | 459 | 314 | 355 | 248 | 208 | 155 | 270 | 258 | 258 | 383 | 289 | 212 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:34AM1.40m | 7:58PM1.93m | 9:02AM1.51m | 8:43PM1.93m | 9:32AM1.61m | 9:25PM1.86m | 10:01AM1.68m | 10:05PM1.73m | 10:30AM1.72m | 10:46PM1.56m | 10:59AM1.72m | 11:28PM1.37m | 11:26AM1.67m | 00:14AM1.18m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:51PM0.52m | 2:47AM-0.21m | 2:36PM0.36m | 3:19AM-0.16m | 3:18PM0.24m | 3:48AM-0.05m | 4:00PM0.17m | 4:16AM0.08m | 4:41PM0.15m | 4:41AM0.25m | 5:23PM0.17m | 5:04AM0.42m | 6:07PM0.23m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
292 | 232 | 136 | 131 | 326 | 476 | 589 | 553 | 546 | 459 | 314 | 62 | 92 | 117 | 146 | 270 | 258 | 258 | 383 | 289 | 212 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 8 | SSW 12 | S 12 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
145 | 154 | 151 | 47 | 115 | 72 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 38 | 51 | 355 | 248 | 208 | 155 | 120 | 118 | 85 | 192 | 192 | 188 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 8 | WNW 5 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 9 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | S 8 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 |
111 | 111 | 167 | 208 | 32 | 13 | 72 | 43 | 39 | 21 | 30 | 15 | 69 | 35 | 13 | 59 | 67 | 127 | 82 | 59 | 38 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
12 | 15 | 19 | 13 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 36 | 32 | 32 | 156 | 182 | 32 | 156 | 16 | 27 | 156 | 16 | 16 | 36 | 36 | 27 |
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Information about the Tijuana Sloughs Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tijuana Sloughs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tijuana Sloughs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tijuana Sloughs 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 (Tijuana Sloughs) 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 Tijuana Sloughs 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.
Tijuana Sloughs is 4 km (2 miles) from the city of Imperial Beach. If you plan a vacation in Baja Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Imperial Beach. Imperial Beach has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










