
Surf Forecasts:
Tijuana Sloughs surf forecast from 6 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: Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,470 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. 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 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM. 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+) | 8AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tijuana Sloughs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a hard look at what’s coming down the pipe for the Tijuana Sloughs.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: the next 16 days are a bit of a grind. There’s no standout, world-class session popping up. The vibe is mostly “marginal” with a few windows that might be worth a paddle if you’re desperate. We’ve got a long gap with no real recommendations from the start, so don’t get your hopes up for this weekend.
The first bit of surf we see that’s even worth mentioning kicks off on Sunday the 6th of September, but it’s a mess. We’ve got a solid 7ft swell from the South, with a long period of 13 seconds, and the combined energy is pumping hard at 2051. That’s a lot of water moving. But the wind is a cross-on from the NNW at 12 mph, making for a choppy, poor surf condition. The water temp is sitting at 71°, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year. This setup is really only for advanced folks, and even then, it’s not going to be pretty. It’s more of a battle than a joyride.
Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th stay in that same cross-on wind pattern from the NW, with swell sizes dropping from 6ft down to 4ft. The energy is still moderate, but the quality just isn't there. It’s choppy and lumpy.
We finally get a little break in the wind on Wednesday the 9th of September. The swell drops right off to 2ft from the SW, but the period jumps up to a very long 16 seconds. The wind goes light from the WSW, with an “on” direction. This is a classic long-period groundswell, and at a river mouth like the Sloughs, that long period can make it break a bit straight. Still, with light winds, it’s about as clean as it gets in this forecast. The energy is weak, though, at 481.
That light wind and long-period SW swell pattern pretty much sets the tone for the next week. Swell sizes bounce between 2ft and 4ft, with periods mostly in that 15 to 20-second range. Winds stay light from the SW, SSW, or WSW, often cross-on. It’s going to be small, cleanish, and pretty inconsistent. The combined energy values are all under 1000, mostly in the 400-800 range, telling you the wave energy is weak to moderate at best.
To be honest, the only real highlight, if you can call it that, is the pure consistency of the long-period groundswell. For a spot like the Sloughs, a very long period swell from the optimum direction of WSW is what you want for shape, especially on a point or river mouth. The light winds that come with it on Wednesday the 9th, Thursday the 10th, and into the weekend of the 13th and 14th of September will give you the cleanest conditions we see in this whole window. It’s going to be small, with the best waves likely in that 2ft to 4ft range.
So, what’s the call? There’s no epic session. This is a long stretch of small, cleanish, long-period swell. The best bet is to watch for those days with light winds and an onshore direction, particularly around Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th. It’s a river mouth, so expect inconsistent sets, but when they come, they could have some shape.
Stay patient, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | W 7 | W 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1421 | 735 | 1202 | 947 | 838 | 408 | 486 | 333 | 204 | 208 | 326 | 476 | 589 | 553 | 546 | 385 | 377 | 309 | 248 | 164 | 301 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:11PM1.76m | 8:06AM1.27m | 7:09PM1.87m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:59AM0.87m | 1:33AM-0.13m | 1:02PM0.69m | 2:12AM-0.20m | 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 | |||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
— | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 24 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 9 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 |
1421 | 735 | 1202 | 947 | 838 | 408 | 486 | 333 | 204 | 120 | 326 | 476 | 589 | 553 | 546 | 147 | 133 | 92 | 120 | 142 | 301 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | S 12 | WSW 10 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 14 | WNW 4 | SW 18 | WNW 5 | SSW 13 | SW 9 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
596 | 547 | 11 | 57 | 56 | 303 | 12 | 109 | 18 | 131 | 81 | 21 | 25 | 41 | 77 | 385 | 377 | 309 | 248 | 164 | 158 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | SW 11 | NW 12 | WSW 10 | WNW 6 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 8 | SW 7 | WSW 13 | S 9 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | S 9 |
22 | 31 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 50 | 109 | 60 | 167 | 208 | 115 | 42 | 47 | 43 | 14 | 12 | 34 | 15 | 41 | 34 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 5 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | — |
12 | 35 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 17 | — | 13 | — | 22 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 75 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 3 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 36 | 32 | 32 | 156 | 156 | 27 | 156 | 32 | 32 |
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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.










