
Surf Forecasts:
Tijuana Sloughs surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,324 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s 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 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tijuana Sloughs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, giving you the lowdown on Tijuana Sloughs. First thing, the water’s a touch warmer than usual, sitting at 70°F, which is a nice little bonus for the session.
To be honest, the next week and a half is a grind. We’ve got a long stretch of poor to marginal conditions, so don’t expect much until we get closer to the end of the month. The first real action worth paddling for looks to start around the 25th of July.
Let’s run through it. Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th are a write-off. Small swell, cross-shore winds, just choppy and messy. Not worth getting the board wet. Sunday the 19th sees a bit of a bump in size with 4ft to 5ft from the south, but it’s onshore wind and the wave state is unknown, so it’s a gamble.
That pattern holds through the middle of the week. Monday the 20th pushes up to 6ft in the afternoon from the SSW, but again, the wind is onshore and it’s tough to get excited about. The energy is solid – we’re seeing moderate to strong combined swell energy, but the quality just isn’t there.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. From the 25th of July onward, things start to look up. The mornings on the 25th, 26th, and 27th all have light onshore breeze with a building swell from the SSW and SW. The swell sizes are sitting around 4ft to 5ft, which is a good solid size for advanced surfers at Tijuana Sloughs. The energy is strong, these are groundswells with periods over 15 seconds, so the shape and power are there.
The standout for the whole forecast has to be Monday, the 27th of July into Tuesday the 28th. The swell is from the SW, which lines right up with the optimum direction for the Sloughs. We’re talking 5ft with light onshore wind and very strong wave energy. This is a river break, so that long-period SW groundswell is going to set up well. It’s consistent and a classic spot, but remember, this is an advanced break, and crowds are sometimes an issue – it’s well known.
The 29th and the last few days of July start to taper off, dropping back down to the 3ft to 4ft range with more cross-on winds, so that window from the 25th through the 28th is your best bet.
So, bottom line: a long, quiet start with nothing to chase until around July 25th. The real highlight is the 27th and 28th with that strong SW groundswell, light winds, and solid energy. It’s not perfect, but it’s the best we’ve got.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 |
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181 | 132 | 130 | 432 | 307 | 172 | 496 | 538 | 553 | 509 | 1074 | 371 | 414 | 474 | 461 | 367 | 431 | 321 | 490 | 498 | 490 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:44PM1.39m | 00:09AM1.66m | 1:27PM1.42m | 00:59AM1.41m | 2:13PM1.44m | 2:00AM1.15m | 3:03PM1.45m | 3:24AM0.94m | 3:57PM1.46m | 5:26AM0.85m | 4:55PM1.49m | 7:29AM0.89m | 5:51PM1.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:07PM0.52m | 6:52AM-0.04m | 7:09PM0.55m | 7:27AM0.17m | 8:21PM0.57m | 8:02AM0.38m | 9:51PM0.54m | 8:39AM0.58m | 11:32PM0.44m | 9:26AM0.74m | 00:49AM0.29m | 10:38AM0.85m | 1:40AM0.16m | ||||||||
5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 7 | WNW 7 | S 13 | S 13 |
90 | 68 | 53 | 432 | 307 | 172 | 496 | 538 | 383 | 464 | 1074 | 319 | 333 | 226 | 461 | 367 | 431 | 152 | 191 | 498 | 490 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | WNW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SSE 12 | SSW 14 | S 13 | WNW 7 | W 7 |
132 | 132 | 130 | 101 | 121 | 161 | 423 | 423 | 553 | 509 | 69 | 371 | 414 | 474 | 120 | 67 | 47 | 321 | 490 | 160 | 97 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | WNW 18 | SW 18 | W 8 | W 7 | W 16 | W 16 | W 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | S 14 | SW 13 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 15 | S 13 | SW 18 | SW 26 | SW 18 |
181 | 104 | 108 | 43 | 26 | 127 | 124 | 119 | 75 | 71 | 15 | 253 | 40 | 35 | 34 | 50 | 67 | 173 | 50 | 171 | 79 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | SSW 3 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | NW 3 | NW 4 | NW 4 | W 7 | — | — | — | — |
1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | 12 | 92 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 32 | 156 | 31 | 32 | 16 | 27 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
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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.










