
Surf Forecasts:
Tijuana Sloughs surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with 807 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period with SSW 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 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 1.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 5AM. 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+) | 2AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tijuana Sloughs over the next 16 days.
Hey, Rusty here. Let's chew the fat on what's coming down the pipe for the next couple of weeks.
The long story short? It’s a bit of a flat spell. Tuesday the 7th has a pulse, but the quality's lacking. After that, we're looking at a week of pretty grim conditions. There's a tiny flicker of life right at the end, but honestly, we're waiting things out.
Here's the breakdown.
The first real option is Tijuana Sloughs starting on Tuesday morning, July 7th. It’s a small, long-period groundswell out of the SW at 3 ft, but with a period of 18 seconds. That’s a ton of energy moving, giving it a combined energy of (831). The water is at 69°, so noticeably warmer than average. The problem is the wind is cross-onshore from the WNW at 9 mph, making the surface fairly choppy. It’s a marginal one, so you’ll have to be fussy. The afternoon is a bit smaller but still onshore. Not terrible, but nothing special.
Wednesday morning, July 8th is our best look. Swell from the SW at 4 ft, period 16 seconds (998 combined energy), and the wind goes offshore from the west at 6 mph. That’s the ticket. Offshore wind on a groundswell gives you a clean little wave. This is the standout session of the whole run. The afternoon holds the offshore wind, but the swell drops a bit and swings to the SSW. Wednesday morning is your call.
Then, the ocean shuts the door. From Thursday, July 9th all the way through to around Saturday, July 18th, the forecast is a dead zone. The swell drops below 3 ft, and the wind is garbage—constant cross-onshore or messy. The combined energy readings drop into the weak zone. Even the longer period swells can’t handle the chop. It’s a long, flat gap.
Finally, there’s a glimmer. Sunday, July 19th – that’s over a week away, so don't bank on it – but we see a pulse. The wind goes light, and the swell from the SW holds at 3-3 ft with a solid 17-second period. The combined energy jumps back into a decent range (644-731). The morning has light cross-onshore ripples, but the afternoon looks cleaner with a light cross-onshore breeze from the NW. It’s the best thing on the back end of the forecast. Not perfect, but something to keep an eye on.
Monday, July 20th and beyond the energy fades again into the 400s and the wind turns awkward.
Bottom line: Wednesday morning, July 8th is your one clear window for something clean with offshore wind and real groundswell. Sunday the 19th is a long-range hope. The rest is for stretching your hamstrings.
Catch you in the water,
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 14 |
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614 | 455 | 719 | 602 | 552 | 675 | 539 | 525 | 519 | 422 | 405 | 405 | 417 | 451 | 389 | 389 | 316 | 317 | 312 | 176 | 166 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 3:42PM1.44m | 4:07AM0.91m | 4:34PM1.56m | 5:58AM0.88m | 5:28PM1.70m | 7:25AM0.94m | 6:22PM1.84m | 8:27AM1.03m | 7:16PM1.98m | 9:16AM1.11m | 8:08PM2.08m | 9:59AM1.19m | 8:58PM2.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:33AM0.39m | 10:37PM0.53m | 9:21AM0.53m | 00:00AM0.30m | 10:23AM0.65m | 1:04AM0.05m | 11:33AM0.72m | 1:57AM-0.17m | 12:40PM0.73m | 2:46AM-0.34m | 1:41PM0.69m | 3:31AM-0.45m | 2:36PM0.62m | 4:15AM-0.49m | |||||||
5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | 7:59 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 14 |
614 | 455 | 147 | 186 | 178 | 161 | 287 | 271 | 519 | 158 | 405 | 405 | 417 | 451 | 389 | 389 | 316 | 317 | 312 | 176 | 166 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 9 | SSW 15 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | S 15 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 14 | WNW 8 |
99 | 217 | 719 | 602 | 552 | 675 | 539 | 525 | 176 | 422 | 123 | 82 | 57 | 57 | 36 | 33 | 119 | 26 | 26 | 91 | 23 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 20 | WNW 12 | SSW 19 | — | — | — | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 21 | S 9 | S 20 | S 20 | SSW 18 | S 15 | WNW 9 | SSW 16 | SW 21 | WNW 9 | SW 19 |
118 | 82 | 13 | 210 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 30 | 7 | 61 | 38 | 28 | 51 | 18 | 26 | 133 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 102 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 156 | 156 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 182 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
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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.










