
Surf Forecasts:
Tijuana Sloughs surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,221 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. 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 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 17s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 21s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tijuana Sloughs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down what's coming our way.
Honestly, looking at the next 16 days, it's a pretty grim stretch for Tijuana Sloughs. We're stuck in a pattern of marginal surf and questionable conditions for the first week and a half, with a lot of cross-onshore or onshore winds messing with the texture. There's no real standout session that's gonna get your heart pounding.
Things kick off on Thursday, 23 July. The afternoon is clear with a light breeze from the WNW, but it's onshore and the swell is a modest 4 ft from the south. The water's sitting at 72 °F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year—a solid 5 °F above average. That's a pretty unusual anomaly for July.
Moving into Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th, the wave heights drop even further, around 2 ft to 3 ft. The winds are light but still onshore or cross-onshore, so don't expect anything clean. The combined swell energy is moderate at best.
Sunday the 26th brings some rain showers with a cross-onshore breeze, and wave heights climb back to about 4 ft. The swell period is long, around 18 to 19 seconds, which suggests some energy, but the wind is making it choppy.
The next week, Monday the 27th through Wednesday the 30th, sees a slight bump in size to 4 ft to 5 ft, but again, the wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore. The swell direction swings from SW to SSW, and the period drops from 18 seconds down to 15 seconds. The combined swell energy hits some decent moderate numbers, but it's just not coming together with clean conditions.
The best window, if you can call it that, looks to be around Thursday, 31 July and Saturday, 1 August. On Thursday morning, the swell jumps to 6 ft from the south with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is strong. Friday sees 7 ft from the south, but again, the wind is onshore and the conditions are described as "marginal." This is getting into the size range for more experienced surfers, but the quality just isn't there.
By Saturday, 1 August, we've got a 7 ft south swell with a 13-second period. The wind is light and cross-onshore in the morning, turning onshore in the afternoon. For a river mouth, this long-period south swell might break a bit straight, but it could offer some power if you're desperate. Honestly, with the persistent onshore/cross-onshore winds, this setup looks a lot more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
After the 2nd of August, it all fades away into poor surf conditions with tiny waves, dropping to 2 ft to 3 ft. The combined energy crashes. The last two weeks of the forecast are a total bust.
So, there's no standout. It's a long stretch of mediocrity. The only slight glimmer is the slightly bigger, stronger south swell on the 31st and 1st, but you're chasing wind-affected waves at a river mouth.
Stay patient, the forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 13 | S 13 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
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408 | 414 | 661 | 271 | 763 | 763 | 576 | 1070 | 825 | 808 | 891 | 1149 | 1000 | 854 | 1221 | 1043 | 993 | 788 | 768 | 596 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:51PM1.53m | 8:31AM0.97m | 6:41PM1.59m | 9:03AM1.03m | 7:24PM1.66m | 9:27AM1.08m | 8:02PM1.72m | 9:50AM1.12m | 8:38PM1.78m | 10:14AM1.16m | 9:10PM1.81m | 10:39AM1.21m | 9:42PM1.82m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:40AM0.16m | 11:56AM0.89m | 2:18AM0.05m | 12:55PM0.87m | 2:51AM-0.03m | 1:40PM0.81m | 3:21AM-0.09m | 2:18PM0.75m | 3:50AM-0.12m | 2:54PM0.69m | 4:17AM-0.14m | 3:29PM0.64m | 4:44AM-0.14m | |||||||
— | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 8 | W 8 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
142 | 127 | 147 | 115 | 763 | 763 | 576 | 1070 | 825 | 808 | 891 | 1149 | 1000 | 854 | 1221 | 1043 | 993 | 788 | 768 | 596 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | SW 24 | SSW 11 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
408 | 414 | 661 | 217 | 64 | 61 | 62 | 67 | 115 | 130 | 77 | 81 | 83 | 60 | 60 | 72 | 72 | 113 | 116 | 62 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 26 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 24 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 12 | S 10 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 9 | S 9 | SW 12 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 |
237 | 49 | 165 | 271 | 140 | 78 | 48 | 99 | 18 | 47 | 29 | 13 | 14 | 35 | 18 | 6 | 21 | 40 | 66 | 68 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 156 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 156 | 16 | 39 | 32 | 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.
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