Surf Forecasts:
Tijuana Sloughs surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, S swell with 875 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s 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 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tijuana Sloughs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's see what we've got cookin' at Tijuana Sloughs.
We're looking at a pretty long stretch of small, onshore, or just plain messy surf. It's not a total washout, but you're gonna have to be patient. The first few days are barely a ripple, but there's a pulse of energy trying to build as we head toward the end of the month. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so at least you won't be freezing while you wait.
The action is all at Tijuana Sloughs, a river mouth setup that needs a specific window. The early part of the run, from Friday the 21st right through the week, is pretty grim. We're talking knee-to-waist high dribble from the SSW, mostly blown out by cross-onshore winds. Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd see a few more waves but with a cross-onshore breeze and some chop, it's just not gonna be worth the paddle.
Now, things get interesting starting Tuesday the 25th. We've got a morning pulse of 4ft from the S, building to 4ft by the afternoon. The wind goes light and onshore, which isn't perfect, but the combined energy ramps up hard – we're talking 847 in the morning and 929 by the afternoon. Those are moderate to strong energy values (847 and 929), but the swell period is a punchy 13 seconds, so there'll be some real push behind it. The best call looks like Tuesday afternoon, August 25th. It's the first real offering with some size and grunt.
Wednesday the 26th pushes a bit bigger, with 5ft to 6ft from the S, but the wind switches to a cross and cross-onshore from the SSW at 9 mph, which will put a bit of a bump on the face. The energy is very strong there (1264), but that wind might mess up the perfection.
Heading into Thursday the 27th, we see 5ft SSW swell in the morning, but with a cross-onshore wind again. The period drops to 11 seconds by the afternoon, which is a shorter, weaker wave. After that, it fades back into the waist-high range with persistent cross-onshore breezes through the end of the month. The weekend of August 30th-31st is particularly poor, with very short-period, wind-affected slop.
For the first week of September, it’s a similar story. A few windows of 3ft to 4ft with light winds on the 1st and 4th, but the overall consistency just isn't there.
The real standout, the one you should circle on your calendar, is Tuesday afternoon, August 25th. That 4ft S swell at 13 seconds with light wind gives you the best chance at a clean, rippable wave at the Sloughs. It's not huge, but it's the best combo of size, power, and half-decent conditions we're gonna get in this whole window. Don't sleep on it, but remember it's a river mouth, so watch the tide.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
154 | 137 | 98 | 112 | 239 | 222 | 217 | 197 | 276 | 246 | 173 | 270 | 260 | 668 | 861 | 865 | 649 | 426 | 254 | 202 | 151 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:31AM0.99m | 5:20PM1.41m | 8:28AM1.06m | 6:22PM1.50m | 8:39AM1.12m | 7:09PM1.60m | 8:53AM1.18m | 7:46PM1.70m | 9:11AM1.24m | 8:20PM1.76m | 9:31AM1.31m | 8:52PM1.80m | 9:53AM1.39m | 9:24PM1.79m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:59AM1.01m | 1:16AM0.22m | 12:02PM0.98m | 1:53AM0.12m | 12:57PM0.88m | 2:23AM0.03m | 1:35PM0.77m | 2:49AM-0.02m | 2:09PM0.66m | 3:14AM-0.06m | 2:43PM0.56m | 3:39AM-0.07m | 3:17PM0.47m | 4:03AM-0.04m | |||||||
6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
154 | 137 | 98 | 30 | 239 | 222 | 58 | 47 | 77 | 43 | 40 | 46 | 64 | 668 | 861 | 865 | 649 | 426 | 254 | 202 | 145 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 13 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | SW 17 | S 14 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 |
18 | 29 | 18 | 90 | 31 | 29 | 98 | 181 | 276 | 246 | 154 | 270 | 239 | 66 | 99 | 151 | 117 | 105 | 120 | 97 | 83 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 14 | SW 17 | S 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
46 | 25 | 23 | 112 | 90 | 130 | 217 | 197 | 255 | 107 | 173 | 128 | 260 | 161 | 248 | 248 | 188 | 171 | 169 | 167 | 151 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 70 | 83 | 91 | — | 62 | 56 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 32 | 32 | 18 | 32 | 32 | 28 |
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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.











