Tijuana Sloughs Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.55° N 117.13° W

Tijuana Sloughs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tijuana Sloughs sea temperature is
21.5°C
1.2° 

Tijuana Sloughs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tijuana Sloughs surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with 807 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s 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 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 24th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 17s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 27th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 29th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tijuana Sloughs over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming down the pike for the next couple of weeks down at the Tijuana Sloughs.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: the first week or so is looking pretty flat and average, nothing to get excited about. Conditions are mostly marginal for surf, with cross-onshore winds and small, weak energy. The real standout window looks like it could shape up much later in the period, around the start of September.

From Monday, August 24th through that whole next week, we’re looking at a lot of small, short period swell mixing in with a bit more energy from a long-period (over 15 seconds) south-west groundswell at times, but consistently the reports are only scoring as “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions”. Winds are generally light and cross-onshore, so the surface will have a bit of bump on it. The wave energy is moderate, mostly in the 300 to 600 range (moderate), with a couple of days around the 25th-26th seeing a moderate push up near 594 and 992, but still not enough to make it decently rideable. Things barely bubble above the 1.0m mark for most of this stretch.

Then into the first week of September, the pattern doesn't improve much. Winds keep coming from the west-northwest and northwest, keeping that cross-onshore texture, and the swell direction settles in from the south-southwest. The heights hover around 1.0m to 1.3m, with that long period (15-17 seconds) stickiness to it. Those long-period groundswells, especially as we get to September 4th and 5th, can be promising for a river break like the Sloughs, because the raw energy builds. We see the wave energy reading climb to 882 and 922 (moderate to strong). However, the wind is still chopping it up, and the reports keep coming back as marginal.

Now, hold on a second. Check out the tail end of the outlook, Tuesday, September 8th morning. The swell jumps up to 2.2m from the south-southwest. The period drops to 9 seconds, and the combined energy leaps to a powerful 1215 (strong wave energy). That’s a serious injection of size and power. But, and it’s a big but, the wind is still a gentle cross-onshore from the northwest at 15 km/h. That’s going to mess with the shape on a river mouth sandbar. At this size, over 1.5m, it’s going out of the beginners’ league, and 2.2m is pushing into expert territory, especially if it’s lumpy. Additionally, that short 9-second period means it will be a choppier, weaker wave. Honestly, with that onshore wind and big, short-period swell, the Sloughs might look more interesting for a kite session than a relaxed paddle.

The call: Honestly, it’s a tough 16 days. The early part offers very little. The best bet is the very end of the run, around September 4th-5th, when the energy gets strong (880-920) and the swell has a touch of long-period quality (16 seconds) from the south-southwest. If the wind gods pull a miracle and go offshore or glassy, this spot has a chance to hold a proper corner. That isn't likely here though. For now, keep your expectations low and your eyes on the forecast for the second week. Most of this stretch is best left alone.

Signing off,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
17
0.8
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
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S
13
1.3
S
12
1.5
S
12
1.4
S
12
1.4
S
11
1.2
S
10
1.2
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10
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
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16
1.2
SSW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
276
246
173
330
260
324
521
628
517
448
294
296
249
214
211
807
602
683
641
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
WNW
10
WNW
10
WNW
5
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
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10
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10
SSW
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Wind State
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glassy
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High Tide
8:53AM1.18m
7:46PM1.70m
9:11AM1.24m
8:20PM1.76m
9:31AM1.31m
8:52PM1.80m
9:53AM1.39m
9:24PM1.79m
10:16AM1.47m
9:58PM1.73m
10:41AM1.54m
10:33PM1.62m
Low Tide
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
3:53PM0.40m
4:27AM0.02m
4:31PM0.34m
4:51AM0.13m
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Feels °C
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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.

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