Tijuana Sloughs Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.55° N 117.13° W

Tijuana Sloughs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tijuana Sloughs sea temperature is
22.5° C
2.3° 

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 15 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 683 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 20th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 20th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 15th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it. We're looking at Tijuana Sloughs, and I gotta be straight with you – the next week or so is a bit of a write-off. The swell's there, but the wind's got it all chopped up, so the waves are messy and weak. We're in a bit of a lull here.

The water's much warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 73°F.

The first real glimmer of hope doesn't show up until the morning of Tuesday the 25th. We get a pulse of 7ft swell from the South, with a period of 16 seconds – that's proper groundswell energy. The combined energy jumps right up to 2559, so there's some serious power behind it. The wind is light and cross-onshore, which is okay, but the real issue is that at over 8ft, this is getting into expert-only territory, especially at a river mouth like this. Later that afternoon, it drops to 5ft with onshore wind, making it a bit more manageable but still a bit messy.

Wednesday the 26th morning looks like the standout of the whole outlook. We've got a 7ft swell from the South, with a period of 14 seconds. The combined energy is a strong 1915. But the real story is the wind: it's a light 3 mph from the WSW, blowing directly onshore. Now, that's not ideal, but for Tijuana Sloughs, that's about as clean as it gets. The swell's still on the bigger side, so this is one for the experienced crew who know how to handle the river mouth. This is the one to circle on your calendar.

After that, the swell hangs around through the end of the month, dropping slowly from 7ft on Thursday the 27th down to 3ft by Saturday the 29th. The winds stay light and mostly onshore or cross-onshore, so it'll be a bit lumpy, but the energy is there. It's all marginal, tide-dependent stuff, but for a few mornings with that light wind, you might find a workable bank.

So, to sum it up: don't bother for the first week. The best bet is the morning of Wednesday the 26th of August for the bigger, punchier swell and that rare light wind. Just know you'll need your wits about you.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
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15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
386
674
657
523
437
367
367
297
293
232
181
339
382
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236
163
154
99
98
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
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WNW
20
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High Tide
11:52AM1.57m
11:46PM1.54m
12:26PM1.56m
00:33AM1.30m
1:02PM1.53m
1:30AM1.06m
1:43PM1.47m
3:01AM0.88m
2:37PM1.41m
3:56PM1.38m
8:31AM0.99m
5:20PM1.41m
Low Tide
5:46PM0.34m
5:59AM0.18m
6:38PM0.39m
6:25AM0.39m
7:38PM0.45m
6:48AM0.59m
8:58PM0.48m
7:03AM0.76m
10:51PM0.45m
00:24AM0.34m
9:59AM1.01m
1:16AM0.22m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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