Tijuana Sloughs Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.55° N 117.13° W

Tijuana Sloughs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tijuana Sloughs sea temperature is
20.5° C
0.3° 

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 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,187 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 21st Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 27th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 27th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

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’ve got a 16-day window at Tijuana Sloughs, and to be honest, it’s a bit of a slow burn. Nothing’s jumping out screaming perfection, but there’s a couple of windows where the pieces start to come together.

Overall, we’re looking at a persistent, but small, south-southwest swell. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing crazy there. The first few days are a write-off – the swell is tiny and the wind is mostly cross-onshore, making things messy. You’ll see a gap from today, Friday the 21st, right through the weekend with no real options. The surf is just not there.

Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th remain poor, but the energy starts to creep up. By Tuesday afternoon, we’re seeing a 3ft S swell with a 13-second period and combined energy hitting 609 (moderate). The wind is light cross-onshore, so it’s not clean, but it’s a hint of what’s to come.

The first real standout window arrives on Wednesday the 26th afternoon. The swell builds to 5ft from the SSW, with a 13-second period and combined energy surging to 1121 (strong). The wind goes light and cross-shore. That’s glassy enough to get some clean lines. This is an advanced spot, and the cross-shore wind will be a major positive – it’s the best we’ll see for a few days. The combined energy is climbing, too, so there’s some grunt behind it.

Thursday the 27th holds similar swell, around 5-6ft from the SSW, but the wind picks up to a moderate breeze, making it a bit bumpy. Still, there’s wave energy there (1333 in the morning). Friday the 28th sees the swell drop a touch, but the light winds are back.

Now, the second week has a promising, but less certain, window. We’ve got a bit of a lull from the 30th of August through the 3rd of September, with marginal surf and small swells. But then, on Friday the 4th of September afternoon, the energy jumps big time. A 6ft S swell with a 15-second period, and the combined energy rockets to 1815 (strong). The wind is light and cross-onshore, so it’ll be a bit textured, but that’s a long-period groundswell. With that period, it’ll be better shaped and have more push, but it might break a bit straight at the river mouth. This is the one to circle on the calendar.

Then Saturday the 5th of September morning is the biggest of the forecast. A 7ft S swell, 13-second period, and a massive 2013 combined energy. That’s strong, and it’s pushing into expert-only territory. The wind is light cross-onshore, which is the best we’ve got. This is the biggest, most powerful swell of the window, but it’s over 8ft, so it’s strictly for the experienced crew.

So, to sum it up: the standout is that Friday the 4th of September afternoon for the long-period groundswell and big energy, and Saturday the 5th of September morning for the sheer size. Wednesday the 26th afternoon is a solid warm-up. The rest of the time, it’s marginal. Tijuana Sloughs is a consistent spot, so it’ll turn on again, but this forecast is a patience game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Height (m)
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SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
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18
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17
0.7
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13
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14
1.2
S
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
166
154
137
98
112
239
222
217
197
255
246
173
270
260
335
467
498
943
703
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
10
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10
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5
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10
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15
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10
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15
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15
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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
Low Tide
00:24AM0.34m
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
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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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