
Surf Forecasts:
Tijuana Sloughs surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 402 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tijuana Sloughs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you – it’s a tough stretch ahead. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with no decent surf to speak of for the first week. The only break with any life in the data is Tijuana Sloughs, a river mouth setup that’s advanced, consistent, and exposed to the swell. The water is sitting at 73°F, which is a massive 5°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual, so you’ll be in for a warm one if you paddle out.
But here’s the kicker: from Wednesday the 5th of August right through to the weekend, the waves are just sad. We’re looking at tiny 2ft SW swell with a period around 14 seconds, and the combined swell energy is weak to moderate (175 to 469). The wind is light and mostly onshore, but the quality is just “poor surf conditions” every single day. It’s not worth getting wet.
Even into the second week, things don’t truly fire. Around Tuesday the 11th of August, we get a slight bump with a 1ft SW swell but a long 18-second period, and the energy pushes up to 278. The wind is a light cross-shore, and the call is “marginal surf forecast.” Not exactly a standout. The swell tries to build a little more around Friday the 14th of August, hitting 3ft from the SW with a 18-second period and energy jumping to 671, but it’s still a marginal call. The wind stays light and onshore, and the waves just don’t have the juice.
The best of a bad bunch lands on the weekend of the 15th and 16th of August. Saturday morning the 15th has a 4ft SSW swell with a 16-second period. The energy is solid at 739, but it’s a gentle cross-onshore wind, and the report says “marginal surf forecast.” For a river mouth like Tijuana Sloughs, that long period might actually break a bit too straight, but it’s the biggest swell in the window. Sunday the 16th drops back to 3ft from the SSW.
Honestly, there’s nothing here that gets me excited. The whole 16-day window is a bust. No standouts, no clean glassy days, and the waves are just too small and messy. If you’re desperate, maybe the 15th offers a few rideable ones, but don’t expect much. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a flat spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 21 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
127 | 125 | 155 | 111 | 138 | 157 | 329 | 228 | 390 | 243 | 326 | 397 | 246 | 242 | 297 | 204 | 201 | 236 | 116 | 307 | 249 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | glassy |
High Tide | 2:37PM1.53m | 4:20AM0.84m | 3:48PM1.59m | 6:40AM0.89m | 5:04PM1.69m | 7:48AM1.01m | 6:13PM1.82m | 8:28AM1.12m | 7:12PM1.95m | 9:02AM1.23m | 8:04PM2.05m | 9:36AM1.32m | 8:52PM2.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:15PM0.41m | 8:06AM0.73m | 11:52PM0.23m | 9:44AM0.85m | 00:59AM0.02m | 11:33AM0.86m | 1:50AM-0.17m | 12:49PM0.77m | 2:35AM-0.30m | 1:47PM0.65m | 3:15AM-0.37m | 2:38PM0.52m | 3:52AM-0.36m | ||||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
127 | 125 | 155 | 111 | 138 | 106 | 329 | 132 | 390 | 243 | 326 | 397 | 246 | 242 | 297 | 204 | 201 | 135 | 87 | 307 | 249 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 15 | S 12 | SSW 12 |
18 | 21 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 157 | 136 | 228 | 116 | 69 | 69 | 81 | 49 | 47 | 30 | 140 | 134 | 236 | 75 | 73 | 47 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 12 | S 9 | S 12 | SW 21 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | S 9 | SW 10 | S 9 | S 9 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | SW 21 | W 4 | WNW 11 | W 8 | WNW 10 | SW 18 | SW 15 | WNW 11 |
30 | 34 | 7 | 25 | 108 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 23 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 72 | 4 | 13 | 10 | 35 | 116 | 75 | 43 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 3 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 1 | — | — | 10 | — | — | 7 | — | 3 | 7 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 182 | 16 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 32 | 16 | 0 |
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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.











