Tijuana Sloughs Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.55° N 117.13° W

Tijuana Sloughs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tijuana Sloughs sea temperature is
23.0°C
2.7° 

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 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,009 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s 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 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 17s 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 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 28th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 17s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 28th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 17s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 29th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cookin’ at Tijuana Sloughs. Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this isn’t one for the highlight reel. We’ve got a long, drawn-out run of mostly small, choppy surf with a lot of cross-onshore wind messin’ things up. The water’s sitting at a very unusual 73°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – feels more like a bath than the Pacific.

We’re looking at a stretch that starts Friday the 28th of August. The swell is there, but it’s weak and the conditions are rough. Friday morning has a tiny 2ft SW groundswell with a long 16-second period, and combined energy is low at 393. The wind is light and onshore, so it’s not a total washout, but the forecast calls it marginal. This is a river mouth spot, and that long-period swell can sometimes line up nice, but not with the wind and size we’ve got.

Saturday the 29th bumps up a bit – 4ft to 4ft of SSW swell, still with that nice 15 to 16-second period. The combined energy climbs to a moderate 887 by the afternoon. But here’s the rub: the wind swings WNW and goes cross-onshore, making it choppy. It’s not gonna be pretty.

Through the rest of the first week and into the second, it’s more of the same. The swell sticks around 2ft to 4ft, but it’s plagued by cross-onshore winds. The period drops to 12-13 seconds later on, losing that groundswell magic. Thursday the 3rd of September has a late-day pulse with an 18-second period and combined energy hitting 865, but again, the wind is cross-onshore and the call is poor.

There’s one moment that almost gets interesting. Friday morning the 4th of September shows a 3ft SSW swell with a 17-second period and combined energy jumping to a strong 1110. That’s the biggest energy we see. But the wind is still cross-onshore, and the forecast only gives it a marginal nod. For a spot like this that needs clean, lined-up swell, that cross-offshore angle is a killer.

After that, it fades back into the same pattern: small waves, cross-onshore breeze, and poor to marginal conditions all the way through to Saturday the 12th of September. There’s really no standout session in this window. The consistent onshore flow and small size mean this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Honestly, this is a tough 16-day run. There are no gems here. If you’re desperate, the best bet is the Friday morning of the 4th of September – the energy is there, but don’t expect perfection. Otherwise, keep an eye on the forecasts; it can’t stay poor forever.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
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1
0
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
1.3
SSW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1
S
12
0.9
S
12
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SW
16
1
SSW
12
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
18
1
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
206
211
1009
602
788
740
530
431
325
295
224
154
149
145
164
268
292
314
326
388
600
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
W
5
WNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
W
15
W
15
WNW
10
WNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
10
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
NNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
NW
10
WNW
15
WNW
10
NW
Wind State
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
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on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:16AM1.47m
9:58PM1.73m
10:41AM1.54m
10:33PM1.62m
11:07AM1.60m
11:12PM1.47m
11:35AM1.64m
11:57PM1.28m
12:08PM1.65m
00:56AM1.07m
12:49PM1.63m
2:35AM0.90m
1:49PM1.59m
Low Tide
3:53PM0.40m
4:27AM0.02m
4:31PM0.34m
4:51AM0.13m
5:12PM0.30m
5:14AM0.27m
6:00PM0.30m
5:37AM0.43m
6:59PM0.31m
6:00AM0.60m
8:19PM0.33m
6:22AM0.77m
10:05PM0.29m
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6:24
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7:17
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Temp °C
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28
27
28
28
25
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23
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24
Feels °C
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29
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29
28
26
25
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23
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25
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24
23
23
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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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