
Surf Forecasts:
Tijuana Sloughs surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SSW 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★+): Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (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 Monday (Aug 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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+) | 2AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| 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, surfers, it’s Rusty here, and I gotta say, looking at this 16-day stretch for our region, it’s a tale of patience. We’ve got a lot of small, junky swell and less-than-ideal winds for the most part. The first week is looking pretty grim, so don’t get your hopes up for any quick fixes.
We start off with a bit of a dud. The first few days are showing weak, short-period swell with onshore and cross-onshore breezes, which is going to make Tijuana Sloughs look pretty messy. The energy is weak, around 263 to 475 in the combined swell energy, and the waves are only around 2ft to 3ft. The water temp is 73°, which is a full 5° warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s a very unusual spike, so at least the water will feel great while you’re sitting there waiting for a clean one. But surf-wise, it's a poor start.
The whole first week is a write-off for anything decent. The swell stays small, and the winds keep messing with the surface. There’s a little more energy building towards the end of the week, but it doesn't translate to quality. The period is still short, and the conditions are just not there. It's a long stretch of "poor surf conditions" and "marginal" calls, which tells you everything you need to know. We’re looking at a solid 7-day gap before anything even starts to look worthwhile.
Now, the second week is where things get a little more interesting, but it’s still not a slam dunk. Around the 14th and 15th, we finally see a pulse of longer-period groundswell. The swell direction is solidly from the SW, which is right in the optimum window for Tijuana Sloughs. The energy jumps up too, hitting 651 and 738 on the 15th, which is a strong push of water. The wave heights are still modest, around 3ft to 4ft, but that long period (15-16 seconds) will give it some push and shape. The problem? The wind is still coming from the WNW, which is cross-onshore, so it’s going to be a bit bumpy. It’s a trade-off. More power, but not clean.
If you’re a competent surfer, the standout window is the morning of the 15th. The swell is 3ft from the SW with a 16-second period, and the energy is a strong 651. It's the best combination of size and power on offer. The wind is 15 km/h cross-onshore, so it won't be perfect glass, but it will be the most surfable waves in this whole outlook. This is a spot that can handle a long-period SW swell, being a river mouth, and it should be worth the paddle out. Crowds are a possibility here, so be ready to share.
The rest of the second week is similar – small to medium swell, but the wind is just never fully offshore. The morning of the 16th has a 4ft SW swell with 15-second period and lighter winds, but the energy is a bit lower. It’s all just a variation on the same theme: a bit of swell, a bit of wind, and not quite the clean conditions we’d hope for. The end of the outlook trails off into weaker, shorter-period stuff again, so don’t plan a surf trip for the 20th or 21st.
So, overall, it's a pretty weak 16 days. The only real standout is the morning of the 15th, and even that is a "best of a bad bunch" situation. The long-period energy is there, but the wind is going to keep it from being epic. If you’re desperate, that’s your window. But for the rest of it, you might be better off just watching the forecast and hoping for a change. Remember, forecasts can change, and it’s not always this flat.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
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138 | 157 | 329 | 231 | 390 | 243 | 326 | 397 | 246 | 242 | 236 | 204 | 186 | 236 | 125 | 375 | 249 | 222 | 310 | 306 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 10:10AM1.41m | 9:37PM2.05m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:25PM0.42m | 4:27AM-0.30m | |||||||
— | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
138 | 106 | 329 | 132 | 390 | 243 | 326 | 397 | 246 | 242 | 236 | 204 | 137 | 135 | 125 | 375 | 249 | 222 | 310 | 306 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 5 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 15 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | S 12 | S 11 |
108 | 157 | 136 | 231 | 118 | 69 | 69 | 12 | 49 | 47 | 30 | 140 | 186 | 236 | 75 | 73 | 47 | 61 | 71 | 59 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | WNW 5 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 12 | WNW 5 | SW 21 | W 4 | W 4 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | SW 15 | WNW 11 | S 12 | SW 13 | WNW 9 |
9 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 23 | 14 | 6 | 56 | 7 | 72 | 3 | 1 | 38 | 12 | 116 | 75 | 42 | 48 | 61 | 16 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — |
8 | — | 4 | 8 | — | 3 | 8 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 34 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 32 | 0 | 182 | 16 | 0 | 37 | 16 | 0 | 182 | 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.











