Tijuana Sloughs Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.55° N 117.13° W

Tijuana Sloughs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tijuana Sloughs sea temperature is
22.5°C
2.2° 

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 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 886 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s 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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s is also forecast. 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 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 5PM. 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+) 2AM (Fri 28th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 28th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 3rd Sep)5ft (1.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here, looking at the next couple of weeks for the Tijuana Sloughs. Let’s be straight with each other: it’s a quiet run, not much to get the heart pumping. We don’t have a single standout day that screams "go now", but there are a couple of windows where things might line up if you’re patient.

The first proper look we get is on Thursday, the 27th of August. Morning shows a clean, clear sky with a light cross-on wind of 6 mph. There’s swell running at 4 ft from the South, with a period of 11 seconds. The combined energy coming in is moderate at 559, but the report says the surf is marginal and tides might be tricky. It’s honestly a "maybe" session, not something to rush for.

We then hit a long, flat, poor stretch. From Friday the 28th through to Monday the 7th of September, the surf flickers between 2 ft and 4 ft, but it’s plagued by cross-on winds, a lot of onshore flow, and very poor or marginal conditions. There’s not a single morning or afternoon in that stretch that breaks a score of 2 out of 10. It's a tough run, with moderate energy levels (often 252 to 869) but just messy, chopped-up surf that’s hard to enjoy. This is a real lull.

The next potential bright spot appears on the 7th of September, Monday afternoon. The wind drops to glassy – that’s a big deal. It’s only 3 mph and glassy, with a light cross-onshore. The swell is a small 3 ft from the SSW at 14 seconds, and the combined energy is 374. It’s not big, but glassy conditions at the Sloughs will give you the cleanest, prettiest little walls you’ll get in this window. The report says "expect good surf conditions", and for this period, that’s the best we have.

After that, into the second week, we see a bit more energy on the 3rd of September (Thursday) when the afternoon swell hits 5 ft from the SSW at 14 seconds, with a moderate 1268 combined energy. That’s a lot more punch, but the wind is cross-on at 9 mph, making it choppy. It’s a powerful, messy wave – better for a strong paddler than a smooth glide.

The 4th of September (Friday) morning also has some potential: 3 ft from the SSW with a long 17-second period and a light onshore wind. The combined energy is 893. That long period will mean longer lulls between sets, but the wave quality should be better if you’re willing to wait. But the wind is onshore, so it won’t be perfect.

Overall, the best on offer is that glassy Monday afternoon on the 7th of September. If you’re after the most power, the 3rd of September afternoon has the biggest punch, but you’ll have to deal with the chop.

The water on the 27th of August was 73°F, which is 4° warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s a noticeably warm bath.

Signing off, Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
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1
1
1
1
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
11
1.1
S
11
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
1.2
SSW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1.2
S
13
1
S
12
1
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
10
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
363
269
207
206
211
807
602
683
740
530
431
325
466
285
246
178
128
254
214
393
751
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
5
W
5
WNW
10
SW
10
WSW
5
W
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
W
10
W
15
W
5
WNW
10
W
15
WNW
5
WNW
10
WNW
20
WNW
15
NNW
15
NW
15
NW
15
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:53AM1.39m
9:24PM1.79m
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
Low Tide
3:17PM0.47m
4:03AM-0.04m
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
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7:19
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Temp °C
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27
26
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28
26
27
27
24
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Feels °C
28
29
28
28
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28
28
27
25
25
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25
24
22
23
23
22
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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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