
Surf Forecasts:
Tijuana Sloughs surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with 819 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 1.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 8AM. 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+) | 5AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tijuana Sloughs over the next 16 days.
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Alright, this is Rusty. Let's get real about the surf ahead. We're looking at a pretty flat and frustrating run for the most part, so don't get your hopes up too high. The water's sitting at 69°, a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
The forecast opens with a bit of a tease on Monday the 6th at Tijuana Sloughs. We've got a clean 2ft swell rolling in from the SW, but that long 20-second period is a classic sign of a groundswell. The problem? The wind is cross-on from the NW at 9 mph, making it choppy. The combined energy is weak (789), and the call is poor. Not worth paddling out for this one.
Tuesday the 7th morning shows a bit more size at 3ft, still from the SW with a long 18-second period, and the wind turns onshore from the WNW. It's a "marginal" call at best, and the afternoon looks even worse with cross-on wind. We see this pattern hold through the week – Wednesday the 8th has a 4ft swell but onshore wind. Thursday the 9th and Friday the 10th are more of the same with cross-onshore flow and readings of weak to moderate energy (820 down to 561). The swell holds around 3ft but the quality just isn't there.
The weekend of the 12th and 13th sees the swell drop to 3ft then 2ft with periods shortening. The energy falls off a cliff, down to 355, and conditions are either poor or marginal. We're into a real flat spell by Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th, with swells barely hitting 2ft. A bit of a pulse shows up on Wednesday the 15th, but it's tiny.
Now, there's a glimmer on Saturday the 18th of July. The morning session brings a moderate cross-shore wind from the SSW at 12 mph, and combined energy jumps to a strong 1060. The swell direction is S at 3ft, but the period is a short 19 seconds. The report says "marginal," so it's a bit of a mixed bag. The following Sunday morning, the 19th, offers up a 4ft S swell with moderate cross-shore wind and energy at 796. It's still only a "marginal" call.
The tail end of the outlook on the 20th and 21st just fades back into poor conditions with tiny swells and light cross-onshore breeze.
Look, Tijuana Sloughs is a river mouth that is "consistent," but it's not doing us any favors here. The only true standout – and I say this with a heavy dose of "maybe" – is the Saturday the 18th morning session. The jump in combined energy to 1060 is the biggest number we see, and with an S swell, it might offer a few more workable waves than the rest of this junk. Even then, the cross-shore wind is going to create a chop. It's an expert-only spot anyway, and with the "marginal" tag, don't expect perfection. The best of a bad bunch, but it's still a gamble considering the long-range uncertainty this far out.
Forget the rest of the days. This isn't a time to be precious about your board. If you're desperate, keep an eye on that Saturday, but don't plan your life around it.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
392 | 436 | 614 | 455 | 719 | 602 | 552 | 675 | 539 | 525 | 519 | 422 | 405 | 405 | 417 | 451 | 389 | 389 | 316 | 317 | 312 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 2:54PM1.33m | 2:19AM1.05m | 3:42PM1.44m | 4:07AM0.91m | 4:34PM1.56m | 5:58AM0.88m | 5:28PM1.70m | 7:25AM0.94m | 6:22PM1.84m | 8:27AM1.03m | 7:16PM1.98m | 9:16AM1.11m | 8:08PM2.08m | 9:59AM1.19m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:02PM0.68m | 8:33AM0.39m | 10:37PM0.53m | 9:21AM0.53m | 00:00AM0.30m | 10:23AM0.65m | 1:04AM0.05m | 11:33AM0.72m | 1:57AM-0.17m | 12:40PM0.73m | 2:46AM-0.34m | 1:41PM0.69m | 3:31AM-0.45m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | |
7:59 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | 7:57 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | WNW 6 | SW 18 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 16 | W 9 | W 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
322 | 58 | 614 | 102 | 151 | 181 | 173 | 153 | 281 | 220 | 519 | 186 | 147 | 405 | 417 | 451 | 389 | 389 | 316 | 317 | 312 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SSW 16 | WNW 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | S 15 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
392 | 436 | 79 | 455 | 719 | 602 | 552 | 675 | 539 | 525 | 141 | 422 | 405 | 94 | 66 | 73 | 40 | 32 | 119 | 26 | 25 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 20 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | WNW 12 | SSW 19 | — | — | — | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 21 | — | S 20 | S 20 | SSW 18 | S 15 | W 8 | SSW 16 | SW 21 |
28 | 388 | 118 | 217 | 13 | 210 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | — | 30 | 7 | 61 | 38 | 29 | 51 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 32 | 32 | 22 | 182 | 32 | 32 | 156 | 182 | 16 | 156 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
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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.











