Tijuana Sloughs Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.55° N 117.13° W

Tijuana Sloughs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tijuana Sloughs sea temperature is
20.3° C
0.1° 

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 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,135 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 2PM. 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 (Thu 20th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 26th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 26th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's talk about the Tijuana Sloughs scene. We've got a long-range look, and honestly, for the first week or so, we're dealing with a whole lot of nothing special. The Tijuana Sloughs, a river mouth setup, is seeing a lot of marginal and poor conditions on the horizon. The water temp is sitting right around 69°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The outlook kicks off on Thursday, the 20th of August, with small, weak swell. We're looking at a 3ft SSW swell, but it's just not doing much. The energy is weak (320) and the conditions are tagged as marginal. That's the story for the next few days. Friday the 21st sees the swell drop even more, and by Saturday the 22nd, we're seeing a tiny 1ft SW swell, but it's a long-period 18 seconds. That kind of groundswell can be tricky at a river mouth, often breaking too straight. The real issue is the cross-onshore wind that pops up Saturday afternoon, chopping things up.

The quality stays poor right through the end of August and into the very start of September. There's a bit of a pulse around the 26th and 27th, with the swell building to 4ft to 5ft from the S and SSW, and the energy picks up into the moderate range (872 to 1089), but it's still marginal, with light cross-onshore winds. It's not a total washout, but it's not one to get excited about.

Now, hold on to your boards, because the first real standout of the forecast window appears on Thursday, the 4th of September. We've got a 3ft swell from the SW, but the period is a very long 18 seconds, and the energy is solidly moderate (1023). What's key here is the morning has a light offshore breeze from the WSW. That's a major positive. The Tijuana Sloughs can handle a long-period SW groundswell, and with clean conditions, it could offer some good shapes. This is easily the best option on offer, but it's a long-range call, so keep your expectations tempered.

Earlier in the period, on Thursday morning, the 3rd of September, there's a chance too. A 5ft WNW swell with a short 8-second period and light wind, but the energy is moderate (798). It's a bit of a different beast—short period, so it'll be more of a windswell, but the light wind could make it fun for the advanced crew. Anything over 5ft is getting serious for the beginners.

So, the summary: a whole lot of flat or poor days until we hit the first week of September. The 3rd and 4th of September are the ones to pencil in, with the 4th looking the most promising. This spot is consistent and exposed, and it's an advanced wave, so don't bring the foamie.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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0.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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166
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98
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239
222
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255
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727
411
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
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High Tide
3:56PM1.38m
8:31AM0.99m
5:20PM1.41m
8:28AM1.06m
6:22PM1.50m
8:39AM1.12m
7:09PM1.60m
8:53AM1.18m
7:46PM1.70m
9:11AM1.24m
8:20PM1.76m
9:31AM1.31m
8:52PM1.80m
Low Tide
00:24AM0.34m
9:59AM1.01m
1:16AM0.22m
12:02PM0.98m
1:53AM0.12m
12:57PM0.88m
2:23AM0.03m
1:35PM0.77m
2:49AM-0.02m
2:09PM0.66m
3:14AM-0.06m
2:43PM0.56m
3:39AM-0.07m
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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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