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Tijuana Sloughs surfForecast / Baja Norte / USA
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Tijuana Sloughs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tijuana Sloughs sea temperature is
17.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Tijuana Sloughs surf forecast from 29 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,033 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Saturday (May 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 30th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 5th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 4th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tijuana Sloughs over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 14 | SSW 22 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | |
229 | 203 | 166 | 170 | 115 | 308 | 563 | 552 | 578 | 826 | 807 | 744 | 532 | 519 | 430 | 455 | 264 | 376 | 447 | 854 | 1033 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 9:28AM1.04m | 8:33PM1.73m | 10:09AM1.03m | 9:02PM1.73m | 10:49AM1.02m | 9:32PM1.72m | 11:28AM1.00m | 10:03PM1.69m | 12:11PM0.99m | 10:35PM1.64m | 12:56PM0.98m | 11:09PM1.58m | 1:47PM0.98m | 11:47PM1.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:06PM0.61m | 3:47AM-0.16m | 2:36PM0.66m | 4:21AM-0.17m | 3:07PM0.69m | 4:55AM-0.16m | 3:38PM0.73m | 5:32AM-0.13m | 4:11PM0.76m | 6:11AM-0.09m | 4:47PM0.80m | 6:52AM-0.03m | 5:31PM0.84m | ||||||||
5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | |
— | 7:49 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | |
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Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | W 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | SSW 18 |
229 | 175 | 166 | 53 | 79 | 103 | 250 | 289 | 308 | 826 | 807 | 744 | 532 | 519 | 430 | 108 | 222 | 203 | 318 | 257 | 1033 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | WNW 16 | W 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 22 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | W 7 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 6 | SSE 14 | W 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | W 11 |
77 | 203 | 71 | 170 | 99 | 308 | 563 | 552 | 578 | 57 | 187 | 153 | 36 | 70 | 43 | 455 | 264 | 283 | 447 | 854 | 275 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 17 | S 21 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WNW 9 | S 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | WNW 10 | SW 20 | SSE 14 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 |
115 | 9 | 130 | 165 | 115 | 95 | 103 | 237 | 86 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 10 | 98 | 66 | 258 | 376 | 384 | 32 | 28 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 10 | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 78 | — | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 156 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 325 | 27 | 182 | 182 | 19 |
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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.











