
Surf Forecasts:
Tijuana Sloughs surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, S swell with 747 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period with S 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 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 16s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tijuana Sloughs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the menu for Tijuana Sloughs over the next couple of weeks.
The overall pattern is a bit of a slow burn. We’ve got a long stretch of small, messy surf kicking things off, with the real energy building up slowly and peaking in the second week. It’s not going to be a classic, but there are a couple of windows worth watching.
The first several days are a write-off, honestly. From Wednesday the 15th right through the weekend of the 19th, we’re looking at tiny waves with poor conditions. The water is sitting at 70°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The wind is mostly cross or cross-on, and the swell is weak and short-period. It’s just not doing anything for us.
Things start to get a little more interesting around Monday the 20th, but it’s still marginal. The energy is building, but the wind is still onshore or cross-on, keeping things choppy. The real turning point looks like Wednesday the 22nd. By the afternoon, we’ve got a 4ft swell from the S with a 14-second period, which is a nice groundswell. The wind is light and cross-on, and the combined energy is ramping up to 1110. It’s not perfect, but it’s the first time we’ve seen something rideable.
The standout period, and the one I’d circle on your calendar, is around Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th. On Thursday afternoon, we’re looking at 6ft of S swell at 13 seconds. That’s a solid, powerful wave. The combined energy is hitting 1403, which is serious. However, the wind is onshore, so it will be a bit lumpy. This is expert territory at that size. Friday the 24th keeps the size up around 6ft-6ft from the S, with the same 13-second period, but the wind turns cross-on from the NW. It’s still a powerful swell (energy at 1560), but you’ll be dealing with a cross-chop.
If you’re looking for the cleanest option in that window, keep an eye on Saturday the 25th afternoon. The swell drops a touch to 5ft from the SSW, period at 12 seconds, but the wind goes light and onshore from the W. That’s light wind, often glassy, which will make for much cleaner faces. The combined energy is still a solid 1089. It’s still a big wave, but the conditions will be better.
The last few days of the month settle back down. Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th have smaller, longer-period swells (3ft-4ft, 18-19 seconds) with light winds, which could be fun for a point or reef setup, but at a river break like this, that long period can make it break a bit straight. The energy is still moderate.
So, the best on offer is definitely the 6ft S swell on Thursday the 23rd and the cleaner 5ft swell on Saturday the 25th. The bigger day is for the experienced crew only, while Saturday offers a bit more quality for the effort. The rest of the window is a lot of waiting for something to happen.
Stay stoked, and don't force it if it's not there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
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150 | 167 | 206 | 159 | 177 | 227 | 181 | 132 | 130 | 432 | 304 | 747 | 556 | 487 | 367 | 430 | 573 | 595 | 419 | 474 | 474 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 11:21AM1.30m | 10:34PM2.04m | 12:02PM1.35m | 11:21PM1.88m | 12:44PM1.39m | 00:09AM1.66m | 1:27PM1.42m | 00:59AM1.41m | 2:13PM1.44m | 2:00AM1.15m | 3:03PM1.45m | 3:24AM0.94m | 3:57PM1.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:20PM0.52m | 5:37AM-0.37m | 5:12PM0.51m | 6:15AM-0.22m | 6:07PM0.52m | 6:52AM-0.04m | 7:09PM0.55m | 7:27AM0.17m | 8:21PM0.57m | 8:02AM0.38m | 9:51PM0.54m | 8:39AM0.58m | 11:32PM0.44m | ||||||||
5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | W 6 |
150 | 167 | 206 | 121 | 177 | 123 | 101 | 72 | 51 | 432 | 209 | 747 | 556 | 472 | 284 | 430 | 573 | 595 | 419 | 474 | 81 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | S 12 | W 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 12 | SW 18 | W 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 10 | WNW 6 | SSW 9 | SSW 15 |
12 | 75 | 30 | 159 | 155 | 227 | 132 | 132 | 130 | 180 | 304 | 129 | 418 | 487 | 367 | 161 | 117 | 96 | 39 | 31 | 474 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | W 5 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 19 | WNW 18 | S 11 | W 7 | S 14 | WNW 8 | W 16 | W 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 5 | SSW 10 | SSE 16 | S 13 |
66 | 14 | 73 | 47 | 46 | 104 | 181 | 104 | 64 | 25 | 150 | 20 | 126 | 119 | 75 | 71 | 69 | 21 | 73 | 48 | 90 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | — | — | — | S 2 | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 |
13 | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 18 | — | 56 | 57 | 129 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 242 | 27 | 156 | 156 | 32 | 182 | 32 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 156 | 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.
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