Tijuana Sloughs Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.55° N 117.13° W

Tijuana Sloughs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 29 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tijuana Sloughs sea temperature is
22.7° C
2.9° 

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 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, S swell with 944 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s 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 (Jul 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 14s. 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 (Jul 30) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 30th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 30th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 30th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab a coffee, this is Rusty. Looking at the next 16 days, it’s a story of a very brief flurry of action, followed by a whole lot of nothing. The first few days are the only ones with any real pulse, and after that, it’s a long, flat spell.

The only spot on the menu is Tijuana Sloughs, a river mouth that’s built for the advanced crew. It’s consistent, which is a plus, but it’s also fully exposed. The water is bathing at 73°F, which is *much warmer* than usual for this time of year – nearly 5°F above the norm, so you can ditch the heavy rubber.

The best chance we get is on Wednesday, July 29th, in the morning. We’re looking at a 4ft swell from the SSW, with a long, 16-second period. That’s proper groundswell, and at a river mouth, it should be lining up nicely. The combined energy is moderate at 871. The wind is a light cross-onshore from the WSW, so it won’t be glassy, but it won’t be a mess. This is the one to circle.

From the afternoon of the 29th, and through to Thursday, July 30th, the surf holds around 4ft from the same SSW direction, with a 15-16 second period, energy around 791-958. The wind stays light, but it’s onshore, making it a little bumpy.

By Friday, August 1st, the swell is fading fast. The morning of the 1st shows 3ft, and the energy drops to 426. It’s still surfable, but it’s on the way out.

Then it all goes quiet. From Sunday, August 2nd, all the way through to Thursday, August 13th, the surf is described as “poor.” The swell heights are tiny, mostly under 3ft, and the energy is weak, often below 300. The wind is light, but it’s onshore or cross-onshore, and the period gets weird. There’s a spike in period on the 7th and 10th with 19-20 second swells, but with only 2ft of height, it’s just not enough to do anything. For a consistent spot, this is a very long, dry spell.

On Wednesday, August 13th, in the afternoon, there’s a tiny flicker. The swell climbs back to 3ft from the SW, with a 16-second period and energy of 529. The wind is a light onshore. The forecast is calling it “marginal,” which is a step up from “poor,” but it’s still a long shot. That’s your long-range, “maybe” window.

Bottom line: if you can’t make it out on the morning of Wednesday the 29th, you’re looking at a very long wait. The near-term call is solid, so that’s your window. Everything else is just hoping for a change in the forecasts.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.4
S
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
12
0.5
S
13
0.5
SW
14
0.8
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
798
724
604
604
565
780
788
531
210
286
248
81
89
103
108
103
127
90
112
107
104
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
WSW
10
W
10
WNW
5
WSW
10
WNW
10
W
5
NW
10
W
10
WNW
5
WSW
10
SW
10
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5
WSW
10
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10
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SW
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SSW
Wind State
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High Tide
10:39AM1.21m
9:42PM1.82m
11:04AM1.26m
10:14PM1.78m
11:32AM1.30m
10:46PM1.69m
12:00PM1.36m
11:21PM1.56m
12:29PM1.41m
00:01AM1.39m
1:03PM1.45m
00:51AM1.18m
1:44PM1.49m
2:09AM0.96m
Low Tide
3:29PM0.64m
4:44AM-0.14m
4:06PM0.60m
5:11AM-0.10m
4:43PM0.58m
5:37AM-0.02m
5:25PM0.56m
6:02AM0.09m
6:13PM0.55m
6:27AM0.24m
7:13PM0.55m
6:53AM0.40m
8:33PM0.52m
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7:49
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
22
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26
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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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