Tijuana Sloughs Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.55° N 117.13° W

Tijuana Sloughs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tijuana Sloughs sea temperature is
22.2° C
2.0° 

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 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SW swell with 523 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s 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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 20th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 20th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 16th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. We’re looking at a pretty bleak stretch ahead for Tijuana Sloughs. If you were hoping for a proper swell, you’re going to be disappointed for a while. The next 16 days are looking like a whole lot of small, weak, and choppy surf.

We’re starting off with a long, flat spell. From now until at least the 21st, conditions are going to be pretty tough. The swell is small and the wind is mostly cross-onshore, which is just going to mess up what little waves we have. The water is sitting at 72°, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, so at least it’ll be comfortable while you’re staring at the ocean. The wave energy is weak, with readings mostly in the 400s and 500s – that’s just not enough push to get anything decent breaking at a river mouth like this.

The first couple of days aren't even worth a look. We're talking poor surf with a gentle cross-onshore breeze and some chop. It won't be until around the 21st that we even get a marginal call, and even then, it’s just not good. The swell direction is from the SSW, but it’s small, around 2ft, with a short period of 13 seconds. It’s a “maybe if you’re desperate” situation, not a “grab your board” one.

The weekend of the 23rd and 24th stays marginal. We’re still looking at tiny swell, mostly 2ft, with periods that are just not consistent. The wind stays light, but it’s cross-onshore, so it’s not going to be glassy. The energy drops too – some readings dip into the 300s and 400s, which is weak. This is a time to do something else.

The last few days of August into the first days of September finally show a little life. Around the 27th, there's a bit of a bump in energy, hitting 519, and the period is a bit shorter at 12 seconds. It’s still a marginal call, not great. But the standout, if you can call it that, is the 29th. We finally see the swell push to 4ft from the SW with a 16-second period. The combined energy also jumps up to around 690 – that’s the strongest we’ve seen in this whole forecast. The wind is light, but it’s still cross-onshore from the WSW. This is the only day that looks like it could produce something rideable, but it’s still going to be a grindy, Sectiony day at a river mouth, and with that period, it might be breaking a little too straight. It’s promising, but it’s over a week away, so don't hold your breath. Everything after that fades back to marginal.

So, in short: keep your expectations low. There's one day, the 29th, that looks like it might be worth a paddle, but it’s not a guaranteed classic. Get out there if you're keen, but don’t say I didn’t warn you.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
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15
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SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
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SSW
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0.8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
523
437
367
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357
293
232
240
339
382
382
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236
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163
154
154
98
90
239
225
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
15
NW
10
NNW
15
WNW
15
NW
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NW
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WNW
10
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10
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cross-on
High Tide
12:26PM1.56m
00:33AM1.30m
1:02PM1.53m
1:30AM1.06m
1:43PM1.47m
3:01AM0.88m
2:37PM1.41m
3:56PM1.38m
8:31AM0.99m
5:20PM1.41m
8:28AM1.06m
6:22PM1.50m
Low Tide
6:38PM0.39m
6:25AM0.39m
7:38PM0.45m
6:48AM0.59m
8:58PM0.48m
7:03AM0.76m
10:51PM0.45m
00:24AM0.34m
9:59AM1.01m
1:16AM0.22m
12:02PM0.98m
1:53AM0.12m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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