Tijuana Sloughs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the Tijuana Sloughs.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this stretch isn’t lookin’ too hot. We’ve got a long, quiet spell ahead. From Sunday the 2nd of August all the way through to Friday the 14th, the surf is just plain poor. We’re talkin’ tiny, weak swells – mostly around 2 ft to 3 ft – and the wind is either onshore or cross-onshore, which is just trash for a river mouth like this. The swell energy is low to moderate, with values like 216 to 470 (combined energy of all swells directed here), but it doesn’t matter when the quality is this bad. The wind is light, but it’s comin’ from the wrong direction, so expect bumpy, rippled water. The one bit of good news is the water temp is about average for this time of year, so you won’t freeze while you’re gettin’ skunked.

Now, if you’ve got patience and a high tolerance for mediocrity, there’s a tiny glimmer around the 14th and 15th of August. On Friday the 14th afternoon, we see a small bump to 4 ft from the SW at a long 18-second period, and the energy ramps up to 796 (combined energy of all swells directed here). The wind is still onshore, but the longer period might give you a bit more push. Then Saturday the 15th morning, with 3 ft from the SW at 16 seconds, and light offshore winds from the WNW, could be the cleanest window we get. Still, it’s only marginally better. The swell direction (SW) is not ideal for this spot – it’s exposed to WSW, so a SW swell is a bit off-angle. Things are too small and inconsistent to get excited about.

Honestly, this is a tough stretch. Most of the 16 days are a write-off. If you’re desperate, maybe the 15th of August morning is your best bet, but don’t expect much. The river mouth is usually a bit more consistent, but this run is a quiet one. For a solid wave, you’re better off waitin’ or lookin’ elsewhere.

Rusty.

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