Tijuana Sloughs Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.55° N 117.13° W

Tijuana Sloughs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tijuana Sloughs sea temperature is
20.8° C
1.4° 

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 14 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, S swell with 569 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 19s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 14th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 19th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 18th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for us. Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a stretch of quiet days to start. We’ve got a long gap before anything worth paddling out for shows up. For the Northern Baja region here, it’s not uncommon to have a blank run like this, so don’t let it get you down. The first real whisper of potential doesn't come until late in the run, but there is one standout period that has me keeping an eye on the calendar.

For the first week and a half, we are looking at nothing but small, sloppy, and messy conditions. Monday the 13th through the following weekend is a write-off. Swell is tiny, around 2ft to 2ft, and the wind just won’t play ball, mostly coming cross-shore or cross-onshore. The wave energy is moderate at best, with values in the 300 to 600 range, but the quality is just not there. The water temp at Tijuana Sloughs is sitting at 69°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you don’t need a thick suit, but there is no surf to enjoy it in.

We finally see a pulse of energy kicking in around Wednesday the 22nd. The swell starts to push up, and by Thursday the 23rd, Tijuana Sloughs is the only spot to talk about. It’s an advanced, exposed river mouth, and it needs a solid south groundswell to fire. That swell arrives with size. We’re looking at 6ft to 7ft on Thursday morning and afternoon, coming from the S with a moderate 14-second period. This is a solid groundswell. The combined wave energy jumps up to the 1400-1500 range – strong stuff. This is going to be a proper, powerful wave, but here’s the kicker: the wind is light and cross-onshore. It’s not glassy, but light cross-onshore with small wind ripples is a lot better than what we’ve had, and it will keep things surfable.

This is the standout. The size is meaty enough for experts only – over 8ft is big and heavy, especially on a river mouth setup. The swell direction from the S is spot-on for Tijuana Sloughs, which loves a solid south swell. The period is long, which gives the waves real shape and power, but remember, on a spot like this, a long-period south swell can get a bit straight and fat. You need the tide right, and it will be busy – crowds are listed as ‘sometimes,’ so likely a few in the water for sure. The water will still be a touch warmer than normal, which is a bonus.

That Thursday is the only real window of stand-out surf. After that, it fades through the weekend and into the next week, dropping back down to marginal, smaller surf. So, if you’re an experienced surfer looking for a proper session, circle July 23rd on your calendar. It’s the one true pulse in a long, flat stretch.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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S
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
1.3
WNW
8
1.2
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9
0.6
SW
19
0.5
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19
0.6
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14
0.6
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14
0.8
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
1.3
S
12
1.2
S
12
0.9
SW
17
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
176
210
120
197
249
150
167
206
211
232
227
181
132
130
432
311
501
413
493
314
362
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
5
NNW
15
NW
15
NW
5
WNW
10
W
10
WSW
10
SW
20
SSW
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SSW
15
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20
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20
SSW
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15
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WSW
10
WSW
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W
15
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WSW
15
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Wind State
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High Tide
8:58PM2.14m
10:40AM1.25m
9:47PM2.13m
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
Low Tide
2:36PM0.62m
4:15AM-0.49m
3:28PM0.56m
4:57AM-0.46m
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
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7:57
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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