Tijuana Sloughs Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.55° N 117.13° W

Tijuana Sloughs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tijuana Sloughs sea temperature is
23.4°C
3.1° 

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 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, S swell with 2,379 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period with SW 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. 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 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) 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 2.4m 14s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 4th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 6th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 7th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for the Tijuana Sloughs.

Overall, the next two weeks look pretty bleak for good paddle surfing. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak, and mostly choppy conditions. There’s a brief window of interest around the first weekend of September, but it comes with a side of strong wind and rain. The real standout is a glassy morning a week later, but it’s small. The rest of the time... well, let’s just say it’s a good time to clean out the garage.

The week starts off disappointing. On Monday, August 31st, we have a 3 ft south swell with a 12-second period, and the combined energy is moderate at 630. The wind is a cross-on, so it’s already messy. The water is a very unusual 74°F, which is a lot warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s the only highlight.

Tuesday through Thursday are all poor. Swell drops to 2 ft or 2 ft, periods are all over the place, and the wind stays cross-on or onshore, making it choppy and unrideable.

Friday, September 4th is a bit of a tease. A 4 ft swell from the SSW with a 16-second period is showing up. That’s a long-period groundswell, which gives it shape, but the energy is moderate (818). The wind is onshore, so it’s not clean. It’s marginal at best.

Now, Saturday, September 5th is the first real chance to get wet. The swell builds to 4 ft from the south, with a period of 13 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to strong at 1079. The wind is a light cross-on, so it’s not glassy, but it’s manageable. The afternoon pushes to 5 ft and the wind shifts onshore, so the morning is the better window. This is for advanced surfers only, as the 5 ft is getting into the meaty range for a river mouth.

Sunday, September 6th is a write-off. The swell is 8 ft with a 15-second period, which is big and powerful. The combined energy is very strong at 2326. But the wind is a moderate cross-shore, then turns into a strong cross-shore with heavy rain. This setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. It’s just too messy.

Then we hit a big gap. Nothing works for the rest of the week.

The one true standout is Monday, September 7th. The morning is glassy. I mean glassy. The wind is 5 km/h from the WSW, described as “slight air” and it’s glassy. The swell is only 2 ft from the SSW, but it’s a 15-second period, so it’s long and clean. The combined energy is weak at 305. It’s a small day, but it will be the cleanest, most beautiful surf of the whole forecast. Get out there early.

After that, it’s back to very small, weak, and choppy surf for the rest of the second week. Swell drops to 1 ft to 3 ft, with periods from 13 to 17 seconds, but the wind is almost always a cross-on, ruining any chance of a clean wave. The combined energy rarely breaks 500. It’s a sad run of poor surf.

So, the pick of the litter is that glassy morning of September 7th for the cleanest, prettiest little waves. The bigger, more powerful windows on September 5th and 6th are too compromised by wind. Keep an eye on the forecast, but for now, don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Period (s)
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S
12
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12
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
S
11
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
18
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SW
17
0.7
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16
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18
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18
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17
1.2
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16
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16
1.3
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13
1.6
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14
1.9
S
14
2.3
S
15
2.2
S
15
2.4
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
295
276
156
146
113
152
238
238
298
236
607
607
640
717
573
609
1042
1484
2272
2055
2379
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
NW
15
NW
20
NW
15
NW
15
NW
20
WNW
10
WNW
15
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15
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5
SW
10
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15
W
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NNW
10
NW
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W
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NNW
20
N
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N
15
SSW
Wind State
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cross-on
High Tide
11:35AM1.64m
11:57PM1.28m
12:08PM1.65m
00:56AM1.07m
12:49PM1.63m
2:35AM0.90m
1:49PM1.59m
5:50AM0.89m
3:21PM1.57m
7:13AM1.02m
4:57PM1.64m
7:39AM1.15m
6:11PM1.76m
Low Tide
6:00PM0.30m
5:37AM0.43m
6:59PM0.31m
6:00AM0.60m
8:19PM0.33m
6:22AM0.77m
10:05PM0.29m
6:43AM0.91m
11:42PM0.15m
10:15AM0.99m
00:46AM-0.01m
11:59AM0.87m
1:33AM-0.13m
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6:22
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6:24
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7:14
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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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