Tijuana Sloughs Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.55° N 117.13° W

Tijuana Sloughs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tijuana Sloughs sea temperature is
23.4° C
3.2° 

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 11 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SW swell with 864 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tijuana Sloughs this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Tijuana Sloughs in the next 16 days are 1.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. 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+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 15th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again, this time in feet and miles for the imperial crew.

Lookin’ up the coast for Tijuana Sloughs, and I gotta be honest – it’s a grim run. The water’s cookin’ at 74°F, which is a full 6°F warmer than normal for August. That’s some real strange bathwater.

We got a massive dry spell. From Tuesday the 11th all the way through Sunday the 16th, it’s just poor conditions. Swell heights are tiny – 1ft to 4ft – and the wind is blowin’ onshore or cross-onshore the whole time, killin’ any chance of clean waves. The swell periods are long, up to 18 seconds, which would be sweet if the wind was off, but it’s not. The combined wave energy is low, mostly between 200 and 700 – weak to moderate, nothin’ worth paddlin’ for.

Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th? Same story. Poor surf, small swell, crummy wind. We’re talkin’ a solid 13-day stretch of junk. It’s not until Friday the 23rd that we see a flicker of “marginal” – a 2ft to 2ft SW groundswell at 18 seconds, but still with light cross-onshore breeze. Hardly a reason to wax the board.

Now for the one glimmer. On Saturday the 15th, the swell peaks at 4ft from the SSW with a 16-second period – that’s a legit long-period groundswell. The combined energy hits 734, which is moderate, and it’s the biggest pulse of the whole outlook. But dang it, the wind is cross-onshore from the WNW at 15 km/h (9 mph), keepin’ it bumpy. For a river mouth, that long-period SSW swell could line up a few peelers if the tide is right, but it’s a gamble. That’s your best bet, but I wouldn’t call it a standout.

There’s another little bump on Wednesday the 26th with 4ft SW swell at 16 seconds and energy at 783, but the wind’s cross-onshore again. More of a maybe than a certainty.

Bottom line: this is a slow, frustrating 16 days. The constant onshore wind and tiny swell mean you’re better off stayin’ home or checkin’ a different stretch. The forecasts can change, but right now, I’d say don’t hold your breath.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
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Height (m)
Direction
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0.4
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
17
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
18
0.9
SW
14
1.2
SW
17
0.9
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
116
307
249
222
310
306
299
358
273
334
323
864
458
674
657
516
482
482
362
261
279
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
15
W
10
NNW
10
W
10
W
10
W
10
WSW
15
W
10
W
10
WNW
15
WNW
10
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
NW
15
NW
20
WNW
10
NNW
15
NW
15
NW
15
NW
Wind State
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on
cross-on
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High Tide
9:36AM1.32m
8:52PM2.09m
10:10AM1.41m
9:37PM2.05m
10:43AM1.49m
10:21PM1.94m
11:17AM1.54m
11:03PM1.76m
11:52AM1.57m
11:46PM1.54m
12:26PM1.56m
00:33AM1.30m
1:02PM1.53m
1:30AM1.06m
Low Tide
2:38PM0.52m
3:52AM-0.36m
3:25PM0.42m
4:27AM-0.30m
4:12PM0.35m
5:00AM-0.18m
4:58PM0.33m
5:31AM-0.01m
5:46PM0.34m
5:59AM0.18m
6:38PM0.39m
6:25AM0.39m
7:38PM0.45m
rain showers
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6:11
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6:13
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7:37
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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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