
Surf Forecasts:
Tijuana Sloughs surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SW swell with 864 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 19s 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. 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 1.2m 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 Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| 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 folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. We’ve got one spot in the mix for the next 16 days – Tijuana Sloughs – and honestly, it’s a tough run. The first few days are a write-off, so we’re looking at a gap until things start to look a little more interesting.
The water is sitting at 74°F right now, which is a solid 6°F warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s pretty unusual – you’ll be feeling that tropical bath water, for sure.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Thursday, August 13th morning. We’re seeing a small 3ft SSW swell with a period of 16 seconds – that’s a proper long-period groundswell, which is a plus for a river mouth setup like the Sloughs. The combined energy is moderate (383). The wind is light and blowing from the WSW, which is offshore for this spot. That’s a major positive – clean, glassy conditions on offer. It’s still a marginal call, and the size is tiny, so it’s more for the longboard or a fun session on a log. Crowds are possible here.
The next day, Friday, August 14th, picks up a touch. Morning sees 2ft of SW swell, long period again at 18 seconds, and moderate energy (621). Light offshore wind from the WNW. The afternoon pushes the energy up to strong (785) with 3ft of SSW swell, but the wind swings cross-onshore, so the morning is the pick. This is the best on offer in the whole window – a small but clean, long-period groundswell with offshore wind. It’s not a standout for power, but for quality, it’s the one.
Saturday, August 15th has a similar story. Morning shows 3ft of SSW swell, 16-second period, strong energy (702). The wind is cross-onshore from the NW, which will put a few ripples on the surface. The afternoon bumps up to 4ft of SW swell, but the wind stays cross-onshore and choppy, so again, morning is the better call. Still, it’s not clean enough to get excited about.
After that, the forecasts drop off into a long stretch of poor surf with onshore or cross-onshore winds and marginal energy. From Sunday, August 16th all the way through to Friday, August 22nd, it’s mostly small, weak, and messy. The energy drops, and the wind is never truly favourable. There’s a brief spike on Saturday, August 22nd afternoon with 5ft of WNW swell, but the period is a short 8 seconds – that’s windswell, not groundswell, so it’ll be bumpy and weak. Not one for the paddle.
So, the only real standout is the Friday, August 14th morning session. It’s small, clean, and has that long-period juice. If you’re a goofy-footer who loves a river mouth, that’s your window. The rest of the 16 days, you’re better off waiting for the next forecast shift.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
204 | 186 | 236 | 116 | 307 | 249 | 222 | 310 | 306 | 299 | 358 | 273 | 334 | 404 | 864 | 458 | 739 | 720 | 657 | 536 | 482 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:02AM1.23m | 8:04PM2.05m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:47PM0.65m | 3:15AM-0.37m | 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 | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
204 | 137 | 137 | 87 | 307 | 249 | 222 | 310 | 306 | 299 | 358 | 273 | 251 | 305 | 864 | 458 | 739 | 720 | 657 | 536 | 482 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | S 12 | SW 14 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | WNW 5 |
140 | 186 | 236 | 116 | 75 | 47 | 61 | 71 | 59 | 61 | 60 | 186 | 334 | 404 | 67 | 189 | 37 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 29 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | SW 16 | WNW 10 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | S 12 | SW 13 | WNW 9 | SW 12 | SSW 21 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | W 11 | S 11 | W 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | S 10 |
13 | 38 | 20 | 75 | 48 | 62 | 48 | 61 | 16 | 23 | 44 | 52 | 36 | 57 | 10 | 37 | 10 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 4 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 4 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — |
3 | 3 | — | 19 | 48 | — | — | 19 | — | — | 23 | — | — | 19 | 4 | 18 | 21 | 14 | 19 | 20 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
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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.











