Tijuana Sloughs Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.55° N 117.13° W

Tijuana Sloughs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tijuana Sloughs sea temperature is
20.7° C
1.5° 

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 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 457 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 8PM. 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+) 2AM (Sat 11th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 11th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 11th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s

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


Alright, surfers, it’s Rusty. Let’s talk about the next couple of weeks. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, onshore slop, so don’t get too excited. The first real pulse of energy doesn’t show up until the second week, and it’s got a load of caveats.

Right now, and for the next several days, it’s pretty grim. The Tijuana Sloughs (river) are seeing a weak, 3ft swell from the SSW with a long 15-second period, but the wind is cross-on from the SW at 6 mph. The combined wave energy is weak at 544, and the water is sitting at 69°, a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The conditions are just marginal, and the score is a dead zero for most of this period. Saturday the 11th through to the end of the following week is a write-off – tons of days with poor surf, onshore winds, and tiny swell. The swell drops to 2ft to 2ft, and the energy dips into the 200s and 300s. It’s a long, flat run.

The first thing that even looks like a wave comes on Saturday the 18th of July. The swell bumps up to 3ft from the SW with a solid 18-second period, and the energy jumps to 615 (moderate). The wind is onshore from the W at 9 mph, which is a killer for this river mouth. It’s still a marginal call, but it’s a step up from the nothing we’ve seen.

The standout, and I mean the only one worth talking about, is the morning of Sunday the 19th of July. Swell jumps to 5ft from the S, with a 14-second period. The combined energy hits 1334 (strong). That’s a proper pulse of energy. The problem? The wind is cross-on from the WNW at 9 mph, leaving it “fairly choppy.” For a river mouth that needs clean conditions, this is a bummer. It’s a 4ft to 5ft S swell, but the wind is just not playing ball. It’s the best on offer, but it’s not a classic. If you’re an expert and can handle the chop, it’s your window. The swell direction from the S is a bit off from the optimum WSW, so it won’t be perfectly lined up.

After that, Monday the 20th drops back to 3ft and the energy halves. The rest of the period is small again, with the next minor bump on Saturday the 25th of July showing 4ft from the S, but with a short 12-second period and cross-on winds. It’s not worth circling on the calendar.

Honestly, this is a tough one. The consistency is poor, and the winds are constantly messing up the setup. It’s the kind of run where you’re better off checking the cams than driving out. For now, the 19th of July morning is your best and only real shot, but keep your expectations low.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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SSW
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15
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15
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SSW
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SSW
14
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SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
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SSW
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0.9
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0.7
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0.8
SSW
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0.6
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SW
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SW
18
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18
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SW
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SW
16
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0.6
SW
19
0.5
SW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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417
451
389
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321
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312
176
210
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249
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165
206
159
155
227
181
Wind (km/h)
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SW
5
W
10
SW
10
W
5
WNW
5
WSW
10
W
5
WNW
10
W
15
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15
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Wind State
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glassy
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High Tide
6:22PM1.84m
8:27AM1.03m
7:16PM1.98m
9:16AM1.11m
8:08PM2.08m
9:59AM1.19m
8:58PM2.14m
10:40AM1.25m
9:47PM2.13m
11:21AM1.30m
10:34PM2.04m
12:02PM1.35m
11:21PM1.88m
12:44PM1.39m
Low Tide
1:57AM-0.17m
12:40PM0.73m
2:46AM-0.34m
1:41PM0.69m
3:31AM-0.45m
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
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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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