Tijuana Sloughs Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.55° N 117.13° W

Tijuana Sloughs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tijuana Sloughs sea temperature is
23.0° 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 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 402 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 6th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 8th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 17s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 8th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, surf rats, it’s Rusty here. Let's get straight into it. I’ve been staring at the charts for our stretch of coast, and I gotta be honest with you: it’s a pretty bleak picture for the next couple of weeks. The long-range stuff is showing some life, but for the here and now, we’re looking at a whole lot of nothing.

We're looking at Tijuana Sloughs (Tijuana-Sloughs), and that water is sitting at a balmy 73°F, which is a full 6°F warmer than it should be for this time of year. That's a huge red flag – it’s unusual, and it speaks to how messed up the ocean temps are right now. For a river mouth setup like this, that warm water isn't doing us any favors.

The first week is a total write-off. From the Tuesday 4th through to the 10th, there's just nothing doing. We're talking tiny swells, mostly around 2-3 ft, coming from the SW with periods in that junky 13 to 15 second range. The energy readings are all over the place, sometimes weak, sometimes moderate, but the wave comment says it all: "poor surf conditions" every single session. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, keeping things chopped up and messy. It's not even worth paddling out. We're looking at a solid 6-7 day gap with absolutely no recommendations.

Then, starting Friday the 7th, there's a flicker of hope. That SW swell bumps up slightly to 2 ft, and the period jumps to a much more interesting 19 seconds. The energy also kicks up to a moderate 469. But it's still only rated as marginal, and the wind is still that annoying cross-onshore. It's a tease, not a green light.

The following week repeats the same pattern. Small swells, poor quality, onshore winds. The energy readings start climbing during the middle of the week, hitting the 600s and 700s on the 14th and 15th, which is strong, but the swell height stays stubbornly around the 3 ft mark. The period is still good, around 16-18 seconds, but it's all getting killed by the wind. That Thursday 14th and Friday 15th are the only days that even get a "marginal" nod, and it's purely because of that long-period energy. The wave heights are small, so it's not a beginner hazard, but it's also not clean surf.

Into the second week, things don't improve. The 16th and 17th see some 3 ft swells, but the wind state is just junk – cross-onshore and choppy. The energy is moderate, but it doesn't matter if the surface is a mess. This is a river break, and with this kind of onshore wind, it's going to be a washing machine. Honestly, with the onshore wind and small, weak swell, this setup looks more interesting for the kite surfers than us paddle surfers.

The one thing that keeps me optimistic is that this break is listed as consistent. It tends not to stay this flat and crappy for long. Forecasts can and will change. So, while I'm telling you to leave the boards in the car for now, don't sell them. The foundation of that long-period groundswell is there in the background; we just need the wind to swing around and give us a chance. As we get to the middle of the second week, those longer-period swells are looking more promising, but it's a long-range call and far from certain.

Keep an eye on it. When it does turn on, it'll be worth it. This is Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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14
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0.4
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SW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
107
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155
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329
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236
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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15
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10
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High Tide
2:09AM0.96m
2:37PM1.53m
4:20AM0.84m
3:48PM1.59m
6:40AM0.89m
5:04PM1.69m
7:48AM1.01m
6:13PM1.82m
8:28AM1.12m
7:12PM1.95m
9:02AM1.23m
8:04PM2.05m
Low Tide
8:33PM0.52m
7:23AM0.57m
10:15PM0.41m
8:06AM0.73m
11:52PM0.23m
9:44AM0.85m
00:59AM0.02m
11:33AM0.86m
1:50AM-0.17m
12:49PM0.77m
2:35AM-0.30m
1:47PM0.65m
3:15AM-0.37m
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Temp °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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