Surf Forecasts:
Tijuana Sloughs surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, S swell with 1,442 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s 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 (Sep 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s is also forecast. 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 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11AM. 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 (Sat 5th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tijuana Sloughs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and let’s have a look at what’s coming up. The forecast for Tijuana Sloughs has a bit of a slow start, but if you’re patient and know what you’re doing, there’s a day or two that could be pretty special.
Right now, the water is sitting at 74° which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. A good 5° above the long-term average, so you can leave the full wetsuit at home and enjoy a bit of a tropical feel.
The first few days aren’t much to write home about. Sunday the 30th has small 4 ft swell from the SSW with a 15-second period, but the wind is cross-on from the WSW at 6 mph, making it messy. The combined wave energy is 673 (moderate), but the conditions are marginal. Monday and Tuesday are similar – small, onshore, not worth paddling out for. Wednesday through Friday stay in the same boat: small swell, cross-onshore winds, and poor quality. There’s a bit of a gap here with no real recommendations.
Saturday the 5th shows a little more pulse. Swell picks up to 4 ft from the SSW, 16-second period, with light winds. The energy is moderate (952) and the wind is light cross-onshore, so it’s not perfect, but it’s a step up.
Then we get to Sunday, September 6th – the swell builds to 6 ft from the S with a 14-second period, but the wind is cross-on from the NW at 12 mph, making it choppy. The energy jumps to 1539 (strong), but the conditions are poor. Definitely not the highlight.
Now, Monday, September 7th is a wild card. The swell is still 6 ft from the SSW, but the wind swings around to the SSE at 34 mph, blowing cross-offshore. That’s a near gale, and even though it says “clean,” that kind of wind strength is going to make it a battle. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing one.
The real standout comes on Tuesday, September 8th. The morning has 8 ft swell from the SSW, 14-second period, with light WNW winds at 6 mph. That’s a lot of water, and the energy is 2611 (very strong). This is expert territory – anything over 8 ft is only for the brave. The afternoon gets even bigger: 12 ft from the SW with a 13-second period, energy at 4188 (very strong), and the wind is moderate cross-onshore. The forecast says the wind and tide are favorable, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. So if you’re an expert and you know the Sloughs, Tuesday morning could be something special, but you’ll want to pick your moments carefully.
After that, the swell drops quickly. Wednesday the 9th sees 5 ft and then 3 ft, with poor conditions again. The rest of the second week into September 14th stays small and messy, with waves between 2 ft and 4 ft, mostly from the SW or WNW, and cross-onshore winds. Nothing to get excited about.
So, bottom line: the first week is mostly a write-off, but if you’re an experienced surfer, Tuesday, September 8th is the one to watch. It’s big, powerful, and only for the brave. The rest of the 16 days is pretty quiet.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
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530 | 431 | 362 | 295 | 276 | 156 | 146 | 111 | 152 | 169 | 238 | 338 | 273 | 269 | 607 | 640 | 717 | 573 | 565 | 612 | 679 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:07AM1.60m | 11:12PM1.47m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:12PM0.30m | 5:14AM0.27m | 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 | ||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | WNW 6 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | S 13 |
143 | 143 | 140 | 105 | 276 | 151 | 146 | 98 | 58 | 131 | 238 | 189 | 72 | 177 | 607 | 640 | 717 | 573 | 565 | 612 | 488 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 12 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 9 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | S 13 | SSW 15 |
530 | 431 | 362 | 295 | 62 | 34 | 116 | 111 | 92 | 63 | 211 | 338 | 273 | 236 | 126 | 75 | 49 | 45 | 79 | 281 | 679 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | W 10 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSE 14 | S 12 | SSE 12 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 |
80 | 106 | 161 | 253 | 158 | 156 | 50 | 80 | 152 | 169 | 2 | 12 | 145 | 269 | 29 | 27 | 62 | 137 | 145 | 59 | 50 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 53 | 28 | 36 | 39 | 36 | 36 | 43 | — | 77 | 77 | 53 | 53 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 3 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
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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.











