
Surf Forecasts:
Tijuana Sloughs surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,221 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 21s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 21s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tijuana Sloughs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Tijuana Sloughs.
Alright, honest truth: this next 16-day stretch starts off a bit of a head-scratcher. For the first few days, you’re looking at some small, messy swell and cross-onshore winds that just won’t let things clean up. It’s not going to be pretty. We’ve got some moderate wave energy hanging around (around 700-1023 units), but the wind is killing the quality. The water is roasting at 72°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit if you’re desperate.
Let’s walk through it. Wednesday the 22nd is a write-off—clear skies, but 12 mph cross-onshore wind and only 3ft of SSW swell. It’s choppy and poor. Thursday the 23rd is a little better: 4ft of S swell in the morning, but the wind is onshore. The afternoon sees a bump in energy (1023 units), but the wind swings to cross-on again. You might get a few, but it’s not going to be memorable. Friday the 24th is small—3ft of long-period SW groundswell (24 seconds) in the morning. That long period will want a clean line, but at a river mouth like this, it might just slide past or break too straight. Waves drop to 2ft by the afternoon. Not much to work with.
Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th hold around 3ft to 4ft of SW swell, but cross-onshore or cross-shore winds keep things bumpy. The energy stays decent (around 750-984 units), but the surf is poor to marginal. Monday the 27th through Wednesday the 29th sees a little more size, with swell building to 4-5ft from the SW and SSW. The wind is light and cross-onshore, so it’s not completely blown out, but it’s still not the crisp, offshore perfection you’d want. The energy is moderate to strong (peaking at 1253 units on Tuesday morning). These are the best days of the run, but “best” here is still a 3/10 kind of vibe. Tuesday morning the 28th is the pick: 5ft of SW swell, light cross-onshore, and the highest energy of the period. It’s a borderline window.
From Thursday the 30th onward, the swell fades fast. By the time you hit Friday the 31st, it’s down to 3ft and the energy is weak. Then into the first week of August, there’s a real drought. From the 1st to the 6th, we’re looking at small, weak swell—2ft to 5ft—with onshore wind and very low energy (200-951 units). A lot of those days get a zero score. Not worth paddling out. That’s a solid 6-day stretch of nothing.
If you want the one standout, lock in Tuesday morning, July 28th. It’s the only time the swell hits a decent 5ft from the SW, energy is strong at 1253, and the wind is light. Even with the cross-onshore, it’s the best you’ll get. Just don’t expect perfection. And remember, the long-period stuff earlier in the week might look good on paper, but at a river mouth, it can be fickle. Tijuana Sloughs isn’t a point break—it’s a river, and those long-period groundswells (over 15 seconds) can break straight or just not bend in nicely here. So manage expectations.
Overall, it’s a lean window. If you’re dead set on a paddle, go Tuesday the 28th, early. Otherwise, maybe save the energy for something better down the road.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
437 | 694 | 461 | 408 | 414 | 661 | 271 | 763 | 763 | 576 | 1070 | 825 | 808 | 799 | 1019 | 886 | 844 | 1207 | 1124 | 993 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:55PM1.49m | 7:29AM0.89m | 5:51PM1.53m | 8:31AM0.97m | 6:41PM1.59m | 9:03AM1.03m | 7:24PM1.66m | 9:27AM1.08m | 8:02PM1.72m | 9:50AM1.12m | 8:38PM1.78m | 10:14AM1.16m | 9:10PM1.81m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:49AM0.29m | 10:38AM0.85m | 1:40AM0.16m | 11:56AM0.89m | 2:18AM0.05m | 12:55PM0.87m | 2:51AM-0.03m | 1:40PM0.81m | 3:21AM-0.09m | 2:18PM0.75m | 3:50AM-0.12m | 2:54PM0.69m | 4:17AM-0.14m | |||||||
— | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 13 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | W 7 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 |
437 | 694 | 199 | 156 | 156 | 169 | 134 | 763 | 763 | 576 | 1070 | 825 | 808 | 799 | 1019 | 886 | 844 | 1207 | 1124 | 993 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | W 7 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 24 | SSW 12 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 |
225 | 110 | 461 | 408 | 414 | 661 | 220 | 86 | 65 | 63 | 75 | 96 | 99 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 51 | 28 | 30 | 51 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 26 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 24 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 9 | SW 12 | S 10 | S 9 | SW 9 |
19 | 94 | 50 | 237 | 49 | 181 | 271 | 130 | 50 | 111 | 100 | 63 | 23 | 45 | 44 | 21 | 36 | 18 | 6 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
22 | — | — | 222 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 156 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 156 | 32 | 0 | 32 | 32 | 16 | 156 | 252 | 0 |
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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.










