Tijuana Sloughs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Rightio, let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for the next couple of weeks.

The first real chance to get wet won’t be until Sunday the 26th of July, and even then it’s a bit of a struggle. The main event here is Tijuana Sloughs, a river mouth setup that’s consistent and exposed to the swell, but it’s an advanced wave and not one to take lightly.

The best of a pretty average bunch is looking like Thursday the 30th of July. The swell will be pushing around 6 ft from the S, with a 14-second period – that’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy sits at 1391 (moderate to strong). The wind will be light and onshore, which is okay, but it’s not the cleanest. Still, for the size and power, it’s the standout on offer. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so nothing to report there.

The rest of the first week is a bit of a grind. You’ll see waves in the 4 ft to 5 ft range, but the wind is mostly cross-onshore from the SW, which leaves things a little bumpy and a bit marginal. The swell direction is mostly SW to SSW, which isn’t the optimum WSW for the spot, so the shape won’t be at its best. The periods are long, between 16 and 19 seconds, which means it’s a deep, powerful groundswell, but at a river mouth like this, that long period can make the waves break a bit too straight and fast – definitely one for the experienced crew.

Then from Sunday the 2nd of August, things drop right off. There’s a gap of about a week where the swell plummets to 2 ft to 3 ft, with combined energy in the low hundreds (143 to 352) – weak energy. The wave quality is poor, and the wind is either light or gentle, but it doesn’t matter when there’s no real push. You’re looking at flat to tiny, crumbly leftovers.

The final entry on Monday the 10th of August is a bit of a tease. The swell is only 3 ft from the SSW with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is just 284 (weak). But the wind is glassy, like a kettle, from the NW at 3 mph. It’ll be clean, but tiny. For a longboarder looking for a peaceful session, it’s a nice way to end the run, but there’s no power behind it.

In summary, Thursday the 30th of July is the pick of the fortnight, with the biggest swell and decent energy, but it’s not a classic. After that, you’re waiting over a week for anything rideable, and even then it’s small. The consistent setup at Tijuana Sloughs means it doesn’t stay poor for long, but this run is a bit of a dry spell.

Rusty.

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