Tijuana Sloughs Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.55° N 117.13° W

Tijuana Sloughs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tijuana Sloughs sea temperature is
22.1° C
2.4° 

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 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, S swell with 1,297 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. 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 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 28th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 17s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 29th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 30th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Tijuana Sloughs over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s get into it.

This spot is for advanced surfers only, no doubt about it. The outlook is honest: we’ve got a pulse of solid swell this week, but the wind and the break itself have some serious conditions to navigate.

We start off this Sunday morning, the 26th of July. There’s some swell hitting, a 4ft SW swell with a long 19-second period. That’s proper groundswell, and (898) combined energy. But the wind is light cross-on from the SW, so it won’t be glassy clean. The water is a warm 72°, which is over 4° warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s a notable bump. The surf here is described as "marginal" with questionable tide conditions, so it’s not the day to get too excited.

Monday the 27th looks a touch better. We’ve got a pulse picking up to 5ft from the SW, still with a long 18-second period and (1279) moderate-to-strong energy. The wind stays light cross-on from the SW. The break is a river mouth, and with such long-period swell, it can sometimes stand up too straight, but for an advanced crew, there could be some deep water shapes. Still, the forecast calls it marginal.

Tuesday the 28th holds similar size at 4ft, but the period drops to 17 seconds. The combined energy is still big at (1168). In the afternoon the wind picks up to a gentle breeze, so it gets a bit choppier. Not ideal.

The best of the bunch looks like Thursday the 30th. Swell height pushes to 6ft from the S, with a shorter 14-second period. That’s a solid size, but with the shorter period, the waves might be a bit steeper and faster. The combined energy hits its peak at (1325), which is strong. The wind is light cross-on in the morning at 6 mph. For a river mouth, this could be a standout session for experienced surfers only, as 6ft is already in the "too big for beginners" territory. If you’re advanced, this is your window.

Friday the 31st still has some juice, 6ft from the S in the morning with a period of 13 seconds. The wind actually turns straight onshore from the W, which could clean things up a little. That’s a promising morning. The afternoon gets a bit messy with a WNW cross-on again.

After that, the wheels come off. From Saturday the 1st of August onward, the swell quickly drops into the 2ft to 3ft range, and by Sunday the 2nd, we’re looking at "poor surf conditions". The combined energy plummets to under 300, and the period is all over the place—some short 8-second junk, some longer but tiny.

We go through a long stretch of flatness. From the 2nd of August right through to the 10th of August, there’s nothing doing. The swell barely cracks 3ft, the energy is weak (often below 200 to 300), and the surf is consistently described as "poor" or "marginal" at best. That’s a solid 8-day gap where you’d be better off waxing your longboard and staring at the horizon.

Even the last few days we look at, the 7th through the 10th of August, show tiny groundswell pulses but nothing rideable – 2ft to 3ft and combined energy that never hits 500. It’s a bust for paddle surfing. Honestly, with the wind being cross-on and the waves so small, this stretch would be far more interesting for kiteboarders than for anyone with a surfboard.

So the takeaway? The standout is Thursday the 30th of July for the biggest, most powerful swell, but be ready for a tricky river mouth and only if you’re experienced. After that, it’s a long quiet stretch. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because this area can turn around, but as it stands, you’ve got one good day and then a whole lot of nothing.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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1.4
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13
1.4
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12
1.3
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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808
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1149
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930
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778
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626
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1261
1190
1003
929
931
575
461
158
Wind (km/h)
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SW
10
WSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SW
5
SW
10
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10
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10
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NW
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High Tide
9:27AM1.08m
8:02PM1.72m
9:50AM1.12m
8:38PM1.78m
10:14AM1.16m
9:10PM1.81m
10:39AM1.21m
9:42PM1.82m
11:04AM1.26m
10:14PM1.78m
11:32AM1.30m
10:46PM1.69m
12:00PM1.36m
11:21PM1.56m
Low Tide
1:40PM0.81m
3:21AM-0.09m
2:18PM0.75m
3:50AM-0.12m
2:54PM0.69m
4:17AM-0.14m
3:29PM0.64m
4:44AM-0.14m
4:06PM0.60m
5:11AM-0.10m
4:43PM0.58m
5:37AM-0.02m
5:25PM0.56m
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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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