Tijuana Sloughs Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.55° N 117.13° W

Tijuana Sloughs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 15 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tijuana Sloughs sea temperature is
22.8°C
2.7° 

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 15 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 625 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s 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 (Sep 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. 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 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 15th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 17th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 21st Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer. It's a long-range look, so we'll take it day by day.

Right off the bat, the next week and a half is a tough one. The water is sitting at a toasty 73° – that's much warmer than normal for this time of year. But the waves? Don't hold your breath. There's a solid groundswell in the water, with some serious period on it – 16 seconds and more – but it's just not wrapping in right, and the wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore, so it's messy.

For the first few days, from Tuesday the 15th through to Saturday the 19th, you're looking at ankle-to-knee-high slop. Swell is coming from the SW, which is the wrong direction for this spot, and the wind is just killing any chance of shape. The energy's low to moderate (346). It's a write-off.

Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st show the swell picking up just a touch to maybe waist-high (3 ft), and the combined energy starts to climb into a respectable range (640-763). The wind does swing offshore on a few mornings, which is good news for tidiness, but it's still coming from the SW, and the period remains long (17-18 seconds). That type of period can make a river mouth like this one a bit fat and straight, but a light offshore wind could help. Still, with poor surf conditions in the forecast, it’s hard to get excited.

The strongest pulse arrives around Tuesday the 22nd and Wednesday the 23rd, with the swell height nudging a bit over 3 ft and the energy hitting the mid-600s. The wind is light and offshore for most of that window, which is a massive plus. The wave direction is still SW, which is the opposite of the ideal WSW for this spot.

The standout best bet across the whole forecast is the period from Monday the 21st through to Wednesday the 23rd. The swell is small, sure, but the wind is light and mostly offshore, which will make for some glassy, clean conditions at Tijuana Sloughs. The swell is still small (3 ft) and coming from the SW, so don't expect bombs. The periods are long, which will bring in some power and longer lulls, making it easier to pick off a clean one.

After that, from Thursday the 24th onwards, it drops back down to small, weak surf with cross-onshore winds, and honestly, it looks like groundhog day through the end of the month with nothing much changing. The wave period drops out of the groundswell range by the 26th, so it’s going to be small and weak.

Overall, it's a slow, marginal period with very few windows of opportunity.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
206
157
182
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268
402
277
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301
369
369
231
447
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542
618
504
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
10
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High Tide
11:53AM1.60m
1:13AM1.00m
12:22PM1.50m
3:00AM0.88m
1:01PM1.39m
2:35PM1.30m
8:14AM1.08m
4:40PM1.31m
7:50AM1.14m
5:53PM1.41m
7:55AM1.21m
6:42PM1.51m
Low Tide
6:59PM0.31m
5:36AM0.76m
8:08PM0.40m
5:20AM0.88m
9:52PM0.43m
11:37PM0.37m
10:06AM1.10m
00:34AM0.27m
12:02PM0.99m
1:10AM0.18m
12:45PM0.84m
1:39AM0.11m
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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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