Tijuana Sloughs Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.55° N 117.13° W

Tijuana Sloughs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tijuana Sloughs sea temperature is
22.9°C
2.6° 

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 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,548 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period with S 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. 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 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 13s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 6th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 6th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 7th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Tijuana Sloughs. This is a classic river-mouth setup, and it’s an advanced wave that demands respect. It’s a consistent break, exposed to the swell, and it likes a good WSW direction.

Right now, the outlook is pretty grim for paddle surfing. The forecast kicks off with some weak, messy slop and poor conditions thanks to cross-onshore wind. On Thursday the 3rd, you’ve got a 3ft SW swell but with a lot of wind mixing it up. The combined energy is moderate at best (423), and the wave quality is poor. That continues into Friday, with the swell picking up a bit but still getting chewed up.

The week starts looking up over the weekend. Saturday the 5th afternoon sees the swell starting to build, hitting 5ft from the south with a period of 13 seconds. The energy jumps to strong (1274), but the rating is still marginal due to wind and tide issues. It’s not until Sunday the 6th that things get serious.

Sunday, the 6th, is the standout. The morning session is your best bet. We’ve got a 7ft SSW groundswell running on a long 14-second period. The energy is very strong (1567), and the wind? Dead flat. Glassy conditions. This is excellent for experienced surfers. That afternoon stays clean too, with a glassy 7ft S swell. This is the window to charge.

Monday the 7th still has the same 7ft swell, but the wind picks up and goes cross-onshore. It’s still big, but choppy. If you’re a die-hard, it’s doable, but it won’t be as clean as Sunday.

After Monday, the energy starts to drop quickly. By the middle of the second week, from around the 11th onwards, we’re looking at small swells mostly under 3ft with cross-onshore winds and poor surf conditions. There are long gaps of nothing worth paddling out for.

The water temperature is what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing unusual.

One thing to keep in mind – this is a river mouth. That long-period groundswell on Sunday, with periods of 14 seconds, can get a bit straight and fat on the sandbanks. The shape is better if the tide is right. Keep an eye on that.

The bottom line: If you’re an expert, get on the Sloughs Sunday morning. It’s the only real event in the whole 16-day window. Everything before is junk, and everything after is small and trashed.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
17
0.8
SW
15
0.6
SW
18
1
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
1.2
SW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.4
S
13
1.8
S
14
2.1
SSW
14
2
S
13
1.9
SSW
14
2
SSW
14
2
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
342
276
269
607
632
786
666
558
683
1298
1541
1440
1470
1548
1398
1161
895
711
459
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
WNW
20
WNW
10
WNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
10
NNW
10
WNW
10
WNW
10
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0
NNW
5
N
10
NNW
10
NW
15
WNW
10
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10
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15
WNW
10
NW
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
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glassy
glassy
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cross-on
on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:35AM0.90m
1:49PM1.59m
5:50AM0.89m
3:21PM1.57m
7:13AM1.02m
4:57PM1.64m
7:39AM1.15m
6:11PM1.76m
8:06AM1.27m
7:09PM1.87m
8:34AM1.40m
7:58PM1.93m
Low Tide
8:19PM0.33m
6:22AM0.77m
10:05PM0.29m
6:43AM0.91m
11:42PM0.15m
10:15AM0.99m
00:46AM-0.01m
11:59AM0.87m
1:33AM-0.13m
1:02PM0.69m
2:12AM-0.20m
1:51PM0.52m
2:47AM-0.21m
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6:24
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7:09
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2
Temp °C
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22
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Feels °C
20
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21
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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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