
Surf Forecasts:
Tijuana Sloughs surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with 819 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period with SSW 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 (Jul 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 1.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tijuana Sloughs over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what we’ve got cooking for Tijuana Sloughs over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I’m looking at this forecast and it’s a tough one to get excited about. For a spot that can handle some proper juice, the next 16 days are offering up a real mixed bag of small, messy, or just plain poor conditions. The biggest issue is the wind. For a spot that needs that clean, offshore flow from the east to really shine, we’re seeing a lot of cross-on and onshore breezes that are going to chop things up. The water temp is sitting at 68° which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit, at least.
Right out of the gate, Sunday the 5th and Monday the 6th are write-offs. The swell is showing around 2ft to 3ft from the SW with a very long 18 to 20 second period, but the wind is a steady 9 mph from the WNW, coming straight across the face. The combined energy is moderate (476-806), but with that cross-onshore wind, it’s just going to be a bumpy, messy affair.
Tuesday the 7th and Wednesday the 8th look like the best bets in the whole window, and that’s saying something. We’ve got a bit more size, around 3ft to 3ft from the SW, still with a good 16 to 18 second period. The wind swings around to a light 6-9 mph from the west, putting it *onshore*. The combined energy kicks up into the moderate to strong range (834-1038). The forecast notes the conditions are marginal, but this is the closest we get to a window with any real push. If you’re itching, Tuesday afternoon looks the most interesting, but keep your expectations in check – it’s not going to be glassy perfection.
For the rest of the first week and into the second, it’s a lot of the same story. Small swell, between 2ft and 3ft, with periods dropping into the shorter range (8-15 seconds) and that persistent cross-on or onshore wind from the SSW, WSW, and WNW. The combined energy stays moderate, dipping into the 300-500 range, but the conditions are consistently rated poor or marginal. Crowds are listed as “sometimes” here, and honestly, on this kind of forecast, you probably won’t have to fight for many waves, because there won’t be many worth fighting for.
Looking way out to the 16th through the 19th, there are a few brief glimpses of some swell, like a 3ft from SW with a 17-second period on the morning of the 18th, but the wind is still an issue. The overall energy is low to moderate.
So, the only real, and I mean *only*, standout in this entire 16-day period is Tuesday afternoon, July 7th. It’s not perfect, but it’s the one time you’ve got the biggest combined energy (1038) with the most consistent swell direction. It’s a “best of a bad bunch” situation. For a river mouth that’s exposed to the WSW, the SW swell will wrap in, but don’t expect the long-period lines to stand up perfectly in the channel with that onshore wind.
Bottom line: This is a pretty bleak run for Tijuana Sloughs. If you absolutely need to get wet, shoot for Tuesday the 7th, but bring your patience and don’t expect any gems. Everything else is a hard pass.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 20 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
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312 | 312 | 559 | 371 | 392 | 388 | 614 | 455 | 719 | 515 | 552 | 675 | 539 | 525 | 519 | 348 | 405 | 405 | 344 | 372 | 394 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 2:11PM1.25m | 1:04AM1.24m | 2:54PM1.33m | 2:19AM1.05m | 3:42PM1.44m | 4:07AM0.91m | 4:34PM1.56m | 5:58AM0.88m | 5:28PM1.70m | 7:25AM0.94m | 6:22PM1.84m | 8:27AM1.03m | 7:16PM1.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:35PM0.75m | 7:55AM0.24m | 9:02PM0.68m | 8:33AM0.39m | 10:37PM0.53m | 9:21AM0.53m | 00:00AM0.30m | 10:23AM0.65m | 1:04AM0.05m | 11:33AM0.72m | 1:57AM-0.17m | 12:40PM0.73m | 2:46AM-0.34m | ||||||||
5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
— | 7:59 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 6 | SW 18 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
312 | 312 | 559 | 371 | 322 | 85 | 614 | 128 | 156 | 186 | 178 | 177 | 262 | 282 | 519 | 158 | 123 | 405 | 344 | 372 | 394 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 4 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 16 | WNW 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 |
151 | 116 | 16 | 224 | 392 | 362 | 99 | 455 | 719 | 515 | 552 | 675 | 539 | 525 | 141 | 348 | 405 | 84 | 52 | 55 | 36 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | SSW 24 | SW 22 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 20 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | WNW 12 | SSW 19 | — | — | — | S 9 | S 10 | — | S 21 | S 9 | S 20 | S 20 | SSW 18 |
6 | 54 | 227 | 47 | 47 | 388 | 118 | 217 | 13 | 207 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 9 | 2 | 30 | 7 | 61 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 4 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 5 | — | 22 | 43 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 182 | 16 | 16 | 182 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 182 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 16 | 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.










