
Surf Forecasts:
Tijuana Sloughs surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,192 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 16s. 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 1.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5PM. 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 15s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tijuana Sloughs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
First up, the overall picture. We’ve got a stretch of surfable, but not spectacular, conditions kicking off at Tijuana Sloughs, then it drops right off after the first week into a long, quiet spell. The start is all about a solid groundswell, but the wind isn’t playing ball, so it’s a bit of a mixed bag.
The opening session comes on Tuesday the 28th of July. Tijuana Sloughs is seeing a clean 5ft to 5ft SSW groundswell. The period is a beefy 17 seconds, so it’s a proper long-period groundswell that’ll wrap in nicely at this river mouth. The water is much warmer than usual for this time of year, sitting at 72°F, which is a proper anomaly. The downside is the wind. It’s a light cross-onshore breeze, 9 to 12 mph, so the surface will be a bit choppy. The combined energy is strong, hitting around 1235 to 1279, so there’s plenty of push, but that wind is keeping it from being a standout.
Wednesday the 29th is similar, with a touch less size, 4ft to 4ft, and still that cross-onshore wind. It’s surfable, but not clean.
Thursday the 30th is the best bet of the entire run, and it’s not a massive highlight, but it’s the one we’ve got. The morning shows offshore wind from the WSW at 6 mph, with a 4ft SSW swell at 15 seconds. That offshore, glassy wind will make for some clean lines on the tide. The energy is moderate (1045). It’s the most appealing window.
After that, the surf quality and size fade fast. Friday the 31st sees a pulse of 5ft to 5ft S swell, but the period drops to 13 seconds, and the wind, while technically offshore, is a bit inconsistent. Still, it might offer a few, but the guidance calls it marginal.
From Saturday the 1st of August through to Wednesday the 12th of August, it’s a long, drawn-out period of poor conditions. The swell drops below 3ft for the vast majority, often sitting at 1ft to 3ft, with long periods (up to 20 seconds) but very little energy. The combined energy drops well into the 100s and low 200s, which is weak. The wind is a mix of light cross-onshore and offshore, but with no decent swell, it doesn’t matter. There’s a real gap of about 11 days here where you’re just not going to get a wave worth paddling for at Tijuana Sloughs.
Honestly, the only window worth getting excited about is Thursday the 30th of July. It’s not a bomb, but with that offshore wind and a clean 4ft swell, it’s your only real chance. The rest of the run is a flat spell, par for the course when the consistency here is only "consistent". It won’t stay this way forever, but for the next couple of weeks, you’re better off waxing your longboard and dreaming.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | S 12 | SW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | W 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1133 | 1192 | 808 | 798 | 724 | 682 | 604 | 622 | 1110 | 838 | 787 | 585 | 343 | 144 | 113 | 88 | 115 | 132 | 137 | 127 | 90 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 12:29PM1.41m | 00:01AM1.39m | 1:03PM1.45m | 00:51AM1.18m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:02AM0.09m | 6:13PM0.55m | 6:27AM0.24m | 7:13PM0.55m | ||||||||
5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 7:49 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 |
1133 | 1192 | 808 | 798 | 724 | 682 | 604 | 622 | 1110 | 838 | 787 | 585 | 343 | 69 | 52 | 77 | 115 | 132 | 137 | 109 | 55 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SSE 16 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 16 | S 13 | S 12 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
94 | 79 | 416 | 423 | 388 | 512 | 398 | 224 | 47 | 47 | 68 | 50 | 60 | 139 | 78 | 58 | 38 | 80 | 80 | 82 | 73 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | — | WNW 8 | W 21 | SW 21 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
8 | 8 | 85 | 79 | 79 | 58 | 43 | 55 | — | 67 | 9 | 18 | 97 | 144 | 113 | 88 | 87 | 28 | 68 | 127 | 90 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 16 | 27 | 156 | 16 | 32 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 182 | 235 | 31 | 36 | 16 | 12 |
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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.










