
Surf Forecasts:
Tijuana Sloughs surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 587 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tijuana Sloughs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for the Tijuana Sloughs over the next couple of weeks.
First off, I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is lookin' pretty grim. From Tuesday the 14th all the way through to the 22nd, it's a real struggle. We're talkin' small, weak swell, mostly cross-onshore or onshore winds, and the reports are callin' it "poor" or "marginal" at best. The water's a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, about 70°, but that's about the only highlight. The combined energy is mostly in the low hundreds to mid hundreds, which is just plain weak. You'd be better off doing something else.
Now, things start to get a little more interesting around Thursday the 23rd. That morning is the first real glimmer of hope. We're seein' a solid 5ft swell from the south, with a 13-second period, and – get this – glassy, offshore conditions from the SW at only 3 mph. The combined energy jumps up to 977 (moderate), and the forecast is callin' for "very good surf conditions." This is the best window on offer, no doubt. For the advanced crew that knows the Sloughs, this is the one to circle. The swell direction, SSW, is right in the sweet spot for this exposed river mouth.
Friday the 24th morning still has some size, with 6ft from the south, but the wind is a light cross-onshore from the NNW, so it'll be a little less clean than the day before. The energy is pumping at 1201 (strong). Saturday the 25th morning also holds 6ft, this time from the SSW, with light onshore wind, so it's still a candidate, but not as clean.
For the rest of that second week, we see the swell drop off again, and the winds get messy. There's a little pulse of long-period (19 seconds) SSW swell on Sunday the 26th morning, but with light onshore wind, it's gonna be a bit of a gamble – those long-period swells can be tricky at a river mouth, wrapping in and closing out.
The standout for the whole period is that Thursday the 23rd morning. If you can swing it, that's your session. The glassy conditions combined with a decent south swell at the Sloughs is a rare treat. The rest of the time, it's mostly a waiting game. It's a consistent break, but it's been a flat spell.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 9 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
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120 | 197 | 249 | 150 | 167 | 206 | 163 | 193 | 227 | 181 | 132 | 192 | 432 | 366 | 289 | 535 | 493 | 362 | 362 | 496 | 587 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:40AM1.25m | 9:47PM2.13m | 11:21AM1.30m | 10:34PM2.04m | 12:02PM1.35m | 11:21PM1.88m | 12:44PM1.39m | 00:09AM1.66m | 1:27PM1.42m | 00:59AM1.41m | 2:13PM1.44m | 2:00AM1.15m | 3:03PM1.45m | 3:24AM0.94m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:28PM0.56m | 4:57AM-0.46m | 4:20PM0.52m | 5:37AM-0.37m | 5:12PM0.51m | 6:15AM-0.22m | 6:07PM0.52m | 6:52AM-0.04m | 7:09PM0.55m | 7:27AM0.17m | 8:21PM0.57m | 8:02AM0.38m | 9:51PM0.54m | ||||||||
5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
120 | 108 | 249 | 150 | 27 | 73 | 163 | 193 | 181 | 154 | 127 | 68 | 432 | 366 | 195 | 535 | 348 | 357 | 227 | 496 | 587 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | S 11 | S 12 | S 13 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 10 | S 9 |
73 | 197 | 96 | 66 | 167 | 206 | 159 | 155 | 227 | 132 | 132 | 192 | 64 | 130 | 289 | 413 | 493 | 362 | 362 | 158 | 79 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 13 | W 4 | WNW 14 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 19 | WNW 18 | SW 14 | W 7 | W 16 | WNW 16 | W 16 | W 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 4 |
92 | 44 | 9 | 41 | 75 | 73 | 47 | 46 | 104 | 181 | 104 | 99 | 25 | 131 | 196 | 124 | 119 | 75 | 71 | 69 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | SSE 2 | S 3 | S 4 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 |
2 | 4 | 10 | 11 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | 7 | 12 | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 32 | 182 | 156 | 32 | 182 | 156 | 18 | 156 | 32 | 32 | 16 | 16 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
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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.










