Tijuana Sloughs Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.55° N 117.13° W

Tijuana Sloughs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tijuana Sloughs sea temperature is
21.6° C
2.0° 

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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 19s period, SW swell with 1,070 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 1.2m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 21st Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 26th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 26th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 19s

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 the forecast for Tijuana Sloughs (Tijuana-Sloughs).

Right off the bat, Sunday morning the 19th is looking pretty lackluster. There’s a S swell of 4 ft at 12 seconds, but the energy is weak (971), and the onshore wind will leave it messy. Honestly, it’s not looking like the spot to be for a good session right now. The water temp is 71°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't need a thick wetsuit.

The week that follows is a real struggle. Through Monday the 20th to Friday the 24th, we’re stuck with onshore or cross-onshore winds and only small, weak swell. There’s a long period groundswell arriving Friday morning the 24th, with a 3 ft swell out of the SW at a very long 24 seconds. The energy jumps up to 1149, but that long period groundswell will likely break too straight for the beach break and be tough to ride. The wind is light and onshore, so it will be bumpy.

The following weekend and into the next week sees a slight uptick in swell height and better consistency in swell direction from the SW, with periods in the 16-21 second range (24th-28th July). However, the winds are still onshore to cross-onshore, and the surf commentary describes "marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions" or worse. The energy values are moderate, peaking at 1362 on Tuesday morning the 28th, but with a 5 ft SW swell and cross-onshore wind, it won't be clean.

The real standout, and the one you should circle, is the pair of days on the 31st of July and the 1st of August. There’s a large S swell coming through. On Friday the 31st, we’ve got a 8 ft S swell at 15 seconds in the morning, building to 8 ft in the afternoon. The energy is high (2567 and 3081). This is expert territory, over 8 ft, so only the experienced crew should even think about it. The wind is light and onshore in the morning and then offshore in the afternoon, which is a big positive for clean waves. With swell that big and the period at 15 seconds, a powerful groundswell is in play. Saturday the 1st of August sees the swell drop to 7 ft from the S, with light onshore wind and some cross-onshore in the afternoon. It’s still a big, powerful swell.

Because this is a river mouth, it can get very tricky with the current and the shape of the waves. It’s consistently exposed to the south and west swells, and with waves this big, the paddle out will be a mission. Crowds are sometimes a problem, so you might have company, but on a day this size, the lineup will thin out.

So, to sum it up, the next week is a write-off with mostly onshore wind and weak energy. The only thing to get excited about is that very large S swell on the 31st of July and the 1st of August. If you’re an expert and have the right board, that Friday the 31st afternoon with clean, offshore wind could be the best session you’ll see in this window.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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S
12
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17
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15
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SW
16
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SW
16
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16
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16
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15
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SSW
14
1.3
S
13
0.8
SW
24
1.1
S
12
0.9
SW
21
0.9
SW
21
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SW
20
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SW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
413
573
409
353
367
595
551
516
461
431
431
321
653
326
564
661
324
763
763
687
1070
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
15
WNW
5
WNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
5
WNW
10
W
15
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15
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Wind State
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High Tide
2:13PM1.44m
2:00AM1.15m
3:03PM1.45m
3:24AM0.94m
3:57PM1.46m
5:26AM0.85m
4:55PM1.49m
7:29AM0.89m
5:51PM1.53m
8:31AM0.97m
6:41PM1.59m
9:03AM1.03m
7:24PM1.66m
Low Tide
8:21PM0.57m
8:02AM0.38m
9:51PM0.54m
8:39AM0.58m
11:32PM0.44m
9:26AM0.74m
00:49AM0.29m
10:38AM0.85m
1:40AM0.16m
11:56AM0.89m
2:18AM0.05m
12:55PM0.87m
2:51AM-0.03m
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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