Tijuana Sloughs Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.55° N 117.13° W

Tijuana Sloughs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tijuana Sloughs sea temperature is
22.7° C
2.9° 

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 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 402 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with WNW 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 3rd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 8th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 8th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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 what’s cookin’ for the Tijuana Sloughs.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this stretch isn’t lookin’ too hot. We’ve got a long, quiet spell ahead. From Sunday the 2nd of August all the way through to Friday the 14th, the surf is just plain poor. We’re talkin’ tiny, weak swells – mostly around 2 ft to 3 ft – and the wind is either onshore or cross-onshore, which is just trash for a river mouth like this. The swell energy is low to moderate, with values like 216 to 470 (combined energy of all swells directed here), but it doesn’t matter when the quality is this bad. The wind is light, but it’s comin’ from the wrong direction, so expect bumpy, rippled water. The one bit of good news is the water temp is about average for this time of year, so you won’t freeze while you’re gettin’ skunked.

Now, if you’ve got patience and a high tolerance for mediocrity, there’s a tiny glimmer around the 14th and 15th of August. On Friday the 14th afternoon, we see a small bump to 4 ft from the SW at a long 18-second period, and the energy ramps up to 796 (combined energy of all swells directed here). The wind is still onshore, but the longer period might give you a bit more push. Then Saturday the 15th morning, with 3 ft from the SW at 16 seconds, and light offshore winds from the WNW, could be the cleanest window we get. Still, it’s only marginally better. The swell direction (SW) is not ideal for this spot – it’s exposed to WSW, so a SW swell is a bit off-angle. Things are too small and inconsistent to get excited about.

Honestly, this is a tough stretch. Most of the 16 days are a write-off. If you’re desperate, maybe the 15th of August morning is your best bet, but don’t expect much. The river mouth is usually a bit more consistent, but this run is a quiet one. For a solid wave, you’re better off waitin’ or lookin’ elsewhere.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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14
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16
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0.6
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0.4
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21
0.5
SW
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0.7
SSW
19
0.6
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19
0.8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
81
89
87
80
96
127
90
143
107
104
127
125
158
111
138
157
329
231
390
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
11:21PM1.56m
12:29PM1.41m
00:01AM1.39m
1:03PM1.45m
00:51AM1.18m
1:44PM1.49m
2:09AM0.96m
2:37PM1.53m
4:20AM0.84m
3:48PM1.59m
6:40AM0.89m
5:04PM1.69m
Low Tide
6:02AM0.09m
6:13PM0.55m
6:27AM0.24m
7:13PM0.55m
6:53AM0.40m
8:33PM0.52m
7:23AM0.57m
10:15PM0.41m
8:06AM0.73m
11:52PM0.23m
9:44AM0.85m
00:59AM0.02m
clear
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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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