Tijuana Sloughs Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.55° N 117.13° W

Tijuana Sloughs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tijuana Sloughs sea temperature is
22.9°C
2.6° 

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 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, S swell with 1,830 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 5AM. 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 12s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 4th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s
Best Surf 2PM (Sat 5th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 6th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 14s

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 coming down the line for Tijuana Sloughs. This is a river mouth setup, and it’s a spot for the advanced crew only, especially when it gets moving.

Right off the bat, it’s not looking great. We’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first real chance to paddle out comes Thursday morning, September 3rd. The water is sitting at 73°F which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, a real anomaly. The swell is small, only 3ft from the SW, but it’s a long-period groundswell at 15 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (423). The wind is light and offshore from the W, which is a major positive – it’ll be glassy clean. But the forecast says “poor surf conditions” so don’t expect much more than a few long, clean lines. It’s a tricky one.

The rest of the first week is a struggle. The swell picks up a bit, with Saturday the 5th seeing 5ft from the S and a good energy (1506), but the wind is cross-onshore, messing up the shape. Sunday morning the 6th pushes 7ft from the SSW (energy of 1777), but again, that cross-onshore wind. This is getting into expert territory size-wise, but the wind is a letdown. The whole period stays choppy. By Monday the 7th it’s 7ft but still cross-onshore. It’s a frustrating run of size without the right wind.

The best bet in this whole 16-day window looks like Friday morning, September 4th. The swell is a clean 4ft from the SW, with a period of 17 seconds (very long groundswell). The energy is strong (658). The wind is light and cross-onshore, but only 6 mph, so the ripples will be small. It’s only rated as “marginal” but it’s the closest we get to something decent. The crowd profile here says “sometimes” busy, so expect a few heads out even in mediocre conditions.

After that, the second week is a real fade. From the 12th of September onwards, the swell just drops right off. We’re looking at 2ft to 3ft for days on end with very weak energy. The wind is often offshore, which is a silver lining, but there just isn’t enough swell to push through. The morning of the 14th sees a 2ft, 18-second groundswell (energy 374) – that’s a tiny, wafty wave. The 18th of September shows a little bump with 3ft from the SW and a 19-second period (energy 971), but it’s the same story: small, marginal, and cross-onshore wind in the afternoon.

Honestly, for a river mouth that needs a good push, this is a pretty blank run. It’s not unusual for the area, but it’s a bummer. If you’re a beginner, stay away – even the small days are for the advanced crew. The longer period swells will be breaking a bit straight at the beach, so the river mouth should offer some shape, but it’s just not consistent.

Keep an eye on the forecasts, things can change, but right now, I’d be finding something else to do.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
1:49PM1.59m
5:50AM0.89m
3:21PM1.57m
7:13AM1.02m
4:57PM1.64m
7:39AM1.15m
6:11PM1.76m
8:06AM1.27m
7:09PM1.87m
8:34AM1.40m
7:58PM1.93m
9:02AM1.51m
8:43PM1.93m
Low Tide
10:05PM0.29m
6:43AM0.91m
11:42PM0.15m
10:15AM0.99m
00:46AM-0.01m
11:59AM0.87m
1:33AM-0.13m
1:02PM0.69m
2:12AM-0.20m
1:51PM0.52m
2:47AM-0.21m
2:36PM0.36m
3:19AM-0.16m
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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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