Best Tijuana surf window today: tide and conditions

Tijuana's best surf window today is 2:30 PM-3:30 PM, with falling tide, 8 mph wind, and 1.7 ft swell; tide in range, offshore winds, good swell angle. Baja Malibu is the top pick at 1.5 ft.

Live surf planning

Plan around the live conditions

Best time to surf Tijuana this week

November rates 100/100 for Tijuana. 1 of 2 local beaches are in peak season; August is the historical peak if this week's surf report looks marginal.

Match the surf report

Now: falling tide, 7 mph wind, and 1.7 ft swell. Confirm them in the live surf report first.

Check today's Baja Malibu surf report
100
GOOD

Seasonal pattern in November

November

1 of 2 beaches are in peak season right now. Peak month: August.

Next steps

Turn Tijuana's season guide into today's surf call

The calendar shows when this zone usually works. Start with the live report before you load boards.

Check today's Baja Malibu surf reportStart with the live wave height, wind, tide, and board call before committing.Open pageFind the best current Tijuana windowCompare the city's current forecast and spot list against the seasonal pattern.Open pageCompare nearby Tijuana spotsUse the map to switch beaches when crowd, wind, or tide changes the call.Open page

Surf Score by Month

Score reflects overall surf quality each month — combining peak season activity, water temperature, and crowd levels.

Monthly Breakdown

January

90
Water temp~55°F
Wetsuit4/3mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking1

February

70
Water temp~55°F
Wetsuit4/3mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking1

March

30
Water temp~64°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0

April

20
Water temp~64°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0

May

30
Water temp~64°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0

June

70
Water temp~72°F
WetsuitSpring suit
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking1

July

90
Water temp~72°F
WetsuitSpring suit
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking1

August

100
Water temp~72°F
WetsuitSpring suit
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking1

September

100
Water temp~72°F
WetsuitSpring suit
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking1

October

100
Water temp~64°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking1

November

100
Water temp~64°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking1

December

100
Water temp~55°F
Wetsuit4/3mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking1

Dawn Patrol vs Afternoon Sessions

Dawn Patrol

  • Typically glassier conditions before onshore winds build
  • Smaller crowds, especially on weekdays
  • Water is coolest in the early morning — bring a thicker wetsuit
  • Best for beach breaks and exposed reef setups in Tijuana

Afternoon Sessions

  • Onshore winds can create chop, but swell is often more consistent
  • Higher crowds on popular beaches, especially weekends
  • Water temperature is warmer by afternoon
  • Sunset sessions can be magic when winds die down

Top Surf Spots in Tijuana

Baja Malibu
intermediate

Peak: Jun, Jul, Aug

San Antonio Del Mar North (Tijuana)
intermediate

Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb