A new El Niño-related “coastally trapped Kelvin wave” is moving up the coast of Mexico and is expected to reach the U.S. West Coast soon. California coastal areas are bracing for another round of rough surf and impacts as the wave approaches.
WHO:Coastal forecasters and residents along California’s coast
WHAT:Another El Niño-influenced coastally trapped Kelvin wave is expected to bring additional battering conditions to the California coast.
WHEN:Reported Sep 10, 2026 at 7:12 PM ET
WHERE:California
WHY:The next wave is tied to El Niño conditions, with a coastally trapped Kelvin wave moving north along the Pacific.
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