We know El Niño is happening. We also know there's the potential for El Niño to create the types of conditions that powerful surf loves, especially for the Pacific. As this El Niño cycle rolls through, we'll bring you all the action and updates as we really get going. This could be the most powerful El Niño seen in more than 50-years, so keep it here for regular check ins and how it's going to impact your surf zone. Mexico Hurricane Named, El Niño Swell On The Way -- July 23, 2026 It's happening. A long period swell courtesy of Hurricane Fausto is on its way to Hawaii and Mexico, which could set off everyone's favourite sand-bottomed juggernaut wave at Puerto Escondido. Although the sixth named storm, Fausto has formed under strong El Niño conditions. El Niño reduces wind shear in the Eastern Pacific, creating a favorable environment for tropical storms and hurricanes to form and intensify, which is exactly what has happened with Fausto.…