# USGS surveys California beaches ahead of 2026–2027 El Niño

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Published: 2026-10-20T22:47:15.789Z · Updated: 2026-10-21T20:03:27.357Z
Record: https://davids.news/s/usgs-surveys-california-beaches-ahead-of-the-2026-2027-el-nino-season-867eeb78

The agency says surveys will track beach conditions and assess erosion risks linked to storms.

- Teams use watercraft, aerial platforms and ground surveys to measure beach shape, waves, currents, water levels and shoreline positions.

Why it matters: The USGS says monitoring helps assess coastal changes and plan for possible storm impacts.

What’s next: The USGS says shorter-term surveys are planned for this fall and next spring.

## Original sources

- [U.S. Geological Survey](<https://www.usgs.gov/programs/cmhrp/news/usgs-monitors-californias-coastal-hazards-ahead-2026-2027-el-nino-season>) — primary announcement
  Source: U.S. Geological Survey · U.S. Geological Survey 2026 · Original report: 2026-10-20T17:21:57.000Z
- [U.S. Geological Survey](<https://www.usgs.gov/programs/cmhrp/news/usgs-monitors-californias-coastal-hazards-during-2026-2027-el-nino-event>) — primary announcement
  Source: U.S. Geological Survey · U.S. Geological Survey 2026 · Original report: 2026-10-20T17:21:57.000Z
- [U.S. Geological Survey](<https://www.usgs.gov/programs/cmhrp/news/usgs-monitors-californias-coastal-hazards-ahead-2026-2027-el-nino-event>) — primary announcement
  Source: U.S. Geological Survey · U.S. Geological Survey 2026 · Original report: 2026-10-20T17:21:57.000Z

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