08/09/2026
You may have seen some headlines about the strong El Niño developing in the Pacific, with the Bureau of Meteorology warning it could become one of the strongest events on record.
It’s expected to peak around late spring or summer and generally means Australia is more likely to experience hotter and drier conditions. So, what does that actually mean for your garden here on the Sunshine Coast?
An El Niño is predicted to start in 2026. What could it mean for your Sunshine Coast garden?