October 9, 2026
3 species · 2,706 counted; additional uncounted · Newport Beach, Dana Point, San Diego
| Species | Reported | By harbour | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common dolphin | 2,700 counted; additional uncounted | San Diego: 1,400 · Newport Beach: 1,300 · Dana Point: Present, count unknown | Daily |
| Humpback whale | 6 | San Diego: 2 · Newport Beach: 4 | Regular |
| Bottlenose dolphin | Present, count unknown | Dana Point: Present, count unknown | Regular |
Records are grouped by the source report date, not collection day. Counts include only numerical reports; present-but-uncounted sightings are listed separately. These are operator-reported observations, not deduplicated individual animals. See methodology. Machine-readable copy: /sightings.json.
Source report dates: SD Whale Watch 2026-10-09 · Dana Wharf 2026-10-09 · Newport Whales 2026-10-09 · Davey's Locker 2026-10-09